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...
Over one third of online shoppers will only associate with responsible brands
More than one third of online shoppers in the UK will only associate with ‘responsible’ brands – including those that treat staff fairly, source...
Employee-first technology: tackling key retail challenges
The face of retail is continually changing and our sector needs to leverage technology in order to respond effectively. But when it comes to...
The Department Store dilemma
Unfortunately for many department stores, the pandemic has been a final blow in the battle with online retail, spiralling real estate costs and difficulty...
4 Necessities for Successful Livestream Shopping
Livestream shopping (or “ShopStream”) is revolutionising retail as we know and love it. It has evolved from the times of QVC into an immersive experience...
New report reveals the retailers with the best brand logos
The Nike swoosh, the bitten fruit of Apple and Mickey Mouse’s simple silhouette have been voted the best brand logos of all time, according...
Morrisons takeover approach: Who wants to buy the supermarket and why?
Morrisons has snubbed a £5.5 billion takeover approach from a US private equity firm amid speculation that more UK supermarkets could be snapped up.
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Shoppers will return to high street, ‘but it will be a different place’
The high street will remain an important outlet for business after the pandemic, but will be a “different place”, Samsung’s corporate vice president for...
More than a quarter of payments in 2020 were contactless as cash use plunged
More than one in every four payments last year were contactless as cash use plunged, according to figures from a trade association.
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Prime Day ripe for companies not named Amazon
Prime Day has become an increasingly important retail event in the UK, as much for consumers as it is for Amazon’s publicity and profits.
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