Why it works: SnapFulfil gives Vax a tidy profit in D2C sector
Global floorcare market leader Vax is enjoying huge growth in its ‘direct to consumer’ e-commerce channel, because of very low overheads and bigger margins
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Brexit uncertainty forcing supermarket suppliers to stockpile to meet customer demands, says Duff & Phelps
Despite the Brexit deadline looming ever closer, most of us are still in the dark as to how the UK will leave the European Union (EU). According to Duff & Phelps, the global advisor that protects, restores and maximises value
Marketing trends to watch for in 2020
As 2019 comes to a close, we've got our eye on the marketing trends to watch for in the new year. New technology, new uses of social media, and new ways that people communicate and connect will all define marketing
How to increase market share by investing in a multilingual website
Expanding their market share is the ultimate goal of retail businesses all around the world. There are plenty of marketing tactics that companies can employ in order to do this, including reaching out to new audiences in other languages through
Risks over Brexit raise need for skilled interim supply chain executives, says Bis Henderson Group
Even if the UK finally leaves the European Union on 31 October, the bad news is, that isn’t the end. In fact, it’s just the beginning of a whole set of changes in trade and other processes that may occur
In my opinion: has the time come for retailers to evolve into media brands?
In the turbulent and ever-changing retail sector, there is one thing which is certain. Playing the same game you always have is going to get you nowhere. In an increasingly data-driven world, the champions of retail in the future will
Why retail needs to bring online service in-line with in-store experience
As 21.7% of the world’s population – that’s 2.14 billion people – are expected to buy online by 2021, the CEO of a global luxury packaging company has said there needs to be a ‘synergy’ between e-commerce and in-store packaging
Could the gambling industry ever become 100% virtual?
The latest figures show that online gambling is now the largest gambling sector in Britain, with 39% of all gambling taking place virtually last year.
From big box to small box retailing – what Boxpark can teach the high street
Something is emerging in the old industrial areas, an exciting idea that is challenging the High Street and injecting the fun back into retail. The exact opposite of big box retailing, Boxpark, a food and retail park made out of
From top to bottom: converting from the upper funnel
The toughest part of attracting new clients to a business is initially getting them in the door or onto a website. According to Marketo, 96 percent of first-time visitors to a site won’t buy at that time. But that doesn’t
Changes in consumer demand are driving innovation in retail
Despite well-publicised struggles for high street stores, the UK retail industry registered over £380 billion in sales in 2018, which represented a third of all consumer spending and 5% of the country’s total GDP. Regardless of the negative headlines, it’s
How to maximize experiential marketing initiatives
More and more, companies are working on ways to get their marketing initiatives off the page or screen and into the real world, to create opportunities for people to interact with their brand up close. Effective experiential marketing causes a
GDPR fines: does your in-store customer management process put you at risk?
As retail moves away from transaction-focused retail to service-oriented in-store offerings, many retailers are implementing initiatives to improve their in-store customer experience.
Teledentistry pioneer SmileDirectClub brings a US smile to Britain
US teledentistry giant SmileDirectClub officially opens for business today to bring affordable and accessible clear aligner therapy to the UK. SmileDirectClub will open nine SmileShops in London, Manchester, and Birmingham, with the first opening in Hammersmith, Oxford Circus and Tower Bridge in London, and Crossway in Birmingham. SmileDirectClub will
Experiential marketing: is it right for your business?
Experiential marketing, also known as engagement marketing, is a hot topic in the modern marketing industry. Companies and brands are looking to create brand loyalty through experiences that breed trust and inspiration in consumers rather than gaining attention through
Any free ports in an EU storm? Boris’s No 10 speech introduces radical new tax-free zone plans, says ParcelHero
Britain’s new Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, is likely to create six new free ports with low or zero taxes if Britain leaves the EU without a deal on 31 October 31, claims the international parcel price comparison site ParcelHero. It
Quinyx: how retail bosses can embrace flexible working this summer
Employers in the retail sector know all too well the wistful day dreaming that comes with the summer months. As temperatures rise, holidays increase, and childcare demands become six weeks long, employers could turn down the rising heat their workers
No-deal Brexit would inflict ‘mortal damage’ on UK food and drink, FDF tells next PM, Boris Johnson
Responding to the announcement of Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP as the new UK Prime Minister, Ian Wright CBE, FDF chief executive said: "The UK's largest manufacturing sector, food and drink, is central to our critical national infrastructure. The industry
Retailers need to start infrastructure preparations now to strike gold this Golden Quarter, says Claranet
Black Friday and Cyber Monday have become a fixture in the British retail calendar, and a much-needed boost to sales. As we pass the halfway point of 2019, Claranet has urged retailers to start preparing, stress-testing, and optimising their infrastructure
Inn Supplies reveals the cost of employee work breaks
In order to run a successful business, two things need to be considered. One, the costs of running, and two, the cash flow that will support this. As you’re adding up the costs, you may be surprised at the different
Online retail tips and tricks: keeping one step ahead of the digital game
The chances are that you have already experienced a moderate amount of success if you happen to own a retail-based website. Not only are these business models extremely flexible, but the capability of connecting with a massive virtual audience signifies
Top tips to create an experiential pop-up
A pop-up store isn’t just a temporary place for you to sell your goods. It’s a chance for you to create buzz around your business and to spread your brand’s message far and wide. That’s why you need to create
Bitcoin is a retailer’s dream come true, says FastBitcoins.com
Ten years ago, a research paper titled “Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System” was published, under the pseudonym, Satoshi Nakamoto. The paper outlined a format for a radical new digital currency called Bitcoin, created by marrying computer science, distributed systems,
Tips to optimise a social media strategy
You could reasonably describe social media as the "connective tissue" of the internet. It swiftly delivers content about your brand to consumers, who then might go on to share that content or seek out further information about your brand. It's
OKI Europe: the growing bond between print and retail
Today, it is vital for the retail industry to adapt according to changes in shopping habits, and key trends of consumers. To meet these consumer demands, businesses are dependent on developments in technology and print to maintain high levels of
