Smart cameras give physical retailers the ability to compete with online
It’s been over 70 years since CCTV first became commercially available. At the time it was considered a revolutionary development, but for most of...
The future of shopping is phygital
AI assistants, social media shopping, immersive shopping experiences aided by augmented reality, click and collect...The number of new shopping formats and possibilities boosted by...
Retail in 2022: Embracing the ‘store of the future’
In recent years, retail has experienced a digital overhaul unmatched by other industries. Forced to adapt to a permanent shift in consumer behaviours and...
Are autonomous stores the future of retail?
The digitalisation of the retail industry, which has been advancing at a rapid pace in recent years, has also led to equipping physical stores...
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...
Recent Study Highlights the Continued Affection of Britons for High Streets
High streets are iconic thoroughfares at the heart of many communities and have long held a special place in the hearts of the British...
UK retailers: Are you ready to ‘sleigh’ this year’s holiday campaigns?
Last year, according to Statista, the U.K.’s total holiday spending was set to top £84 million, with an average spend of £1,746 per shopper....
Is Buy Now Pay Later the solution to stalling aftermarket growth?
Rising inflation, spiralling prices and higher servicing costs are all combining to pose a challenge to the aftermarket sector.
With a recent McKinsey report forecasting...
The Big Squeeze is coming: How retailers can pivot their business for success in...
Retailers experienced many more challenges in December, which is typically their busiest month of the year. According to ONS data, consumer spending was down...
Retail Innovation: Past, Present… and Future
Hammerson, the UK’s leading retail property specialist, reveals findings of its latest retail and consumer research report in partnership with retail experts Global Data,...
