The BBC has reported that EU anti-trust regulators have opened an investigation into Amazon, following a series of allegations that it has been misusing “sensitive data” gathered from the many independent retailers who sell products via its ecommerce platform. The anti-trust commission is being headed up by Margrethe Vestager, who has promised to take “a
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Alan Monahan writes: As with my own appearance, the face of Autumn Fair is much changed from the show I first visited more than 20 years ago. But like me, it has managed to keep a spring in its step despite some shrinkage! And while some exhibitors at the NEC were bemoaning the fact that
A survey by the Nottingham Building Society has revealed that 46% of shop owners blame the closure of local bank branches in the last three years for damaging their businesses, while 24% said it contributed to them going out of business within the last five years. Retailers are also being hit by lower footfall, with
Spring Fair and Autumn Fair organiser Ascential has launched a strategic review of its exhibitions division as it announces plans to focus on its digital business. Press reports suggest that this could lead to the sale of its trade and consumer shows and generate between £250 million and £300 million. Its strong annual results revealed
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Alan Monahan writes: Were you at Spring Fair? I’ve visited since 1997 and this year it was one of my more enjoyable experiences. Old-timers complain that ‘trade shows aren’t what they used to be’. They’re not – and neither is the gift industry. The online world and fewer shops have seen to that. But at
The latest ONS retail sales statistics, released today, show August sales up 2.4% and department stores’ online sales growth of 24.5%. The E-commerce delivery expert ParcelHero says this shows some High Street favourites are finally getting their act together online. The Office of National Statistics (ONS) retail sales statistics for August show Britain’s consumers
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