The world of technology is changing exponentially; we are inventing at a higher rate than ever and continuously moulding the world that we live in. Virtual reality was a thing of science-fiction not so long ago, but nowadays red and blue cinema glasses have given way to headsets and holographs that can transport us anywhere. Retailers are already capitalising...
Hallmarking can guarantee purity and the independent certification of a diamond can prove that the stone has been graded by an unbiased and professional examination. Read on as we cover all the key facts on UK jewellery laws and regulations.
When buying jewellery and diamonds, many customers aren’t clued up on UK jewellery laws and regulations. Below however, we...
There’s no shortage of data predicting a retail apocalypse on the UK high street. According to a 2018 report from PWC, about 14 shops close every day on UK high streets, with a net 1,123 stores disappearing from Britain's top 500 high streets in the first six months of that year. Meanwhile an ONS report from 2017 showed its...
Hunter is delighted to announce the appointment of Mark Reed as its new Chief Financial Officer with immediate effect. Mark joins Hunter from Anya Hindmarch, where he served as CFO since 2017. He brings significant financial and retail expertise, having also served as Finance Director at Hackett for over thirteen years.
The appointment represents a further strengthening of Hunter’s senior...
Signifyd has announced the general availability of its newest product – Signifyd Chargeback Recovery – to allow merchants to address every type of chargeback. Retailers enjoy the certainty that the buying experience they’re providing consumers is protected with Signifyd’s customer-first, end-to-end solution, not just from fraud, but also from abuse, process issues and revenue loss.
While consumer abuse, sometimes called...
Amazon is the retail phenomenon which started in a garage and now, nearly a quarter of a century later, new research from Mintel reveals that almost nine in ten (86%) Brits are Amazon users/shoppers*. Highlighting the ongoing popularity of the retail giant, according to Mintel, more Amazon shoppers have increased their shopping (21%) with the retailer than decreased it...
There are a handful of topics that are sure to shatter the stoic façade of British endurance. The nation known for its stiff upper lip prides itself in enduring all hardships. We ‘keep calm and carry on’ through all atrocities and hardships.
That is unless you do something utterly outrageous, of course. Like change the price of a frog-shaped...
A new global study from Rakuten Marketing reveals the proportion of marketing budget being set aside for influencer-led campaigns has nearly doubled over the past two years to reach 40% in 2019.
The study, which focused specifically on marketers in consumer-facing brands such as fashion, cosmetics and travel companies, unveiled that in the UK, marketers are now setting aside in excess of...
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Franchises are extremely popular across industries. Currently, over 120 industries have options for franchises. Normally, this would entitle a franchise to receive help with their site selection and development support, operating manuals, brand standards, quality control, training and business advisory support from the franchisor.
It’s simple to notice why franchises are continuously appearing. Here, we look at some of the...