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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 […]
UK retail sales climb in April, online performance mixed
UK retail sales volumes saw a fourth consecutive monthly rise in April, increasing by 1.2%, as consumers continued to spend despite economic uncertainties. However, the picture for online sales was […]
Transport companies scaling back green initiatives to favour AI projects
Transport and storage companies are reportedly scaling back their environmental initiatives to focus on artificial intelligence (AI) projects, according to a recent government survey. The ONS Business Insights and Conditions Survey (Wave […]
Retail sales rise in March as shoppers hold their nerve
Despite concerns about slumping consumer confidence, retail sales volumes in the UK rose by 0.4% in March, marking the third consecutive month of growth. According to the Office for National […]
British online spending rose 2.5% in May
The amount we spent online rose 2.5% in May, the month of the Coronation. The value of e-commerce sales also climbed 6.7% year-on-year. Shoppers put aside inflation woes to enjoy […]
Brits spent average of £3,379 online in 2020 – too late to save the High Street?
England’s eagerly awaited non-essential stores’ reopening date of 12 April may come too late to stop a permanent change in the way Brits shop, according to home delivery expert ParcelHero. […]
2020: worst year ever for retailers, but online sales soar
The latest ONS retail figures reveal 2020 was the worst year on record for retail, but a huge success for online sales. Figures released today by the Office for National […]
ONS figures reveal we’re in for a ‘Digital Christmas’
ONS figures show retail’s fight-back continued in September, with significant online pre-ordering of new games consoles pointing the way to a digital Christmas, says the home delivery specialist ParcelHero. Today’s […]
