Industry News

Isle of Man residents see their travel costs rocket

May 11, 2012

Residents of the Isle of Man have seen their budgets squeezed tightly in the past year by shock increases in travel costs.

Squeezed retailers forced to cut prices in face of rising overheads

May 8, 2012

Under-pressure retailers are being forced to keep their prices down, and even to offer discounts to keep shoppers coming to their high street stores.

Insolvency figures show pressure remains on retailers

May 8, 2012

Figures from the Insolvency Service show no let-up in the pressure on high street retailers.

Household income squeeze adds to retail worries

Apr 24, 2012

A new report has indicated that households across the UK are still coping with a squeeze on their finances, adding to concerns about the ability of consumers to drive economic recovery.

Tourists help boost retailers' takings

Dec 29, 2011

Overseas visitors keen to get their hands on the latest designer goods have helped boost profits of UK high street retailers.

Brits hit the shops to grab post-Christmas bargains

Dec 28, 2011

British consumers spent a record £2.6bn at the tills yesterday, according to retail industry figures.