Mental health in retail: how companies can support employees
According to a 2021 study by the Retail Trust, 84% of retail workers in the UK claimed their mental health deteriorated during the COVID-19 pandemic.
What lessons can retailers learn from the online casino industry?
On the surface, the first answer to the question might be “not very many”. But if one were to start looking a little more deeply into it, some different replies might start to emerge. After all, if the comparatively short
How is the current economic climate of retail looking?
Last year was a significantly tough year for businesses across an array of industries, with factors such as coronavirus and the subsequent lockdown measures compounding the underlying challenges created by Brexit.
The state of retail – summer 2021, in the UK
As March is fading away and June is slowly arriving, change is in the air in Britain. When you look around, you are likely to see the return of shoppers strolling through the streets. We have known for a while,
In my opinion: top hybrid retail features that retailers need to know in 2021
By Nils Zündorf, Amazon expert and managing director of the largest European Amazon agency, factor-a The pandemic’s effects on customer behaviour in 2020 lead to significant changes in the e-commerce world. With increases in online sales of over 30% compared to
Retail: re-thinking the way we shop
Retail is changing, and it’s safe to say that it’s never going to be the same again. Although many people are shopping online more so than ever before, the demand for high street stores is still there. What retail establishments
Warmer weather set to fuel fashion, BBQs and DIY at Easter, says KPMG
Warmer weather is poised to fuel fashion, barbecue foods and DIY sales, according to Paul Martin, UK head of retail.
In my opinion: it’s time to rethink retail, says solutions provider Cybertill
Cybertill CEO Ian Tomlinson talks omni-channel retailing: blurring boundaries, converging sectors and convenient choices. Here are five things to consider in 2017 In May 2013 the Retail Research Centre forecast a bleak high street by 2018 with a very much reshaped
Few in retail will be jubilant over Brexit, says chief analyst at Economist Intelligence Unit
Jon Copestake, chief retail and consumer goods analyst, lead analyst - data and research at the Economist Intelligence Unit, considers the impact of the Brexit votie on retail “Brexit has already caused a significant shock in retail markets with the
In my opinion: SMS In retail is here to stay, says customer contact specialist VoiceSage
VoiceSage’s Steve Robertson on why reports of the death of texting don’t really stack up For some, the mobile world’s debate about how the Rich Communications Services (RCS) protocol will provide experiences beyond voice and SMS (http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2016/02/23/google-plans-to-replace-sms-with-a-new-type-of-instant-message-called-rcs_n_9297140.html) spells the imminent end
SAS UK & Ireland pinpoints the retail winners and losers in 2015
Andrew Fowkes, head of retail centre of excellence, SAS UK & Ireland, highlights the retail winners and losers of 2015 While 2015 has been an unpredictable and often difficult year for many UK retailers, their customers have certainly prospered. The Christmas
Consumers to benefit from fifth year of record pre-Christmas discounts, Deloitte reports
For the fifth year in a row, consumers are enjoying bigger pre-Christmas discounts than they did in the previous year, according to analysis from Deloitte, the business advisory firm. The research includes analysis of almost two million products for sale
Design consultancy Market Gravity predicts retail trends for 2016
Technology is set to have an even bigger influence on British retail businesses and their product development strategies in 2016, with growth expected within omni-channels, financial and payment technology and Artificial Intelligence. In addition, the way big businesses discover and
Mood Media predicts most-played songs by retailers for Christmas 2015
Christmas shoppers will be jingling their purses to a mixture of old and new, sentimental and funky, home-grown and international tunes this festive season according to Mood Media, the world’s leading provider of background music and in-store consumer experience solutions. Mood
New MetaPack-Bleckmann partnership brings extended choice to European retail customers
MetaPack, a global leader in e-commerce delivery technology, has today announced that Bleckmann, a leading provider of fashion & lifestyle logistics specialising in retail and e-commerce, will use MetaPack Delivery Management solutions across all of its European operations to support
In my opinion: online marketplaces have changed the world, says Mirakl
As we are about to enter the busiest time of the year in retail, Adrien Nussenbaum, CEO of Mirakl Inc discusses how online marketplaces are increasingly at the heart of digital strategies for retailers, online pure players or B2B companies
Retailers facing most unpredictable Christmas ever, says SAS UK & Ireland
Andrew Fowkes, head of retail centre of excellence, SAS UK & Ireland, on why this is the most unpredictable time of the year for retailers and what they can do to make the most of it Once upon a time, the festive
UK ranks second in readiness to bridge the online/offline retail divide in Europe, Visa Europe reports
Social media and smartphone adoption make the UK market one of the most revolutionary in Europe and the most prepared for tomorrow’s shoppers, according to the new Future of Retail Report from Visa Europe. The research reveals that the UK
Retail success in global cities depends on a tailored approach, Knight Frank report shows
Retailers with international ambitions must adapt to local market needs if they are to reap the rewards across global cities, according to Knight Frank which today issued Global Cities : The 2016 Report. This year’s report examines the future of real
Met Office research reveals impact of weather on the UK retail industry
New research, released today by the Met Office, has revealed that almost half of retailers and suppliers (47%) rank the weather in the top three factors external to their business, which drives consumer demand. However, a third (32%) do not
Tourism and retail chiefs call for Chinese visa overhaul to drive £340m boost to UK economy
Giving Chinese visitors longer visas would bring more than 250,000 high-spending tourists into the UK each year, boosting the economy by hundreds of millions of pounds, according to an alliance of British retail and tourism businesses. The UK China Visa
Retailers get mobile: Fujitsu launches specially designed tablet for retailers
Fujitsu has launched its STYLISTIC V535R Retail Tablet, the latest addition to Fujitsu’s tablet offering portfolio, designed to withstand a demanding retail environment, delivering improved customer service and boosted staff productivity. Unlike consumer tablets, the device is claimed to be
Belstaff partners with ‘Invisible speaker’ manufacturer Feonic
Feonic, the ‘invisible speaker’ specialist, has joined forces with British lifestyle brand Belstaff as an integral part of the company’s latest shop window campaign. To promote Belstaff’s latest clothing range, a motorbike was placed in the window of the brand’s flagship
In my opinion: retailers need to embrace mobile faster, says app expert Common Agency
News that successful omni-channel retailer Argos has generated £1bn of m-commerce revenue in a year, should act as stark warning for other retail brands that fail to realise the power of mobile. That’s the message from experienced retailer Simon Howship,
Naomi Campbell teams up with TCC to run in-store loyalty marketing campaigns
Retail marketing company TCC has announced it has signed an agreement with Marenco, Naomi Campbell’s key partner, to develop a range of Naomi Campbell-branded products that retailers will be able to use to reward shoppers when running in-store loyalty marketing
