retail

Number of retail jobs falls in first quarter

The number of full time jobs in UK retail has fallen by 2.5% compared with the same time last year,…

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Why are retailers still talking about channels in 2018?

When it comes to retail, there are two conflicting media narratives. One contends that physical retail is collapsing with an…

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The retail evolution and RFID – Ushering in the era of retail 3.0

Adoption of disruptive technologies is just that…disruptive. Yet, although implementing disruptive innovation can present a range of challenges, a business…

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Increase in retailers using secondary revenue to boost profits

More retailers are making use of secondary revenue to increase sales outside of core offerings, online marketing company Webloyalty’s ‘Beyond…

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How retailers can avoid customer dissatisfaction over the coming years

The ways in which we shop have constantly evolved. Whether it’s a greater shift to online shopping, card spending overtaking…

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650 retail stores have closed in 2018 so far

Nearly 650 retail stores and restaurants have shut or are at risk of closure since the start of 2018. According…

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Record online retail sales growth in March

Online UK retail sales grew by 18.9% year-on-year (YoY) in March, as the high street reported the steepest year-on-year drop…

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Retailers should capitalise on the fluid workforce to gain competitive advantage

The rise of digital has completely transformed the retail landscape, bringing with it a raft of new opportunities – and…

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The best omnichannel retail experience is an invisible one

Have you ordered pizza from Dominos recently? If you have, it’s unlikely that you called the nearby store on the…

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Why retailers shouldn’t roll over on their recycling obligations

It can often be a difficult task for retailers to remove, transport and dispose of mattresses and figures show that…

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