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Black Friday: How can algorithmic retailing ensure a successful event?

Worldwide activity surrounding Black Friday has never been stronger. In the US, over 53% of consumers plan to make a…

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How Lightning 50 winner Piglet in Bed is getting the bedding business just right

It was in 2017 that Founder of Piglet in Bed, Jessica Mason, launched her online bedding business with only a…

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Geoff Lloyd warns on expected ‘greater demand’ this Black Friday

What led to you becoming director of retail and what responsibilities come with the role? My career began on the…

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Henderson Technology celebrates three year collaboration with Gander

Innovative reduced food app, Gander, is marking the three-year anniversary of its Northern Ireland launch in partnership with Henderson Technology.…

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Why Scurri predicts a spartan Black Friday

Can you tell us a little bit about Scurri and what it offers as a platform?  Scurri is a cloud-based…

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Beyond retail: 4 ways to unlock direct-to-consumer relationships

CPG and FMCG brands — that is, Consumer Packed Goods and Fast Moving Consumer Goods, respectively — are fortunate to…

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How can retail companies prepare for a more scrupulous festive season?

After two years of Covid-impacted festive periods, any hopes that the retail industry had for a return to normal in…

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Do Royal Warrants still hold value for retailers?

British monarchs have been issuing Royal Warrants since the 15th Century. These warrants were issued over the centuries to craftspeople…

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Is the rise in distressed M&As set to continue?

The number of merger and acquisition (M&A) deals targeting UK retailers has increased in the last year, up from 28…

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Thinking critically about customer reviews

Unfortunately it’s no secret that consumers and retailers alike are staring down the barrel of an economic recession. With shoppers…

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