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 →
Motoring chain Halfords is recalling portable battery chargers after a fire risk was discovered. The retailer has issued the alert over three Coca-Cola branded powerbanks. It follows customer complaints that they pose a fire risk. The models affected are the 2200mAh devices, and they carry the numbers 243524, 243516 and 243581. Customers have been warned … Read More →
Credit card giant Mastercard is facing a record damages claim of up to £14billion for allegedly ripping-off millions of shoppers – and it could mean a windfall for millions of people in the UK. Lawyers have filed a case at the Competition Appeal Tribunal against the payments company. They believe up to 46 million Brits … Read More →