Experts reveal the biggest retail design trends for 2021 and beyond
New expert insight reveals the retail design trends for 2021 from more welcoming designs to reflect real living spaces to focusing on experiences over sales.
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The comment column is for retail professionals to have their say. Whether responding to published opinion, reacting to or challenging reports or commenting on retail trends and predictions this is where you can gauge sentiment on all sorts of retail focussed topics.
The Food and Drink Federation responds to the publication of the Skills for Jobs White Paper
Commenting on the publication of the Skills for Jobs White Paper Mark Corbett, education and skills policy manager, the FDF, said: “We welcome the publication of the Skills for Jobs White Paper today, and the focus on employers taking a
Supermarkets are the unsung heroes, says healthcare and consumer practice, alva
Of all the many seismic changes that 2020 has precipitated, one that may have gone under the radar of most people is the impact of the pandemic on perceptions of the UK supermarket sector.
Signifyd reveals how to beating the bots at their own game
AI is paving the way for massive growth in the retail sector, but it’s also a powerful tool for fraudsters. Gayathri Somanath, Signifyd’s vice president of product explains how to beat the bots
How global retail is set to change in a post pandemic world
By Ian McGarrigle, chairman, World Retail Congress, using data from the World Retail Congress: The Retail World 2020: End of Year Report
Automating EPoS analysis: the quickest way to understanding performance & making better decisions
Commercial teams at FMCG companies, who could be spending on average up to an estimated 800 hours each year processing and reporting on epos data, drawing insights from over 800 individual reports from retailers’ EPOS systems, could shortcut the route
ICS: as the green agenda becomes mainstream; organisations must take notice
As we enter the new year, environmental and sustainability concerns have arguably never been higher on the agenda. The incoming Biden presidency, alongside the ambitious goals set out by governments across the world ahead of the COP26 summit later this
Fujitsu’s CTO for retail and hospitality shares top predictions for 2021
The Covid-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the UK economy – and no sector more-so than retail. The high street has been left near-empty for most of the year, while online retailers and marketplaces have continued to grow as they’ve been
A new approach to returns from the UK to Europe can keep customers happy post-Brexit
Let’s face it – dealing with Brexit is not the start to 2021 anyone in retail needs right now. Even with a deal secured following months of negotiations with the EU, the industry faces several challenges in the year ahead.
Early Brexit chaos just “tip of the iceberg” says cross-border trade specialist
Problems in the first few days since Brexit are the “tip of the iceberg”, according to cross-border e-commerce trade expert Hurricane Commerce.
Augmented Reality will redefine the customer journey in 2021 and beyond, says Kooomo
Augmented Reality (AR) will help to create exciting new ways of shopping, as immersive eCommerce technologies become increasingly relied upon by retailers looking to win the trust of consumers in the post-COVID economy. This is according to global e-commerce platform,
Northern Ireland facing food supply disruption at its borders and may stop UK mainland businesses serving the market, says SCALA
David Howorth, executive director at SCALA, a leading provider of management services for the supply chain and logistics sector
Office Space in Town: working from home in perpetuity is neither sustainable for people or businesses
Commenting on the Prime Minister's view that there will be a strong return to the office following the coronavirus pandemic, Giles Fuchs, CEO of leading serviced office provider Office Space in Town, said: “The Prime Minister is right to put
Kalibrate 2021 predictions: Covid-19, data and analytics and fuel retailers finding the ‘new normal’
By Rich Wilcox, vice president, data operations at Kalibrate
From bots and money mule recruitment, to Authorised Push Payment fraud – what to expect from fraudsters in 2021
LexisNexis® Risk Solutions, the global data and analytics provider, today predicts what it expects the key fraud trends will be in 2021. Fraud has evolved significantly in 2020, with fraudsters taking advantage of people’s fears and uncertainties around the Covid-19
Our year of opportunity: 2021 annual workplace predictions from The Workforce Institute at UKG
The Workforce Institute at UKG today released its annual predictions of the top trends that will impact the global workforce in 2021.
UKVIA calls on government for vaping ‘essential status’ to help smokers during third national lockdown
The UK Vaping Industry Association (UKVIA) is calling on the government to consider classifying vape shops as essential retail, as the UK enters a new national lockdown.
Key e-commerce, digital marketing and recruitment trends set to dominate in 2021
Digital talent acquisition agency Beringer Tame outlines the key trends that will come to the fore next year on the back of the COVID-19 pandemic
Direct to consumer e-commerce is retail’s rising star
Global e-commerce platform Kooomo outlines the opportunities in direct to consumer e-commerce and how to prepare for potential challenges
EHL Ingredients tips 2021 top food trends
Predicting food trends for the year ahead has never been so unpredictable but here, Tasneem Alonzo, joint managing director at EHL Ingredients, shares insights into what we can expect to see on tables during the year ahead
FDF: agreement to allow hauliers with negative Covid test to enter France is welcome progress
Commenting on last night’s news of an agreement to allow hauliers to continue to travel between the UK and France, the FDF’s chief executive Ian Wright said: “Last night’s news of an agreement to allow hauliers with a negative Covid
Five e-commerce tips for businesses in 2021
If there’s one thing 2020 has taught us, it is the art of adaptability. As we knock on the door of 2021, the next stage of transition is upon us.
FDF responds to continued suspension of accompanied freight traffic from UK to France
Responding to the continued suspension of accompanied freight traffic from the UK to France, FDF CEO Ian Wright, said: “36 hours after the French border was closed to accompanied freight, and with 1500 lorries stranded in Kent, it is imperative
Hitachi Capital Consumer Finance: don’t pronounce the high street dead just yet
Does the pandemic spell the end of the high street? No, it doesn’t and here’s why. High streets in our towns and cities are the heartbeat of society, enabling human connection.
Influencer Matchmaker: how to transition an influencer into a brand ambassador in 2021
The effects of this year have seen the influencer marketing industry ramp up, and by a significant amount, too. Our Instagram feeds are filled with more ADs than before and the battle is on for brands to secure long-lasting, authentic
