From the continued impact of the pandemic to ongoing Brexit fall-out, 2020 has been a year unlike any other for retail. The second lockdown has continued to dissolve the already struggling high street, with most brick-and-mortar retailers closed for all…
As carriers warn about capacity concerns and supply chain disruption continues, PFS looks at how brands and retailers can prepare for last-minute shoppers in 2020. The unusual 2020 festive season is already in full force having kicked-off in mid-October. This…
Whilst the high street continues to suffer from a reduced footfall, due to current pandemic restrictions, eCommerce has continued to flourish over the last several months. In fact, according to a recent report, UK eCommerce businesses reported revenue spikes in…
The digital space has been making significant waves in the beauty industry for some time now, social media being the primary instigator. But nothing could have prepared the $532 billion global industry for the disruption brought on by COVID-19. The…
Beginning in late July, a number of major US retailers announced they will be closing stores on Thanksgiving Day for the first time in years. Walmart kicked it all off, stating they will be closing their stores on the major…
Section 1: Sustainability 2020 has been a year of great change for consumers and retailers alike. Buying habits have been hugely affected, with the closure of physical stores pushing more people online and putting great strain on retailers to keep…
The recent re-opening of non-essential retail has been music to the ears of the public and retailers alike. However, retail as we know it has changed for good, following months of lockdown restrictions. Whilst there’s the obvious issue of adhering…
Recent weeks have seen our much-loved high street grind to a halt, as the UK continues to face a foreseeable lockdown in an effort to reduce the spread of Covid 19. As a result, reports suggest that Britain’s high streets…
Although the fashion landscape currently looks bleak, there may be hope for fashion, luxury and beauty yet, as individual sectors begin to show signs of lifting. Long term, COVID-19 might bring about more conscientious buying behaviour and ignite sustainable consumerism.…
eCommerce has suddenly become the primary sales channel as a result of COVID-19 and retailers are having to find creative solutions to meet consumer demand for both essential and non-essential goods. With Amazon announcing delays in shipments of non-essential goods…
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