Claire vs Primark: How digital transformation is redefining UK retail in 2025
Claire’s decline and Primark’s success show how UK retailers must embrace digital transformation, omnichannel strategy, and payment innovation to stay competitive in 2025.
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In October 2025, UK retail and hospitality face major change. Pizza Hut closures, Betfred’s tax warning, and Greggs’ price rise highlight sector strain, while Tesco’s AI success proves that faster, smarter payment systems can protect profits and drive resilience.
UK small business finance 2025: What rate cuts and open banking mean for you
The Bank of England’s 4% rate cut gives UK small businesses a chance to modernise payments, boost cash flow, and future-proof their finance strategies.
The River Island crisis signals a wake-up call: Why UK retailers must sell online or disappear
UK retail faces an unprecedented crisis as physical stores struggle with rising costs and declining footfall while eCommerce becomes mainstream. Is there a solution? This blog explains how retailers can stay competitive by embracing digital platforms, social commerce, and modern payment tech.
What’s really killing the UK high street and how shops can survive it
Rising business rates and card fees are straining Britain’s high streets. Even £5bn may not be enough to preserve retail heritage. This blog explores the root causes and shares payment solutions and cost-saving strategies for UK shop owners and retailers.
Best retail POS systems 2025: UK shops guide
Discover the best modern retail POS systems for UK shops in 2025. Our comprehensive guide compares top providers like Square, Lightspeed, and Shopify on features, price, compliance, setup, and more, helping you choose the right point of sale system for your retail business.
UK retail trends 2025: Innovations reshaping the high street and beyond
In 2025, UK retail is buzzing with change. A time where simplicity and people-first values are as important as the latest tech. Blended online and in-store shopping is rising, our beloved high streets are facing challenges and making payments easy and fair is more crucial than ever.
