Shopping News & Updates
- 6th April 2026
Sales works best when it’s rooted in understanding, empathy and genuine intention to help. When people feel heard and not judged, they open up more, building trust and stronger relationships that lead to better long-term results.
- 6th April 2026
“Smile when you dial” isn’t just a cliché — your tone and energy come through on every call. Staying positive and taking time to reset when needed helps build rapport, making you sound more approachable
- 4th March 2026
Midlands Arts Centre (MAC) has secured funding to redevelop its gift shop and retail offer, with its new space launching in March 2026.
Colmore Life is celebrating International Women’s Day (IWD) by hosting a special International Women’s Day Artisan Market, taking place on Thursday 5 March 2026 from 12pm to 6pm at Snow Hill Square, Birmingham.
More than three-quarters of independent retailers are boycotting Black Friday this year, rejecting pressure to slash prices at one of the busiest trading periods of the year.
An online toy retailer’s switch from clicks to bricks has been so successful it has been able to double the size of its first real world store just months after moving in.
- 14th March 2025
Towns and cities across Britain are already witnessing a wave of closures as independent businesses shut their doors ahead of April's triple tax burden, the UK's leading retail body has warned.
A national retail body has expressed concern over the latest figures from the BRC-NIQ Shop Price Index for February 2025.
- 18th July 2024
Resorts World has announced a fun-filled summer ahead for visitors, with the Resort celebrating the Olympics with a range of fun activities in the Atrium on the weekends of 24 and 25 and 30 and 31 of July
The UK’s largest independent toy retailer, The Entertainer, is set to open toy shops within Tesco New Oscott Extra, Birmingham Aston Lane and Yardley Extra in Birmingham, following the announcement in January of their new partnership.