The retail sector in The Netherlands saw revenue boosted by 9.6% compared to November last year, according to the Dutch Office for National Statistics (CBS). The sales volume increased by 8.4%, with both the food sector and non-food sectors increasing their revenue. Online sales increased by a massive 55.5%. Consumer electronics and house appliances had
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A new consumer-facing online marketplace, My Town Centre, is opening just in time to help independent retailers and designer-makers survive the latest lockdown and find a new online route to market. Created by technical consultant, Denre Bruins, who over the past few months put together BCTF Online and the Virtual Celtic Trade Shows after physical
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The increase in online sales instigated by the global coronavirus pandemic has prompted Amazon to announce it would no longer ship what it considers to be ‘non-essential items’ in Italy and France and Amazon UK has been making similar noises as delivery drivers plead with the public to stop ordering non-essential items and fear warehouses
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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
More than 82% of UK consumers would rather shop in a bricks and mortar store than buy online because products can be viewed before committing to a purchase, according to e-commerce agency PushON. However, its survey of 1,000 shoppers revealed that 52% of those believe that retailers need to offer a more seamless experience between
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Alan Monahan writes: If you run a small independent gift shop I’m sure you’ll have some customers who envy what you do. They figure that if you pass the time of day with nice people, selling them pretty things, it’s not a bad way to earn a living. They don’t know the half of it,
Retail Reflections: A ‘cushy life’ selling gifts – now here comes GDPR! Read More »
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