Insights and trends for your small business

Keep your business up to date and informed with key market trends, shoppers thoughts, business innovations and articles packed full of insights!

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Unpacking what drives online shoppers

While you're piecing together your business strategy, it helps to understand was drives your customers (and future customers). Mintel's Online Retailing Consumer Report 2024 can help.

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How tech

developments

are changing the way

consumers buy

 

As online shoppers turn to new tech to cater to their convenience, ecommerce retailers must adapt to remain ahead. Here we look at how technology is influencing shopping habits online.

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The changing views of the conscious consumer

Shoppers' views on sustainability are shifting: read on to find out more about this what your business can do.
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How SMEs can boost competitiveness with weekend deliveries

With online retail open 24/7, UK consumers love to shop around the clock. This instant route to purchase has raised expectations of fast, flexible delivery - including  next-day delivery at weekends.
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Seasonal trends to help you plan for your peak

Whatever time of year you expect a seasonal boom of orders, preparation is key - and you can never start too early!
Man with recyling boxes in red background

The changing views of the conscious consumer

Shoppers' views on sustainability are shifting: read on to find out more about this what your business can do.
Royal Mail weekend delivery smartphone screen in red

How SMEs can boost competitiveness with weekend deliveries

With online retail open 24/7, UK consumers love to shop around the clock. This instant route to purchase has raised expectations of fast, flexible delivery - including  next-day delivery at weekends.
Christmas tree and gifts in red background

Seasonal trends to help you plan for your peak

Whatever time of year you expect a seasonal boom of orders, preparation is key - and you can never start too early!

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Side Hustle

If you have a hobby and occasionally sell online or want to turn that side hustle into something more, we're here to help.
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Starting to sell online

Your online shop, marketplace is growing, you are looking to expand your small business. We are here to help in the next stage of your small business journey.
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Looking to grow

Your online shop, marketplace is growing, you are looking to expand your small business. We are here to help in the next stage of your small business journey.
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Side Hustle

If you have a hobby and occasionally sell online or want to turn that side hustle into something more, we're here to help.
man with packages illustration

Starting to sell online

Your online shop, marketplace is growing, you are looking to expand your small business. We are here to help in the next stage of your small business journey.
woman with parfume box illustration

Looking to grow

Your online shop, marketplace is growing, you are looking to expand your small business. We are here to help in the next stage of your small business journey.