Original Broadcast: Share Radio Breakfast
Tis the season to be jolly, and one form of festive relaxation is to imbibe with some fine wine. But will your glass be filled with something made in Britain? Lucy Winward from the award-winning New Hall Vineyard in Purleigh, joined Share Radio Breakfast to talk English wine.
Guests: Chris Bailey,Lucy Winward
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Original Broadcast: Share Radio Breakfast
As Black Friday approaches and retailers gear up to welcome an influx of shoppers, Barclaycard is warning merchants to prepare for an increase in customer returns. Paul Lockstone is the Managing Director at Barclaycard, and he joined Share Radio to discuss those shoppers who deliberately over-purchase and then return unwanted items.
Guests: Chris Bailey,Paul Lockstone
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Original Broadcast: Share Radio Breakfast
With Black Friday and the busiest shopping period of the year approaching, research from Barclaycard has revealed that frustrated consumers are turning their backs on the high street. As a result, retailers are facing growing pressure to improve their in-store experience, or risk losing out on sales. To discuss this, Paul Lockstone, Managing Director at Barclaycard, joined Share Radio Breakfast.
Guests: Chris Bailey,Paul Lockstone
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Original Broadcast: Share Radio Breakfast
The latest consumer spend data from Barclaycard shows that spending growth hit 5.5% in October. But the data also reveals that consumer confidence in the UK economy dropped from a record high level in September, with only a third of people feeling confident in the UK economy. Paul Lockstone, Managing Director at Barclaycard, joined Share Radio Breakfast to discuss the data.
Guests: Chris Bailey,Paul Lockstone
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Original Broadcast: Morning Money at 6:00
Figures from Barclaycard reveal consumer spending in August reached a 13-month high of 4.2%, as warmer weather prompted shoppers to splash out on clothes and entertainment. It conflicts with BRC data however, which showed that consumers cut back on spending. So which to believe? Paul Lockstone, Managing Director at Barclaycard, offered his views.
Guests: Chris Bailey,Paul Lockstone
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Original Broadcast: Morning Money at 7:00
Amazon is going to start testing its drone delivery service, with the UK government’s help. Its flying robots will revolutionise how deliveries are made, but some experts have raised concerns around privacy and security. Matt Cox spoke to tech consultant and journalist Chris Green, to find out more.
Guests: Matt Cox,Chris Bailey
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Original Broadcast: Morning Money at 7:00
The latest spending data from Barclaycard shows that consumer spending jumped 3.6% in May, after weak figures in March and April. But what are the reasons behind this? Paul Lockstone, Managing Director from Barclaycard, joined to discuss.
Guests: Chris Bailey,Paul Lockstone
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Original Broadcast: Morning Money at 8:00
Are you a serial returner? Research from Barclaycard has highlighted the rise of shoppers who deliberately over-order goods before returning them. Otherwise known as 'serial returners', it’s beginning to hurt retailers' bottom line. Sharon Manikon, Director of Customer Solutions at Barclaycard Global Payment Acceptance, talked about this with Sarah Lowther and Chris Bailey.
Guests: Chris Bailey,Sharon Manikon
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Original Broadcast: Morning Money at 7:00
UK consumer confidence fell in the first three months of 2016, according to the latest Consumer Tracker from business advisory firm, Deloitte. To discuss the findings, Ben Perkins, Head of Consumer Business Research at Deloitte, joined Nigel Cassidy and Chris Bailey.
Guests: Chris Bailey,Ben Perkins
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Original Broadcast: Morning Money at 6:00
Clare Rayner, The Retail Champion and Founder of The Future High Street Summit, discusses the event, which embraces the belief that the high street is evolving. It’s returning for a third year, and Clare talks about the agenda and if the high street can compete with the likes of Amazon.
Guests: Chris Bailey,Clare Rayner
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