Five trends from this year’s Retail Week Live: from digital fitting rooms to sustainable...
John Lewis is rolling out more livestream shopping and Gymshark is preparing to introduce digital fitting rooms, as Boxpark’s boss Roger Wade warns of...
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...
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...
The Body Shop’s Path to Revival Amid High Street Hurdles
The Body Shop, once a pioneering force on the British high street, has encountered numerous challenges over the past decades. Founded in 1976 by...
Third of Shoppers Hold Out for Sales Before Making Purchases
As retailers continue to grapple with the pressures of the cost of living crisis, new research reveals that a third of shoppers now wait...
Will local high streets see a renaissance as lockdown eases?
Much has been documented about the death of the high street and irrevocable ecommerce trends rendering stores obsolete. But might physical stores see something...
UK Retailers Face Urgent Challenge with Unsold Stock Time Bomb
UK retailers are losing millions in revenue and putting themselves at risk with tied-up capital due to excess stock, finds new research by product...
How data is key to driving the customer experience and delivering personalisation
The past two years has seen customer experience go from a nice to have to an absolutely essential element of business strategy. With services...
Don’t Blame Shrinkage: Why Poor Digital Strategy Might Be Responsible for Retail Uncertainty
Don’t Blame Shrinkage: Why Poor Digital Strategy Might Be Responsible for Retail Uncertainty
While retail is a cyclical industry, it’s important to be honest about...
Live shopping: how TikTok can help the UK catch up
Live shopping is simply teleshopping evolved. The central premise is a live-streamed shopping event where companies can show off product capabilities in real-life settings...
