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Retail and Wholesale

Retail and Wholesale

We pair focused insights with innovative financing solutions that are tailored to you.

Big Picture Banking 

Industry challenges and opportunities

  • Structural change as more and more retail is carried out online
  • Consumer confidence levels in changing economic climate
  • Changing consumer lifestyles and spending patterns
  • Fast growth/digital disruptors entering the retail market
  • Changing face of the high street.
Retail and Wholesale
2024 Outlook

Retail and Wholesale

Karen Johnson, our Head of Retail and Wholesale, gives her view on the challenges retailers might face in 2024 and how they can stay ahead of the game.

The new retail reality

The new retail reality

The rising cost of living is, understandably, impacting the way consumers shop. Focus for UK retailers should be on innovation if they are to create operational efficiencies, deliver the optimum customer journey and raise their sustainability credentials.

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UK Consumer Spending Report

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2023 Sector Outlook

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Karen Johnson, Head of Retail and Wholesale, looks back over a year of two halves in 2022 and considers the opportunities this year for businesses to build sustainable models and embrace data.

Client advantages

As well as a dedicated Relationship Director you will also have access to a variety of products and solutions. Click on the areas below to find out more about how Barclays can support you.

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Lending

Discover flexible, expert financing solutions built around your business – from meeting day-to-day expenditure to funding your ambitions for growth.

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Trade Solutions

With an international network of local trade specialists, we offer a range of solutions to help you execute and expand your trading activities with confidence.

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Fraud Protection

Fraudsters are working as hard as you are. Our content can help you stay ahead of them.

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Barclaycard Payments

Powering your ambitions through payments, helping to keep you ahead in a constantly changing world. The payment part is just the start.

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