Features
Features delivers in-depth coverage of the people, brands, and trends shaping the UK retail landscape. This section offers detailed reports, case studies, and interviews exploring innovation, strategy, and performance across high street, ecommerce, and luxury sectors. Retail Sector’s Features coverage provides retail leaders, managers, and suppliers with contextual insight into business transformation, consumer behaviour, and the evolving commercial environment driving long-term success.
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Aug- 2022 -1 August
Recession and retailers: a ‘cleansing effect’?
“Incomes are being squeezed, consumption is under pressure, interest rates are rising, and there’s a lot of uncertainty. These are classic ingredients for recession,” says Ian Stewart, Deloitte’s chief economist. According to Deloitte’s UK CFO Survey Q2 2022, finance leaders have assigned a 63% probability of experiencing a recession within…
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1 August
Platinum Jubilee sales – a warning of times to come?
The Office of National Statistics (ONS) most recent data revealed that retail sales dropped by 0.1% in June 2022 following a fall of 0.8% in May 2022 despite bank holiday weekends and the hope that the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee would boost sales. Many retailers may have expected to have received…
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Jul- 2022 -26 July
How physical stores can ensure they are refit for the future
The events of the past couple of years have accelerated the pace of change in the retail industry. Retailers have simultaneously had to react quickly to events out of their control, while also embracing the ongoing trends that were clear even before the pandemic hit. The role of the physical…
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25 July
Pure London puts spotlight on Valencian footwear
Ariadna Vilalta on behalf of IVACE said: “Spanish footwear brands from the Valencia region are prestigious and recognised worldwide for their craftmanship, natural materials, quality, and generations of artisan-makers. There is an amazing connection between Spain and UK countries, and the Spanish footwear offer is well-known for its high quality,…
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6 July
Local authorities urged to respond to small retail businesses’ demands for digital skills training
Small retail businesses around the country have a lack of understanding of digital marketing with business owners and employees simply not having the right tools and information to make the most of the social media revolution, according to a new study. The findings have been published in a new free…
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Jun- 2022 -30 June
How to join an autonomous business? Launch a micro market
Where to place a micro market? Micro markets are well known at business centres for serving employees. However, we recommend choosing a location with a minimum of 80 people to get a profit. Install your micro markets in co-working centres, hostels, fitness centres and multifamily residential complexes since they are…
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5 June
Less hands make light work: easing impact financial stress on UK retailers
Almost every person in the UK has been affected by the various economic issues currently plaguing post-pandemic pockets. While discretionary spending is reigned in for the majority, many are forced to re-evaluate even essential purchases. When consumers face financial pressures, the effects soon filter through to afflict retailers. At the…
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1 June
How Frasers Group scales personalisation across its family of brands
UK-based Frasers Group started as a small sports shop in 1982. Over the last four decades, the company has established an impressive portfolio of iconic sports, lifestyle, and luxury brands, including Sports Direct, FLANNELS, GAME, Jack Wills, and Everlast. After cementing its position as a global powerhouse, the retail group…
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May- 2022 -13 May
Responsiv: The new age of automation in retail
There is no doubt the landscape of retail is rapidly evolving. Driven by ever-developing technology, the effects of the pandemic, and changing consumer habits, it is no surprise that more and more retailers may be looking towards new technology and automation to help streamline their data and operations in a…
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4 May
How retail can go hyper-personal
Offering tailored experiences to customers has been a goal for retailers for years. It’s not hard to see why one in five consumers who expressed an interest in personalised products or services are willing to pay a 20% premium. Delivering the expected But it’s not just about the opportunity. Increasingly,…
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