retail

  1. Kelvin.P

    How are people here avoiding fake or unverified suppliers lately?

    One of the biggest issues I keep seeing in the UK overstock and clearance space is the rise of unverified or outright fake suppliers. I’ve spent years on the buying side in retail, and this problem is actually what pushed me to start building a platform in this space. A few patterns I’ve...
  2. Sophie Parker

    Retailers: How do you like to be approached

    Hello, I'd love to hear from physical retailers (ideally independent gift shops/ lifestyle/ garden centres) about how you like to stock products & what your process is when deciding to buy new stock? I own a physical product business (home fragrance). We've worked with around 120 independent...
  3. C

    How to look for a local partner in the UK for a vending machine business?

    Hi, guys. I am new here. We are trying to set up a vending machine business in the UK but since my team and I are not from the UK, we think it would be wise to find a local partner who is interested in this business and also can help the business navigate through the regulations in the UK as it...
  4. S

    EPOS advice

    Hello all been reading through the forum and it's such a friendly and knowledgeable group. apologies if this has been answered before but i can't find it... im in the process of opening a retail (apparel) shop and have been researching EPOS/POS solutions. it's just one shop and two employees...
  5. Biz1990

    Building an Online Business in Electronic and Home Goods – Seeking Guidance on Business Plans, Partnerships, and Private Labeling Strategies

    I am in the process of establishing an online business in the electronic and home goods sector, inspired by successful models such as Walmart, Target, Best Buy in the US, and Currys, Argos, and AO.com in the UK. While I have a startup budget of £5000 - £10,000, I aim to emulate these businesses...
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  6. B

    Retail - protecting customer deposits, pre-orders and gift vouchers

    Good morning. I'm not sure if this is best placed here, or over in legal; it straddles the line a bit. I'm setting up an ecommerce venture and want to accept pre-orders on goods not yet released. This could be a X% deposit, or the full item amount. I can then secure the required stock from my...
  7. Do businesses have the right to refuse to serve customers?

    Do businesses have the right to refuse to serve customers?

    After a public figure recently claimed that a private bank closed his account due to his personal views, it sparked a discussion amongst UKBF members: should businesses be able to refuse to serve customers? The popular forum thread shows there’s no quick answer. There are lots of variables to...
  8. Three steps to opening a vape store

    Three steps to opening a vape store

    So, smoking is out and vaping is very much in. You’re considering opening a vape store – but is the market too saturated? Could this really be a lucrative venture? Vapes or e-cigarettes have increased in popularity in recent years, and this trend shows no sign of slowing down. According to...
  9. How to pitch your product in shops and cafes

    How to pitch your product in shops and cafes

    Are you all set to take the shop and cafe industry by storm? Maybe you’ve sent a few emails and made some phone calls, but it’s all gone a little quiet. Ambitious plans to expand your client list are taking priority; it’s time to meet your target groups face to face, but have you polished your...
  10. FayeG

    Shop Closure - Fittings & Fixtures

    Hi, unfortunately, we are looking to close our card and gift shop in Yorkshire in the next couple of months, due to ill health in the family. We have several card stands and fixtures to sell, has anyone got any recommendations where we could sell these, any websites for example other than Ebay...
  11. jfrm

    Dubious Ecommerce website duplicating our listings at exhorbitant prices

    I run an Ecommerce shop. We recently noticed a website selling most or many of the products that we sell. e.g. toyscentral.uk. It looks like any other Ecommerce shop. As a lot of our products are unique to us and we don't sell wholesale, the only way they could obtain some things is by...
  12. T

    Guidance on how to close down my eCommerce and retail outlet

    Hello Everyone, I hope everyone has had a great Christmas. I would like some help / guidance / direction on how best to close down my eCommerce and retail outlet. Located in Birmingham, for many years we sold thru the store and online (ebay/amazon), sadly due to the passing of my partner...
  13. K

    Recommendations for Fulfilment Centres in the UK

    ?? Fulfilment Centre in the UK: advice needed! ?? We use FulfilmentCrowd services to fulfill orders but I'm looking to change them asap. They're useless, charge a lot, carelessly pack products in way too big boxes (so some products arrive damaged). Do you have any good ones based in UK you...
  14. Launch an online retail business in six simple steps

    Launch an online retail business in six simple steps

    With easy-to-use ecommerce platforms, super fast broadband and increasingly tech-savvy customers, there’s never been a better time to become an online retailer. Online sales are growing rapidly and now account for roughly 23% of total UK retail sales, according to the latest figures from ONS...
  15. 10 ways online retailers can reduce customer returns

    10 ways online retailers can reduce customer returns

    Customer returns can be a curse for online retailers. They waste time, money and energy while trashing profits and conversion rates. Learn how you can reduce customer returns with these 10 simple to follow techniques. Online retailers are far more likely to be affected by a higher number of...
  16. Is the future of retail bright?

    Is the future of retail bright?

    The retail industry has had its challenges in recent years, especially small and independent businesses. After the delay in revaluation, 2016 saw business rates soar, with around 7% of small firms paying more in business rates than rent. Business rates were the third highest cost for...
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