Shops and retail posts
Whether you run a cafe or own a beauty salon, becoming a shop owner comes with a bunch of opportunities and challenges. Let's navigate them together with our guides on all things retail and e-commerce.
Picking the right supplier for your online retail business
As you set up your ecommerce business, selecting the right manufacturers and suppliers for your products is a crucial step. Here, we explore the key things to consider when picking a supplier.
5 of the best ecommerce platforms for online retailers
Trying to find a platform for selling online? Discover which features to look for, read our reviews of popular platforms, and see what this all means for your business insurance.
Barriers to success for dropshippers
Dropshipping is a large and growing sector within online retail, with dropshippers fulfiling more than a third of Amazon orders globally. Here we look at the common barriers to success in this expanding sector.
What does regulation mean for BNPL companies?
Buy-now-pay-later has been widely adopted by businesses and shoppers alike. Could regulation change how these businesses operate in the future? Read more.
How to increase sales in retail
Get more customers through your doors and see your sales soar with these tried-and-tested techniques, including shopping psychology, upselling, store layout tips and more.
The best merchant services for small businesses
Compare payment processing companies like WorldPay, Zettle and Stripe in our roundup, which includes transaction fees and customer support.
Retail Law: what you need to know as a shop owner
As a retailer, it's up to you to know the UK's laws and regulations regarding refunds, marketing your products, opening times and shop workers' rights.