Why it works is a feature opportunity on Retail Times, which enables companies to profile their businesses to our executive retail-based readership. The column provides an opportunity to highlight a specific service or area of expertise and, critically, illustrate why it works. The Why it Works pieces are especially well suited for showcasing retailer case studies of the service or area of expertise in action.
We are all aware of the profound transformation that has occurred within the retail sector over the past 18 months. The pandemic and successive lockdowns have disrupted the norms of consumer demand and accelerated an already well-established shift towards digital
The lockdown is almost over; across the UK non-essential retailers are finally able to reopen. But with various Covid-19 restrictions likely to remain in place for some time, there’s a lingering concern in the minds of many retail leaders: how
The world is in the midst of a major digitalization shift. We have been forced to embrace new and emerging technologies with the hopes of being able to stay connected socially as well as at work. Companies, families, and day-to-day
The lockdown is almost over; across the UK non-essential retailers are finally able to prepare for what they hope will be a permanent reopening. But with various Covid-19 restrictions likely to remain in place for some time, there’s a lingering
If you take the time to look up in any retail space, you’ll more than likely see similar ventilation systems wherever you go. This will usually consist of some spiral ductwork and industrial diffusers. There’s nothing wrong with this, it
Cost Per Click (CPC) has been a proven digital sales model for some time, providing rich pickings for the likes of Amazon and Google who have millions of sellers. It’s also a very sound strategy for retailers with long-tail brands,
As fears over coronavirus fuel a sudden spike in contactless transactions, Rob Crutchington, managing director of Encoded, explores the vital role of IVR or Interactive Voice Response to deliver fast, secure card payments that boost agent performance and customer confidence
Every year, retailers worldwide are left counting the cost of shoplifting and the entire industry reports losses in excess of $100 billion annually.
Over the past few years – as the general population has increased its awareness of the environmental issues at large in society – retailers have had to adopt a greater ‘eco stance’ in the quest to attract customers and protect
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
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
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
In today’s competitive retail landscape, ensuring absolute efficiency is critical to survival. Both on and off-line, retailers face constrained budgets, rising customer expectations and more pressure via ‘click and collect’ requests, ‘buy to returns’ and a big push for same
When you turned on a tap at home this morning, it’s unlikely you will have given any thought to who made it never mind the mechanics that contribute to its functionality. And, while your interest in those often under-appreciated domestic
For many ambitious, innovative, smaller manufacturers, supplying to national supermarket chains is something of a Holy Grail, a game-changing relationship which allows them to scale up to undreamt heights.
Online retailers can take a leaf out of the retail sector’s book and provide a personalized shopper experience to drive sales and win loyalty, says Teresa Sanchez-Herrera, Marketing Manager of Retail Rocket
Why it works: retailers can benefit from a shared logistics platform, says ArrowXL
Retailers can increase the conversion rate of e-commerce, grow their revenues and improve shopper loyalty if they personsalize the customer journey, argues Teresa Sánchez-Herrera, marketing manager of Retail Rocket Leading e-commerce retailers recognise the value of personalizing the customer journey
A Perry & Co (Hinges) Ltd, a leading independent, family-owned British manufacturer and supplier, is reinforcing its market-leading position with the introduction of three new stylish door furniture collections named Horizon, Vision and Old Hill Ironworks. The new ranges are
A unique psychological study from Avery UK has revealed just how much labels really matter when it comes to consumer decisions and customer loyalty. The in-depth research focuses on how retailers and e-commerce businesses can have power and influence using
With retail increasingly becoming a data-driven business, Paul Milner, marketing director of Displaydata, explains why Electronic Shelf Labels (ESLs) are becoming familiar features on grocers’ shelves as they look to price in more strategic, agile and profitable ways
Established in 2012 by Ben Francis whilst still at school, Gymshark has grown from a screen printing business in a garage, into one of the fastest growing and most recognisable global fitness brands. The Bromsgrove, Worcestershire-based online retailer currently employs 85
Lars Larsson, CEO of Varnish Software, reveals how technology can help speed shoppers' online searches and prevent them defecting to a retail competitor
Ian Tomlinson, founder at cloud technology firm, RetailStore, argues cloud will be critical for retailers to stay ahead and keep customers satisfied in 2017
By delivering massive reductions in energy and maintenance costs, Zumtobel Group has confirmed one of its largest turnkey lighting solution, for homewares and household goods retail giant Wilko. Following trials in two stores, Wilko’s independent energy calculations and site readings
