Category: Retail
Online spending surges in June as Brits embrace e-commerce
British online spending saw a significant rebound in June, with the amount spent online jumping by 2.3% compared to May. This surge helped e-commerce capture 27.8% of all retail sales […]
Hidden delivery fees driving Brits to abandon online shopping carts
A significant number of British online shoppers are abandoning their purchases at checkout due to unexpected delivery fees, according to new analysis from delivery expert Parcelhero. The study reveals that […]
Brits gearing up for summer spending spree, Business Movers Index predicts
UK retailers are looking forward to a boost in summer sales as a quarter of Brits plan to increase their spending over the next three months, according to the latest […]
Argos announces limited Nintendo Switch restock for Friday
Eager gamers who missed out on the initial release of the Nintendo Switch 2 will have another opportunity to secure the highly sought-after console this Friday 13th June (lucky for […]
Top brands deliver inconsistent call centre experiences, survey finds
A new survey has shed light on the varying quality of customer service experienced by individuals contacting call centres, revealing significant inconsistencies even among leading brands. Manchester-based contact software specialists […]
Harrods becomes latest retail victim of cyber attack, report claims
Luxury department store Harrods has become the latest retailer to be targeted by cyber attackers, according to a report on Sky News. The company has “restricted internet access” after an […]
Bank Holiday hopes as UK shopper footfall falls in Q1, report shows
UK retailers are pinning their hopes on upcoming bank holidays to reverse a decline in footfall, according to the latest Q1 Movers Index from Virgin Media O2 Business. The report, […]
M&S tells agency staff to work from home following cyber attack
UK retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) is grappling with the fallout from an Easter cyberattack that has led to significant disruptions, including the suspension of online orders and in-store contactless […]
Battling Retail Crime with Tech: Body-Worn Cameras and Beyond
According to recently released figures, the number of shoplifting offences recorded by police in England and Wales has risen to the highest level on record, surpassing half a million offences […]
Now M&S is forced to stop taking online orders
Things just go from bad to worse for UK retailer M&S as it has now been forced to stop taking online orders. The chain has been struggling to recover from […]
