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Three cutting-edge advances reshaping retail’s omnichannel experience

In my role at investment firm Inovia Capital, I’m in the privileged position of being at the forefront of discovering…
Tech turmoil strikes UK retail: Greggs, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, affected

In recent days, IT and software problems have caused major disruption to some of the UK’s best-known retailers. High-street stalwart…
The rise of immersive shopping

Consumers are accustomed to a digital world filled with mobile games, social media, and immersive entertainment experiences on smartphones tablets…
How bracketing trends are reshaping retail strategies

For those acquainted with social media, “try-on hauls” are likely a familiar encounter. This is a trend where viewers are…
How are consumers spending their disposable income?

For many retail customers, spending has changed. Tightening budgets and rising costs have seen consumers become more selective in how…

How live shopping is reshaping retail dynamics

Over the past couple years, live commerce has surged at an unexpected pace, forever changing retail across platforms. Live shopping…
Sipping on sustainability: the green wave in retail refrigeration

Shops, bars, hotels, and restaurants go the extra mile to serve patrons icy cans, crisp beers, and subtly chilled wines.…
Harrods’ digital odyssey yields valuable insights for retailers

Today, the number of digital buyers is at 2.64 billion – 33.3% of the population worldwide. In the rush to…
Rising shoplifting threats meet biometric solutions

The retail sector has seen a surge of late in shoplifting. You only need to log onto the social media…
Festive retail roundup: M&S surges, B&M’s value holds, and savvy shopping

Marks and Spencer shares had another lift in early trade before retreating, as the retailer saw double digit sales growth…