05 Dec
How to make more money at Christmas
Last year British shoppers spent an astonishing £7.9bn online at Christmas, and online spending is likely to increase even further during the festive period this year. This means that spending is moving from the physical stores of our high streets
22 Oct
The High Street as it was
The photo above is of a British high street in the 1950s. I have no idea where it is. If anyone does know, please contact us. I’d like to see it now. It’s a very ordinary street, almost nondescript. There
06 Oct
Welcome to The Alberts Deli!
The most striking feature of The Alberts Deli in Richmond is its art nouveau frontage. I have seen few like it in this country and apparently it came originally from France via a shop in Kew. Looking at the deli
25 Jul
Is neighbourhood crime dying out?
The latest report from the Office of National Statistics shows crime rates at their lowest level in 23 years, with homicides down to figures not seen since 1984. This is a striking development which has received far less coverage than
18 Jun
It’s personal. And it’s business too
Most services that connect businesses with their customers collect reams of personal data. Look at any of the loyalty programmes run by big brand coffee shops or other outlets. Their sign-up page can run to, well, many pages. Why is