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Brexit bloodbath: Two thirds of shoppers expect high street price surge next year

1 Brexit bloodbath: Two thirds of shoppers expect high street price surge next year

Nearly two thirds of UK consumers (64 per cent) expect Brexit to trigger a surge in high street prices next year, according to new research.

The findings are contained in a new report published today from the Parliament Street think tank entitled Retail Revolution: Preparing the UK high street for Brexit, which includes polling of 1,000 UK shoppers.

Summer late payment epidemic hits majority of UK's small businesses

2 Summer late payment epidemic hits majority of UK's small businesses

More than three in five small businesses (63%) are dealing with late payment issues - and the smallest businesses are those most at risk of dealing with non-payment - according to new research from Hitachi Capital Business Finance.

Reality check: Mobile Payments in Germany – could cashless and contactless become meaningless?

3 Reality check: Mobile Payments in Germany – could cashless and contactless become meaningless?

Instead of counting notes and coins or entering a PIN, smartphones have the potential to become a popular method of payment in Germany.

How many UK businesses are still not fully GDPR compliant?

4 How many UK businesses are still not fully GDPR compliant?

Despite GDPR now being in full effect, new research has revealed how many businesses are still not fully GDPR compliant.

Brexit concerns loom large, despite businesses doing all they can to prepare

5 Brexit concerns loom large, despite businesses doing all they can to prepare

Fears over Brexit appear to be increasing businesses' perception of the risks in their supply chain, despite evidence suggesting many have taken steps to ready themselves for a post-Brexit environment, a new report has found.

Watch retailer's timeless marketing approach triggers success

6 Watch retailer's timeless marketing approach triggers success

Liverpool-based luxury watch retailer Miltons Diamonds has experienced an 87% revenue increase after revising its digital marketing strategy.

Omnichannel retail experience is key to the survival of high street brands, say over half of UK shoppers

7 Omnichannel retail experience is key to the survival of high street brands, say over half of UK shoppers

Over 52% of shoppers in the UK believe that retailers need to offer a more seamless experience between online and offline commerce to retain their custom.

New Develop mono printer range

8 New Develop mono printer range

Develop has introduced three new monochrome printers, the ineo 3602P/4402P/4702P.

Meet the CEO at the helm of £1.93 billion annual sales at IRC in October

9 Meet the CEO at the helm of £1.93 billion annual sales at IRC in October

Henry Birch, the newly-appointed CEO at Shop Direct is making his first ever speaking appearance at InternetRetailing Conference.

Treating retailers like a consumer, not a distribution channel

10 Treating retailers like a consumer, not a distribution channel

By Paul Swaddle, Co-Founder, Pocket App.

We're all used to the idea that 'the customer is always right', when it comes to ensuring consumers are satisfied with your product – and it's a bit of wisdom has certainly carried over into the reviews-driven world of app stores. But it's worth remembering that this doesn't just apply to the end consumer.

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