Top 10 UK High Streets for Independent Shops Revealed
New research by American Express Shop Small reveals the nation’s top 10 hotspots for independent shops, showcasing the small businesses and the valuable role...
Elevate to resonate
While some may have suspected bricks and mortar retail would struggle in a time of low growth and high inflation, the luxury sector is...
Profits through Purpose: What can the fashion industry learn from Vinted?
A rise in environmental consciousness among consumers and the cost of living crisis has enabled pre-loved and second-hand fashion businesses like Vinted to start...
Channelling success in a competitive retail market
Consumer touchpoints are growing exponentially, making media activation more complicated as shoppers flutter across thousands of channels and apps, making the possible combinations infinite....
Why Retailers Need to Prepare for the Social Commerce Boom
Social commerce - purchases made directly on social networks - may seem anecdotal to some, but it's taking off and is expected to grow...
How AI is set to transform the retail industry
How AI is redefining the retail experience
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to change the day-to-day work of retail professionals in a range of...
Circular retail, the High Street revival and cost-conscious consumerism tops 2023 retail trends, new...
Circular retail prompted by sustainably-minded shoppers, a revival in bricks-and-mortar demand and continued cost-conscious consumerism by price-sensitive shoppers were among the emerging retail trends...
Pret subscription model: The future of business or a disaster waiting to happen?
Subscription models are at first glance nothing new, with streaming services having adopted this strategy since their inception. However, this model has adapted and...
‘Reclaiming’ lost loyalty for high-street brands via the Metaverse
Mark Zuckerberg has tongues wagging with big claims about his “Metaverse”, and while he’s since shed very little light so far on what this...
Why Amazon’s New “Just Walk Out” Supermarkets Will Change Everything. Forever
Everyone has something to say about Amazon. Yet one thing always rises above the critiques: They've been ruthlessly customer focused. If it doesn't benefit...