The Big 4 have halted store expansion by cancelling two thirds of plans to build new stores since 2014. According to the figures compiled for The Telegraph, Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Morrisons have only filed for one supermarket planning application each this year, compared with 20 two years ago. Tesco and Sainsbury’s have instead opted to … Read More →
The limited edition Adidas Manchester trainers don’t come up for sale all that often. But when they do, they aren’t cheap. Sought after by collectors and known for rocketing in value, when the special edition shoes were first released most pairs were snapped up by people with no intention of ever wearing them. The Manchester … Read More →
A Christmas payment plan at Toys R Us means parents can get what they need now and spend the next three months paying for it. The layaway programme Take Time to Pay allows families to fill up a trolley with whatever they want and spread the cost between now and the big day. There is … Read More →
Buying Christmas presents can break the bank, but the Arcadia Group – owners of Topshop, Miss Selfridge and Dorothy Perkins – have launched a new scheme designed to spread the cost of shopping. The ‘buy now pay later’ plan allows shoppers to take home whatever they want and spread the cost of repayments, with 0% … Read More →
Marie Despringhere, UK Country Manager, Optimizely, explains that to achieve a truly effective cross channel retail strategy the customer experience must be aligned across every channel and stage of the consumer journey, from research through browse to purchase. Shopping habits are not evolving as fast as some retailers – and pundits – may perceive. Research … Read More →
British grocery shoppers could soon be getting more for their money as supermarkets gear up for the latest instalment of a raging price war in the sector. Analysts expect Asda to be the next major player to pull the trigger following Morrisons’ announcement of its latest round of cost cuts on Sunday, with selected meat and poultry … Read More →
It seems Hype bags are a must-have for kids heading back to school in September. The brightly coloured range is proving hugely popular among retailers who are swiftly shifting stock of the funky designs. There are plenty of looks to choose from – for boys and girls. You can find them online or in shops … Read More →