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
Digital skills high on retail’s shopping list, according to new UKCES report
Retailers needs to attract graduates and workers with digital and customer services skills to boost productivity in the sector, according to a new report by the government’s skills experts the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES). The report, ‘Sector
China’s online grocery market to be worth $180bn by 2020, IGD reports
The Chinese online grocery market, already the world’s largest, is set to be worth almost $180bn by 2020 – nearly five times its current value of $41bn, according to the latest IGD research. Other highlights from IGD’s findings reveal that
Walkbase named a “Cool Vendor” in Digital Business by Gartner
Walkbase, the provider of in-store analytics for airports and retail stores, today announced it has been included in the list of “Cool Vendors” in the April 15, 2015, ‘Cool Vendors in Digital Business, 2015’ report by Gartner, Inc. The ‘Cool Vendor’
Industry welcomes government’s decision to cut red tape on click and collect services
Government plans to open up click and collect services to all high street shops have been welcomed by the retail industry. Under the plans shops would be able to build new click and collect facilities, such as covered collection points or
A fifth of shoppers would rather have beacons direct them around a store than a shop assistant, Conjure finds
First it was self-checkout, now beacon technology is threatening to replace store based staff, according to a study by Conjure on the use of beacons in retail. Conjure found nearly a fifth (18%) of shoppers said that they would rather
ACE Retail Resilience Programme wins funding for national roll-out
Museums and galleries across England are actively being encouraged to adopt a more business-like approach and think commercially through a new retail training programme which launches next month. The Association for Culture Enterprises (ACE) Retail Resilience Programme is an integrated commercial development
