Retail News

Hopes for a significant pick up in High Street sales in May have been dashed,  says  the home delivery expert ParcelCompare. It says today’s Office of National Statistics (ONS) retail figures show sales falling back compared to April’s; and even online spending growth stalling. ParcelCompare’s Head of Consumer Research, David Jinks says: ‘ March winds and April showers discouraged shoppers, but were supposed to fuel flowering sales in May. However total retail sales actually fell…

Retail has been hit by a perfect storm, says the home delivery expert ParcelHero. New figures from PwC reveal 5,853 shops closed last year, and embattled Debenhams has placed itself in receivership as it fights against the onslaught of e-commerce. But with ASOS’ profits tumbling nearly 90%, online retailers are also struggling. ParcelHero’s Head of Consumer Research, David Jinks MILT, says: ‘Wherever you look retailers are suffering, whether it’s on the High Street or online….

According to new research released from Gravity Supply Chain Solutions, 86 percent of U.K. retailers haven’t completed the digitisation processes (using a cloud based platform with real time visibility, and automation capabilities) required to give them full control of their supply chain. Without this type of control, retailers will struggle with speed to market, hampering their ability to efficiently allocate supply with demand with the knock-on impact of reducing sales opportunities. Based on interviews with…

Why operating without a contingency delivery plan is a fast-track to failure Becoming an ecommerce success is about so much more than the product you sell. E-retailers must be brand designers and data experts, sales specialists, masterminds of logistics and customer relationship management. The ecommerce landscape moves fast, requiring each and every set of skills to be constantly refreshed and renewed. What’s clear is that staying a step ahead of this changing picture is difficult…

As B&Q joins the ranks of retailers blacking out Black Friday, the online delivery specialist ParcelHero says traditional stores should avoid taking on Amazon in a race to the lowest price. The home delivery specialist ParcelHero says High Street stores should not try to compete with the likes of Amazon by joining in the Black Friday price-slashing frenzy in a race to the bottom. Instead they should concentrate on everyday value, customer experience and emphasising…