The popularity of contactless payments, online shopping and smartphones is having a significant effect on how we manage our money and pay for things, leading to debit cards overtaking cash as the most frequently used payment method in the UK, according to the latest research from UK Finance.
The latest UK Payment Markets report shows how new technology, payment innovation...
UK digital studio Pikcells has created the world’s first 3D online kitchen planner for Wren Kitchens using proprietary software that offers retailers a simpler way to make online shopping a more interactive experience. Pikcells’ kitchen planner for Wren gives customers fantastic visibility along with the ability to move around inside the kitchen they have created using options from Wren...
As uncertainty surrounding the fate of big British high street names continues, new research from Groupon reveals the most pressing issues facing local retailers. Four in ten (40%) independent retailers don’t have a dedicated website, and shockingly 97% don’t have a dedicated app for their store.
The research also shows a stark contrast between the opinion of local businesses and...
Argos has launched an innovative new Augmented Reality (AR) feature in its iOS app, allowing customers to view an animated version of different TV models in their own homes using their smartphone.
Within its iOS app, customers can use 25 full-scale, 3D models of TVs from popular brands including Samsung, Hisense, Sony, Hitachi and LG to easily visualize what it...
With the England team kicking off its World Cup campaign against Tunisia this evening, the UK retail sector will be hoping for a business ‘bonanza’, with fans indulging in the likes of beers and pizza whilst watching the TV in support of their country. However, Uwe Weiss, CEO at Blue Yonder, warns that retailers must adapt their replenishment processes...
Sports car manufacturer, Porsche, has launched an interactive pop-up store at intu Trafford Centre. Open until 4 July, the Porsche Life pop-up store is designed to encourage customers to interact with the brand and explore it through a digital playground.
A focal point of the pop-up store is a large scale model of the Mission E, the upcoming Porsche battery electric sports...
Organised by Retail Focus Magazine and SDEA, the first Creative Retail Awards took place on 5 July at a packed Bunga Bunga in Covent Garden. With a champagne reception, live band, DJ, magician and juggler, the retail design and display industry celebrated champions in the retail design sector in a relaxed and fun setting.
To view the full list of Winners from...
Harvey Nichols is offering Live Shopping to online customers for the first time as part of a strategic partnership with retail technology company Hero. The service enables customers shopping at harveynichols.com to connect with an available stylist at one of the retailer's seven UK stores, as well as its Dublin store, at the click of a button.
Through real-time chat...
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