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Online retail spend in the UK is back on the rise despite lockdown restrictions being lifted as the surge in delta variant cases deters shoppers from the high street.

‘Pingdemic’ and delta variant surge drives shoppers back online

July 27, 2021

Online retail spend in the UK is back on the rise despite lockdown restrictions being lifted as the surge in delta variant cases deters shoppers from the high street. Online…

Barclays chief executive believes the UK will have its biggest period of economic growth since 1948, as the government's vaccination programme enables the high street to re-open.

Barclays boss: UK to have its biggest economic boom since 1948

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April 30, 2021

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Barclays chief executive Jes Staley believes the UK will see its biggest period of economic growth since 1948, as the government’s vaccination programme enables the high street to re-open. “I…

39% of international shoppers would pay a premium for British-made goods

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Barclays Barclays Corporate Banking British-made Made in Britain

March 11, 2021

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‘Made in Britain’ branded items could see British exporters rake in an extra £3.5 billion a year as new research reveals international customers are still willing to pay a premium…

Ocado’s boss Tim Steiner has denounced Amazon as a “very, very small player” in the UK grocery market as he brushed aside concerns it could majorly disrupt the sector.

Ocado sees shares dive 7.5% as investors raise concerns over “disappointing” expansion

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February 11, 2021

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Ocado has seen its share price drop nearly 7.5 per cent since it revealed its full-year results yesterday as investors slammed the “disappointing” expansion of its solutions division. Yesterday the…

Segro, the UK’s largest listed property company, believes shopping habits have “changed irrevocably” during the pandemic.

Direct-to-consumer sales worth £96bn this year as over half of shoppers cut out retail middleman

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Barclays D2C direct to consumer

December 10, 2020

Ben Stevens

Direct-to-consumer sales grew to be worth £96 billion in 2020, providing a major boost for manufacturers cutting out the middleman. According to new research from Barclays Corporate Banking, 57 per…

Online shoppers have been warned by GCHQ to “be on their guard” this Christmas after scammers swindled customers out of millions last year.

Online shoppers warned to “be on their guard” after scammers bagged £13m last year

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Asos Barclays BT GCHQ Microsoft National Cyber Security Centre Scam security Vodafone

December 4, 2020

Ben Stevens

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Online shoppers have been warned by GCHQ to “be on their guard” this Christmas after scammers swindled customers out of millions last year. The National Cyber Security Centre has launched…

Black Friday scams are set to cost shoppers tens of millions this week as the UK prepares for the busiest ever online holiday shopping festival.

Black Friday scams to cost average victim £735 this year

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Barclays Black Friday Cyber Monday Fraud Scam UK Finance

November 23, 2020

Ben Stevens

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Black Friday scams are set to cost shoppers tens of millions this week as the UK prepares for the busiest ever online holiday shopping festival. Numerous consumer groups have warned…

UK retailers are in the midst of an ecommerce hiring boom as the sharp rise in online sales during lockdown has created demand for new staff.

15% of retailers are hiring to meet online demand as COVID-19 drives “technological revolution” in retail

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Barclays jobs research UK retail

September 3, 2020

Ben Stevens

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UK retailers are in the midst of an ecommerce hiring boom as the sharp rise in online sales during lockdown has created demand for new staff. According to new research…

Consumer spending fell 16.3 per cent in January marking its sharpest decline since May 2020, with online shopping continuing to be the only respite for retail.

Could the direct-to-consumer boom kill retail?

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Barclays direct to consumer DTC Facebook Instagram

November 20, 2019

Ben Stevens

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Social media is posing a significant threat to retailers as increasing numbers of manufacturers use online platforms to bypass them and sell directly to the consumer. Set to be worth…

To take full advantage of the opportunity Black Friday presents, retailers need to make sure they are optimising their online presence. Here are three ways brands can give themselves the best chance to success this Black Friday Cyber Monday.

Black Friday scams hit 24% of under 35s costing an average of £661

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Barclays Black Friday Digital Skimming Fraud Scam security

November 18, 2019

Ben Stevens

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Black Friday scams are becoming more “sophisticated” with nearly a quarter of 18 to 34-year olds stating they’d fallen victim to fraud on the day. Scams aimed at exploiting “our…

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‘Pingdemic’ and delta variant surge drives shoppers back online

Barclays boss: UK to have its biggest economic boom since 1948

39% of international shoppers would pay a premium for British-made goods

Ocado sees shares dive 7.5% as investors raise concerns over “disappointing” expansion

Direct-to-consumer sales worth £96bn this year as over half of shoppers cut out retail middleman

Online shoppers warned to “be on their guard” after scammers bagged £13m last year

Black Friday scams to cost average victim £735 this year

15% of retailers are hiring to meet online demand as COVID-19 drives “technological revolution” in retail

Black Friday scams hit 24% of under 35s costing an average of £661

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