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Is free delivery becoming the ‘disposable coffee cup’ of the retail world?

One of the biggest environmental challenges of our world is the disposable coffee cup. What was once seen as a…

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Black Friday is not a day, it’s a ‘bargain bonanza’ fortnight

With recent reports lamenting the demise of the high street, one could be forgiven for thinking that physical stores have…

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What does ‘real-time’ mean in retail?

We are living in an ‘instant gratification’ era and the way we shop is evolving. Big box retailers like Amazon…

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How ‘technology transformation’ is shaping the retail renaissance

For European retailers, 2018 has been tough. However, retailers are resilient, and hopes are high that a more positive outlook…

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How the ‘customer experience’ can improve inclusivity in-store

Next month, a number of British retailers including Asda, Marks and Spencer, Sainsbury’s, Barclays and Argos will be coming together…

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Why the retail industry needs Extended Producer Responsibility

Waste as a resource remains a hot topic in the news agenda. Consumers are becoming more concerned about the future…

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The future of the department store is in ‘science-driven’ marketing

Once classed the pillars of our high-streets, department stores are now facing troubled times. They’ve developed a reputation for being…

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How businesses can prepare themselves for trading following a no-deal Brexit

It should come as no surprise that the Government would leave establishing trade strategy within the EU, post-Brexit, up to…

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The Brexit dividend may be nearing an end for UK retailers – so what now?

Much has been made of the potential ‘Brexit dividend’ that the economy may enjoy if the UK parts company with…

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How can boutique window dressing affect in-store visits?

Businesses do some weird and wonderful things to attract people into their store — Zara introduced augmented reality in their…

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