How retailers and policing can build a stronger intelligence picture of organised retail crime
Organised retail crime does not respect store boundaries, business boundaries or police force areas. What appears to be an isolated…
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Why size inclusivity is becoming a margin strategy, not a marketing one
Ask most retail teams why they carry a wider size range and the answer usually arrives in the language of…
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Retail media won’t fix the footfall problem
Footfall was in decline even before the pandemic and growing numbers of traditional retailers are investing heavily in their retail…
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The hidden threat undermining retail’s net-zero plans
Retail property teams are in the middle of a compliance crunch. With energy performance standards tightening sharply and 2027 looming,…
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Retail’s 2027 EPC crunch: why 2026 is the year to act
The retail sector in 2026 is navigating a landscape defined by razor thin margins, mass store closures and mounting regulatory…
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The hidden cost of product returns in e-commerce
Customers often overuse return policies. Especially when it comes to the fashion industry. Why not order several sizes and send…
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Digital Product Passports: unlocking transparency and circularity in retail
In the near future, consumers across Europe may begin scanning QR codes on everyday items—from sneakers to consumer electronics—to access…
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When compliance training is not enough to protect your business from cyber threats
“We make soup and soap. No one is after us...” That was the received wisdom inside one global pharmaceutical and…
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The real brand ambassadors are already on your payroll
Celebrity ambassadors still attract millions of pounds in investment in the retail sector, and it’s a strategy that can be a shortcut…
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Gift Cards: retail’s best bet for a strong holiday season
Every holiday season feels important for retailers, but this year, the pressure is different. Shoppers are showing signs of caution…