Valentine's Day and red roses go hand-in-hand, as lovers everywhere give symbols of their affection to their significant other on February 14th each year. The floristry industry enjoys a massive boost every year, with an estimated £262 million being spent...
While major brands and high street chains have been struggling over the past 12 months as a result of a downturn in the economic climate, one breed of retailer is bucking the trend. Boutiques are fighting back - creating a...
Independent retailers are fighting back against the large chains and superstores, as consumers are beginning to crave the more personal shopping experience that were once familiar in times gone by. © Odua Images / Adobe Stock Having said this, it's...
It's been an exceptionally tough year for our high street shops. Not only have they had to fight against stiff competition from online retailers, but they have also been battling the economic downturn, which has been partly caused by the...
As Christmas approaches, many people feeling the stress of last-minute preparations will be leaving their gift-wrapping to an expert, in the shape of the service you can receive from various retailers. The customers' shopping experience can be enhanced when stores...
Christmas adverts on television have become as much a part of the festive season as carols and the turkey dinner. Although they have always been there, since the advent of the ITV network, they have become increasingly elaborate in recent...
It has been a year of challenges for the retail sector - not least because of continuing uncertainty over Brexit and its effect on the economy. As we approach Christmas, traditionally the retailers' busiest time of year, every business, large...
Remembrance Sunday on 11th November will mark the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War. Moving services will be held across the UK, including a two-minute silence at 11am to commemorate the date and time that the...
The high street has been facing some major challenges in recent months, not only as a result of the growing popularity of online shopping, but also because of the general economic climate. The government's continued failure to negotiate an appropriate...
