Bank Holidays bring a ‘Spring in the step’ for retailers
As the UK heads towards the spring and an enhanced bank holiday season, millions of consumers have revealed they are planning to go shopping...
How an Omnichannel Approach Can Build a More Diverse Customer Base
Today’s online shoppers expect to be able to shop across a multitude of platforms. According to Harvard Business Review, 73% of all consumers now...
Could the UK Consider Mandatory CO2 Labels for Parcels, Following Germany’s Lead
Could we soon be seeing labels on our parcels revealing their carbon footprint? Industry professionals and politicians in Germany are calling for CO2 labels...
Top 5 China Ecommerce trends to watch in 2023
In 2022, roughly 1 billion consumers shopped on e-commerce channels across China, generating 45.3% of all retail sales online. As one of the world’s largest e-commerce...
Can refocusing on promotional mix over price win back customer loyalty?
In January 2023 grocery price inflation hit a record high of 16.7% according to the latest industry figures - it is now predicted that...
Why Bricks and Mortar Businesses Should Invest In Technology
The retail sector is fighting hard to survive thanks to the knock-on effects of the covid pandemic and now the cost-of-living crisis.
The economic uncertainty...
Is blockchain the future of retail payments?
Today’s consumers expect convenient, secure and easy-to-use payment options for retail purchases. Digital payment methods like mobile wallets and peer-to-peer applications check all the...
Enter the Meh-taverse: The future of retail or emperor’s new clothes?
Is the metaverse a bandwagon worth jumping on? It’s tempting. A Bloomberg headline from 2021 screamed ‘Luxury brands are already making millions in the...
Retail Trends 2023: Strategic focus now critical to be competitive
2022 was a difficult year. Though sales percentages were up almost across the board in the grocery sector, retailers spent the year battling rampant...
Exploring the Advantages of Energy Efficiency for the UK’s Retail Sector
The UK government's Build Back Greener strategy has set ambitious goals for decarbonising the economy by 2050. In response, businesses and consumers are supporting...