By Craig BennettSales 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 …
Brits continue to part with their cash despite economic uncertainty
23/08/19
On the day the CBI has released its quarterly Distributive Trades Survey results we’re continuing to see warning signs for the retail sector, despite more short-term positives being reported by the …
Surprise boost in retail sales as shoppers hunt for bargains
18/07/19
June’s ONS retail report shows a surprise bounce in retail sales as bargain-hungry consumers finally look to be taking advantage of the summer sales. Looking at month on month sales …
Sigma acquires Thompsons
09/07/19
Sigma GRP Limited (“Sigma”), a portfolio company of Three Hills Capital Partners (“THCP”), is pleased to announce the acquisition of Thompsons Contracts Blackpool Limited (“Thompsons”). Sigma GRP Limited (“Sigma”), a …
The curse of the ‘British Summer’ strikes again
25/06/19
In figures released by the ONS for May, the gloomy British weather was cited as a leading reason behind a slowing down of sales. After a strong start to the …
Consumer spending for April continues to defy expectations
29/05/19
ONS retail data for the month of April released on Friday (24th May) shows a mixed view of spending, with some clear winners and losers across the key retail areas …