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The world of internet gaming is exploding. It became more difficult for gaming lovers, especially those who had just been exposed to the epidemic, to get their fix. Many individuals aren't big gamblers but like gaming to pass the time
The latest economic forecasts predict stagnated growth across the UK economy next year and a recent survey has found that three-quarters (75%) of SMEs are pivoting in response to existing economic difficulties.
In the digital age we live in, it comes as no surprise that most aspects of the business involve technology such as computers as a way of improving efficiency in the workplace. Whilst this will include using applications such as
Sometimes business leaders decide to register a company at a home address, unless there is a statutory or contractual provision which prevents this. If a sole trader does not have an institution to carry out his business (for example, a
Pallet timber is rising at its fastest rate and showing no signs of slowing. According to the latest European reports, the index price of pallet timber alone grew cumulatively more than 20% over the last three quarters of 2020. This
When it comes to online grocery shopping in the UK, the revolution is already underway. Recent Spryker research revealed that 60% of UK consumers are already doing some food shopping online. Furthermore, within two years, one in four Brits sees
Retail Express’ UKI general manager, Ed Betts, considers the challenges faced by retailers as the financial situation worsens, and how merchandising software can maintain profit margins
Whether you want to sell your home or just make your home look better, then you need to do a few things that can improve the look of your house. Thankfully, this doesn’t have to be a massive overhaul to
Like any career, being a chauffeur has its advantages and disadvantages. Here are some of the pros and cons.
Starting a new venture is challenging, no matter how passionate and motivated you are. Things may be even more daunting if you want to establish yourself overseas. But choosing the right destination can significantly reduce the complexities. Essentially, you must
As inflation hits record highs across the world, few retailers or manufacturers are immune to the impact hitting their bottom line. The level of economic shock has taken most businesses beyond the point of being able to offset with efficiency
Measuring footfall across large green spaces used to be very expensive with hardware such as cameras or sensors being implemented at numerous sites. The modern, most cost-effective way to measure this footfall is by using GPS mobile phone data which
Over the past few years, there has been a seismic shift across the retail sector. There is an argument to say the changes which were accelerated during COVID were in play pre-pandemic – but the inflation pressures alongside the rise
Many businesses turn to discounts when they look to grow their customer base. It may work in the short term by driving one-off sales, however, these customers won’t usually develop any affinity with your company – they’ll be hard to
With the cost of living rising significantly, it would come as no surprise that browsing for a new car could be at the bottom of the pile for purchases. The current climate doesn’t have to put you off from finding
Let’s cut through all the confusing advice on headless and help businesses make the right decisions on headless commerce, says Peter Youell, EVP Technology at Astound Commerce
The gaming industry has seen incredible growth, especially throughout the pandemic with people being forced to stay indoors and resort to online gambling. Sports betting is particularly dominant in the UK, with football betting making up approximately 48.4% of the
The Covid-19 pandemic changed the world of work fundamentally, forcing many businesses to try working from home for the first time.
Customers are at the heart of every business and must always be your top priority. Those who receive excellent customer service are more likely to share their experience with friends and family, increasing positive awareness of your brand. Particularly since
Replatforming to a composable commerce architecture can be a daunting task, but a good Product Information Management (PIM) solution can help you manage, clean, and scale your product data across every existing and new channel, says James Barlow, regional director
If you’ve just started looking at online casinos, you may have noticed that most of them offer some sort of bonus to new players and, if you are asking yourself if they are real, they are. These bonuses may vary
Following this week’s announcement that the UK government plans to introduce formal regulation for the Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) industry by mid-2023, Robert Flowers, CEO and founder of DivideBuy, a leading UK Point of Sale (POS) finance pioneer, comments:
While consumers are being hit by rising costs of everything from groceries to household bills to fuel, businesses too are facing similar eye-watering rises in bills, rates and supplies and they are concerned that they are not seeing the same
So-called challenger banks have been disrupting the financial sector’s perennial performers over the last five years. Companies such as Monzo and Starling have found ways to use the convenience of smartphone technology and fintech to create simple, secure and accessible
At the end of 2021, the eCommerce sector lost some $20 billion to fraud. This was a significant increase from the year before and is pegged to increased numbers of online shoppers over the last two years. Looking at the
