January and the start of any new year is usually a time for optimism for many.  Unfortunately for many of our well-known high street giants, the announcement of revenue figures from the pre-Christmas run up and festive period have — for a few years now — brought very little encouragement. November of last year, a […]

It’s no secret that more and more of us are spending our hard-earned pennies online; according to the Office of National Statistics, the UK spent £137.38 billion online in the past year, accounting for 16% of all retail sales. Wondering if that’s on the rise? It’s almost doubled since 2012 and shows no signs of […]

For many online and high street retailers, the run up to Christmas is not only crucial to overall performance, it can be defining of the entire financial year.  With many across the country getting ready to part with our hard-earned money in order to make the most of the festive period, now is the time […]

If you’re a retailer, then you’ll know that any stock loss and shrinkage is bad for the bottom line; if you don’t have it then you can’t sell it.  You’ll also be aware that one of the most common causes of stock shrinkage is through your products and items being stolen, whether by in-store thieves […]

What comes to mind when you think of stocktaking? The traditional view may be one of sprawling warehouses or perhaps on a smaller scale, rooms filled from floor to ceiling with boxes.  For traditional retailers, this is often the case with the contents of those boxes ending up on the storefront and then hopefully into […]

Business owners have already got a million things to think about; whether combating difficult High Street conditions, dealing with staff or just keeping on top of everything, there’s always so much to do. Finding time to do a proper stocktake — and do it well — isn’t always easy, but it should still be a […]