Tag: Retail
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 […]
M&S still struggling to get back to normal after cyber attack
M&S shoppers continue to experience frustrations as the company struggles with the aftermath of a recent cyber attack. Customers initially reported issues over the weekend with M&S confirming on Tuesday […]
UK retail sales defy economic gloom, Parcelhero reports
Contrary to analysts’ and consumers’ predictions, UK retail spending increased slightly in February, according to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Home delivery expert Parcelhero reports a 1% […]
Brits return to High Street for Black Friday bargains, online spending down
November’s retail sales results show a 0.2% rise in the amount of goods Brits purchased but, surprisingly, online spending tumbled by 4.3%, says the home delivery expert Parcelhero. The latest […]
Which? reveals Top 5 brands impersonated by scammers in the UK
Home delivery companies Amazon, DHL, Evri, Royal Mail and UPS are the top five brands impersonated by scammers targeting the UK. And with Christmas fast approaching, Which? is warning […]
‘Black November’ gets off to slow start for e-commerce, research shows
Online sales drop in the first two weeks of ‘Black November’ peak trading: -5.9% YoY and -3.9% YoY respectively Black Friday date shift (29th Nov 2024 vs 24th Nov 2023) […]
New study reveals 61% of UK shoppers have witnessed shoplifting
At an event held at the House of Spells attended by Tech Digest, delegates discussed how technology could help in the fight against a growing epidemic of retail crime. Hosted […]
Elevating your online store with specialized hosting solutions
In today’s digital age, the landscape of online shopping has undergone a significant transformation. What once was a simple transactional interaction has evolved into a complex ecosystem requiring high-performing, secure, […]
Online retail on growth path after two years of decline
In May 2023, UK online retail sales reported a -1.2% Year-on-Year decline Month-on-Month, the total market increased +2.4% from April Overall orders experienced growth (+2.1%) for the first time since […]
Online shopping: 8 tips to maximise your savings
When it comes to online shopping, savvy shoppers are always in search of new ways to maximise their savings, due to the continuing cost of living crisis and inflation at […]
