Shopping habits have altered significantly over the last decade, and the retail climate has been experiencing a shift in the way consumers are…
Drawing on personal experiences, discussion and the current news, it is easy to paint a picture of how the trade has performed over recent years…
For the Chinese, 2017 was the year of the Rooster – but its wake-up call failed to reach retail sales. In fact, the whole year remained dormant…
Are UK furniture retailers adapting quickly enough to growing multichannel demand? Frank Lochbaum looks at some of the market disruptors to see…
The sales have started, and as unsold stock piles high in backrooms across the UK, cloud EPoS innovator Ian Tomlinson of RetailStore argues that…
The time has again arrived to stock of the many local furniture and furnishings fixtures filling the UK trade calendar. With such a diverse…
We all recognise the importance of a good night’s sleep, and yet many of us feel we are not getting enough of it, writes Marco Magni, president…
Staff retention and keeping experienced staff is a major issue for most retail businesses, writes Yuliana Topazly. A recent poll of over 3000…
What does Brexit mean practically for furniture businesses – particularly those sourcing products from within the EU? In this article, 528…
Once firm fixtures on our high streets and retail parks, many department stores and high-profile brick and mortar retail chains are announcing…
Furniture retailers invest heavily in attracting and retaining customers, but many focus solely on converting the sale, rather than on what…
Change can make or break a business. 528 Advisory’s Clive Hyman explains why it’s important to understand the costs versus the benefits of any…
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