By Craig BennettHere 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, …
Department stores continue to suffer as retail sector remains sluggish
17/10/19
According to ONS data released today, the UK retail sector is continuing to struggle amidst political, economic and social issues causing unsure shoppers to hold on to their cash. The …
Retail growth slows as shoppers hold on to their cash
19/09/19
In what is becoming the defining narrative for retail in 2019, the ONS has today released statistics showing very slight growth in retail despite ongoing headlines of big-name retailers facing …
Sigma welcomes Construction Director to its team
03/09/19
Richard, who joined the business in May, brings with him a wealth of experience in construction having spent the last 25 years in the sector having previously held positions …
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