Business Daily

Around the world, the last two months of the year often represent the biggest boom for retailers and shops, large and small, across nearly all industries.

Department stores, high-end product suppliers, and niche gift shops prepare months in advance for the influx of shoppers slated to enter their doors each festive season. However, the last few years has trended down for British high street shops, despite a noticeable increase in the amount spent during the season and the cost of goods going up.

Online shopping has made it easier to fulfill wish lists and gift ideas for...

The company, which is one of the UK’s market leaders for software, online customer portals and real-time data solutions in the insurtech sector, is set for a 40 per cent increase in its workforce, with a range of new roles being introduced across the business.

The news comes after a successful 2018 for the firm, based at Cranmere Court in Exeter, which saw key new client acquisitions in sectors including insurance, retail, local government and energy.

Some 14 new roles are being created immediately, and the company is also seeking to expand its range of associates,...

Email marketing isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when talking about marketing for local businesses. It may not be the first thing you remember when talking about digital marketing, especially now with other instruments such as social media becoming more popular than ever. Still, more and more businesses catering to customers in Gloucester and nearby areas are turning to email marketing as a way to expand their consumer base.

There is a good reason for that. Email marketing, in many ways, is similar to direct mail. It is a marketing tool that many local businesses are...

A bit like the Incredible Hulk, you don’t want to make the Exeter Chiefs angry.

Undone on home soil for the first time since February by Gloucester the week previous, Rob Baxter’s side gained sweet revenge by claiming their first Heineken Champions Cup victory of the season.

Tries from Sam Skinner, Don Armand, Jack Yeandle and Harry Williams, plus kicks from Gareth Steenson, ensured the Devonians kept alive any hopes of qualification from Pool Two with just two fixtures remaining next month.

Gloucester, meanwhile, were left to lick their wounds as they countered...