The closure of Fenwick’s flagship London store last weekend struck a chord with me – particularly the stories in this Guardian piece from some of its customers who used to cherish the personal touch they received when they visited the iconic…
As we move through the final few months of the year – known in retail-focused sectors as the Golden Quarter – there is an opportunity for consumers to spend more time in their local communities and high streets looking for…
By Jo Causon, CEO, The Institute of Customer Service Over six months on, the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic continues to send shockwaves through our economy, not least our traditional high streets. The latest headlines show a sustained fall in…
It has been over a month since non-essential outlets across the country were finally allowed to open their doors. Yet, as consumers tentatively emerge from lockdown, it is evident that the new world they are stepping into looks vastly different…
Competition has led to high street banks offering increasingly generous incentives to attract prospective customers