Fiona Briggs

6 days ago | retailtimes.co.uk | Fiona Briggs

New data from Visualsoft shows strong revenue and order growth across key categories as shoppers turn to alternative gifts and last-minute buysEaster 2025 is on track to be a strong period for UK retailers, with revenue and order volumes rising across several core categories including DIY, Home Furnishings, and Gifts. Although average order values have dipped slightly, the upward trend in total orders suggests that consumers are still spending –  just with a more value-conscious mindset.

6 days ago | retailtimes.co.uk | Fiona Briggs

As home renovation projects surge ahead of summer, Wickes is offering homeowners a significant boost with its Easter Savings Event, live now with selected deals available until the 23rd April. With incredible savings across multiple product ranges, Wickes is making it easier than ever to achieve that dream home makeover, offering reductions on everything from panelling kits to garden essentials.

6 days ago | retailtimes.co.uk | Fiona Briggs

For small businesses, reviews are key assets—positive feedback builds trust, while negative reviews offer valuable insights for improvement. The food and drink sector, for instance, sees over 40% of negative reviews. But how does it stack up against other industries? To find out, Capital on Tap used AI to analyse over 14,000 Google reviews from 15 industries across the UK.

1 week ago | retailtimes.co.uk | Fiona Briggs

It costs a business an average of more than £30,000 to replace an employee – approximately £25,000 in lost productivity, £3,600 to recruit temporary workers to cover the role before the new hire starts, £750 in managerial time spent interviewing candidates, £450 in recruitment agency fees, £400 in advertising the job role, and £200 in HR time spent on admin tasks related to the hiring process.

1 week ago | retailtimes.co.uk | Fiona Briggs

New research from No7, the UK’s number one skincare brand1, reveals that while many of us still love a big night out-out, we also get just as excited about a big night in-in, and a quality night’s sleep. In what is being dubbed as the rise of the Big ‘Night In-In’, 65% of British women say they prefer a night at home and a good night’s sleep over a night out dancing.