Secure Trust Bank Commercial Finance has provided Bradburys Cheese with a £1.5m loan as part of the Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CLBILS). This was the first CLBILS loan provided by Secure Trust Bank, which became the first alternative finance provider to be accredited under the coronavirus business loan scheme. Bradburys Cheese, formed in […]
Two regions in the UK hardest hit by the pandemic are to receive a boost with new gift card programmes designed to stimulate the local economy. Southport and East Ayrshire launched Town and City Gift Cards in association with Scottish tech firm Miconex in early August. In East Ayrshire, the scheme is a joint initiative […]
The BRC and Opinium have been working together to track consumer behaviours and their sentiment towards coronavirus. This research has run weekly since 1st May 2020, with the latest survey taking place between 31 July – 4 August 2020. Spending Intentions: 24% of respondents say they expect to spend less than usual over the next […]
Livia’s, the fastest growing free-from treat brand in the UK, today launches its first crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs. Already surpassing the £1m investment target for the round prior to public launch, Livia’s has attracted over 400 new investors so far, with the campaign now continuing into overfunding. Now, Livia’s invites even more of their community […]
Over 3,000 people registered to bid online at Ewbank’s latest three-day sales series, providing the clearest evidence yet of the mass migration online of the fine art and antique auction business. “It’s a global phenomenon – what we have seen is the march of technology accelerate by ten years in as little as six weeks,” […]
A study released today reveals the scale of omni-channel pressure brands now faced as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, as consumers flock to apps and websites to as the priority destination to transact with brands. The UK has experienced a huge leap in use of online services thanks to lockdown, with the public appearing […]
Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, is delighted to announce the sale of the Jones Convenience Store in Shepton Mallett, Somerset. The Jones Convenience Store is a sizable freehold store with a three-bedroom owner’s flat above. It is situated in the Somerset town of Shepton Mallet, approximately 18 miles south of Bristol and five […]
In the second quarter of 2020, the overall GB vacancy rate increased to 12.4%, from 12.2% in Q1. This was the eight consecutive quarter of increasing vacancy rates, from Q2 2018. All locations saw an increase in vacancies in Q2, with shopping centre vacancies increasing to 14.3% from Q1’s 14.1%. On the high street, vacancies […]
Period Covered: 01 – 07 July 2020 Shop prices fell by 1.3% in July compared to a decrease of 1.6% in June. This is below the 12-month average price decrease of 0.9%, but above the 6-month average price decrease of 1.4%. Non-food prices fell by 2.9 % in July compared to a decline of 3.4% […]
A new tax on goods sold online is being considered by the chancellor amid growing concern about the collapse of the high street as Britain emerges from the coronavirus crisis. AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) comments that online marketplaces should be liable for the collection and remittance of VAT to reduce VAT evasion and level […]
