Coronavirus:
Analysis
-
![How the UK lockdown made e-commerce vital: Interview with Fruugo]()
How the UK lockdown made e-commerce vital: Interview with Fruugo
In the UK, the lockdown response to the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic drastically changed the way retail operates after non-essential shops were made to close. Now, even with stores reopening across...
-
![Covid-19: ONS statistics for May show rebound for UK retail]()
Covid-19: ONS statistics for May show rebound for UK retail
The Office of National Statistics (ONS) today released statistics for retail sales volumes in May, revealing a rebound in sales volumes of 12% from the previous month.
-
![Non-essential retail reopens across England: Industry responds]()
Non-essential retail reopens across England: Industry responds
Today marks the first day non-essential retail premises in England have been allowed to reopen after the lockdown imposed to stop the spread of the Covid-19 coronavirus. Retail Insight Network...
-
![Should the two-metre social distancing rule be scrapped for UK retail?]()
Should the two-metre social distancing rule be scrapped for UK retail?
The two-metre rule has been implemented throughout retail and in supermarkets, with provisions set in place to ensure social distancing is kept, but should it be reconsidered?
-
![UK retail sales see uptick before wider reopening]()
UK retail sales see uptick before wider reopening
UK retail sales for May have shown an improvement from April’s record low, according to figures by the British Retail Consortium (BRC).
-
![Retail tech trends: Stores leads Twitter mentions in May 2020]()
Retail tech trends: Stores leads Twitter mentions in May 2020
Stores leads as Retail Insight Network lists the top five terms tweeted in retail tech in May 2020, based on data from GlobalData’s Influencer Platform. The top tweeted terms are...
-
![Redundancy in the retail sector: Eleanor Tweddell Q&A]()
Redundancy in the retail sector: Eleanor Tweddell Q&A
The Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic has put pressure on high streets and many are being made redundant as a result. Retail Insight Network talked to Another Door founder Eleanor Tweddell to...
-
![Covid-19 live timeline]()
Covid-19 live timeline
Here's the timeline of how the Coronavirus outbreak evolved and how it affects the retail industry.
-
![Covid-19: How the fortunes of the travel industry affect Antler]()
Covid-19: How the fortunes of the travel industry affect Antler
UK luggage retailer Antler last week filed for administration, resulting in the loss of 164 jobs under the advice of joint administrator KPMG. Retail Insight Network looks into how Antler...
-
![Biggest influencers in retail tech in Q1 2020: The top companies and individuals to follow]()
Biggest influencers in retail tech in Q1 2020: The top companies and individuals to follow
GlobalData research has found the top retail tech influencers based on their performance and engagement online. Using research from GlobalData’s Influencer platform, Verdict has named five of the most influential...
