By Craig BennettThe global health crisis has challenged what we consider to be normal; few could have known at the start of 2020 that hand sanitiser and toilet roll would become two of the most sought-after products within the UK.
Shining a light on dark kitchens
27/10/20
What do Sigma and commercial kitchens have in common? Perhaps surprisingly, the answer is rather a lot, especially when it comes to taking the shell of a space and delivering a holistic approach to fit-out to ensure the end result is fit for commercial use.
Remodelling the concept of physical shopping
30/09/20
As retailers continue to grapple with the transformation of the industry, they must work harder than ever to attract customers through their doors. Increasingly cautious consumers are holding on to their discretionary spend in light of turbulent economic factors, heightened now by the significant impact of the global health crisis.
Retail sales boost as we enter a new decade
21/02/20
Here we are with the first ONS report looking at 2020 and finally, we can report a slightly more positive outlook. According to data released today by the ONS, retail …
Retail trends in 2020
18/02/20
It’s been another tough old year for the retail sector. Store closures and rationalisation have hit the headlines on a monthly basis, while the ONS has reported one of the …
The Christmas Grinch takes over any glimmer of retail cheer
20/01/20
In an ongoing escalation of the high-street crisis, ONS reports that retail sales volumes fell by 0.6% in December which represents a five-month ongoing decline. Looking at it from …
What does the Future Highstreet Fund mean for retailers?
13/01/20
It’s increasingly difficult to know just what intervention is needed to rescue the British high street and to re-invent the thriving, bustling community-focused centres of decades gone by. The government …
Retail Sector Struggles To Bring Christmas Cheer
20/12/19
It’s been another tough month for retailers in the UK, highlighted by the November ONS report. Somewhat unhelpfully, the ONS reporting period means that Black Friday hasn’t been captured in …
Retailers continue to struggle amidst a raft of challenges
18/11/19
Sales in the UK retail sector fell 0.1% last month (October) according to data released on Friday by the ONS, challenging the view that the retail landscape is finally settling …
Can 5G really revolutionise bricks and mortar stores?
01/11/19
Even if you’re an absolute technophobe, it’s hard to ignore the fanfare around the recent launch of the 5G network in the UK. It promises to be the best yet, …