Shopping News & Updates
The trade body for independent retailers across the UK has welcomed a major new government offensive targeting organised crime on Britain’s high streets, describing illicit traders as an emerging and serious threat to legitimate local shops.
Consumer confidence across the Midlands has dropped significantly as households are braced for rising costs, according to a new report.
Let me play devil’s advocate – do we focus too much on our large town centres and city centre high-streets, writes Gary Phelps?
- 10th May 2026
Compton Hall store has had a beautiful makeover.
Bricks and mortar are bouncing back against the online shopping revolution – with the Bullring and the Merry Hill Shopping Centre at the forefront of the UK retail reversal.
Shoplifting offences in England and Wales have fallen for the first time in years, new ONS figures show, but a leading independent retailers association is warning that half a million offences a year is still far too high.
- 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
- 5th 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
- 5th 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.