Tag: Retail
UK retail sales defy economic gloom, Parcelhero reports
Contrary to analysts' and consumers' predictions, UK retail spending increased slightly in February, according to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Home delivery expert Parcelhero reports a 1% increase in sales volumes compared to January, indicating a resilient consumer base despite economic uncertainties. And while there have been widespread concerns about a spending…
Brits return to High Street for Black Friday bargains, online spending down
November’s retail sales results show a 0.2% rise in the amount of goods Brits purchased but, surprisingly, online spending tumbled by 4.3%, says the home delivery expert Parcelhero. The latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) retail sales figures for the period 27 October to 23 November 2024 show a mixed bag of results for Britain’s retailers, says…
Which? reveals Top 5 brands impersonated by scammers in the UK
Home delivery companies Amazon, DHL, Evri, Royal Mail and UPS are the top five brands impersonated by scammers targeting the UK. And with Christmas fast approaching, Which? is warning shoppers to expect a flurry of fake texts and emails. Which? teamed up with the DNS Research Federation (DNSRF), an Oxford-based non-profit, to explore the worst-hit brands when…
‘Black November’ gets off to slow start for e-commerce, research shows
Online sales drop in the first two weeks of ‘Black November’ peak trading: -5.9% YoY and -3.9% YoY respectively Black Friday date shift (29th Nov 2024 vs 24th Nov 2023) complicates Year-on-Year comparisons Payday alignment could boost Black Friday sales later this month ‘Fake Friday’ confusion may trigger flurry of activity this Friday Health &…
New study reveals 61% of UK shoppers have witnessed shoplifting
At an event held at the House of Spells attended by Tech Digest, delegates discussed how technology could help in the fight against a growing epidemic of retail crime. Hosted by, x-hoppers, a provider of AI-based retail communication solutions, the event showcased the findings of the company's recent survey which claims that 61% of UK…
Elevating your online store with specialized hosting solutions
In today's digital age, the landscape of online shopping has undergone a significant transformation. What once was a simple transactional interaction has evolved into a complex ecosystem requiring high-performing, secure, and scalable platforms. The backbone ensuring that these platforms meet modern demands is specialized hosting solutions from providers like Hypernode.com, which are not merely about keeping…
Online retail on growth path after two years of decline
In May 2023, UK online retail sales reported a -1.2% Year-on-Year decline Month-on-Month, the total market increased +2.4% from April Overall orders experienced growth (+2.1%) for the first time since peak season trading Clothing saw revenue growth in the final week of May after 12 weeks of declines Bank holidays and communal celebrations were major…
Online shopping: 8 tips to maximise your savings
When it comes to online shopping, savvy shoppers are always in search of new ways to maximise their savings, due to the continuing cost of living crisis and inflation at 10.1%. Fortunately, there are many less-known strategic methods for securing the best deals. Together with Nick Drewe, retail expert at online discounts platform, Wethrift, we provide a…
Online sales hold firm despite retail’s March mishaps
The amount of goods Brits bought in March fell by -0.9%. However, e-commerce sales shrugged off the slump as we all spent 0.8% more online, claims ParcelHero Today’s Office for National Statistics (ONS) retail sales figures for March paint a mixed picture. It’s likely that shortages of some foods, particularly fruit and veg, drove down retail sales…
Online retail sales continue to fall in February
In February 2023, UK online retail saw a -4.1% Year-on-Year decline in revenue There was a -7.8% decline in Month-on-Month growth from January February welcomed the first Week-on-Week total market revenue growth of 2023 at +1.4% (for w/c 19th Feb) IMRG reveals two new online retail categories in their index January blues seeped into February,…
