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...
Three quarters of CMOs surveyed planning to expand direct-to-consumer selling channels into 2023
Consumer electronics brands are looking to increase their direct-to-consumer selling in 2023, despite the cost of living crisis and reductions in consumer spending. In...
EuroShop 2023 – What you need to know
EuroShop 2023 will take place in Düsseldorf from 26 February to 2 March, providing a platform for over 1,700 exhibitors from 56 nations to...
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...