Independents Feeling the Worst of the Downturn

British Shops and Stores Association (bssa) has announced the latest set of results from its quarterly Sales Monitor, which shows clear evidence that independent retailers are feeling the effects of the downturn to a greater degree than multiples, with three month like-for-like sales down 1.83% compared with a BRC figure of down 0.03% for the same quarter this year.

Digital Media Campaigns Give Bristol a ‘Carbon Makeover’

Penryn based communications consultancy SEA are working with Bristol’s Knowle West Media Centre in exploring how digital media can aid social inclusion and reduce environmental impact.