Pixevia CEO talks about honing customer experience in autonomous stores
Autonomous stores made possible by cameras, sensors and artificial intelligence (AI) have been pitched as something that will revolutionise the…
16 Apr 2024
K-Retail: How the Korean Wave has taken over global retail
South Korean culture is prevalent in many areas of modern daily life, whether that’s food, TV, fashion, or music. This prevalence is known as ‘Hallyu’, or the Korean Wave, and…
03 Apr 2024
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 new technologies that change the way we do business. In…
28 Mar 2024
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 Greggs had to close several outlets in Manchester, Newcastle, London…
28 Mar 2024
Secondhand style will make up 10% of market in ‘seismic shift’ for sector
The global secondhand apparel market will be worth $350bn by 2028 and will comprise 10% of the fashion market worldwide by 2025. The Resale Report, written for online fashion thrift…
21 Mar 2024
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 and larger screens. This enriched landscape has ultimately heightened expectations…
21 Mar 2024
Cocoa prices continue to rise. When might the tide turn?
Cocoa prices have reached record highs as a drop in the global supply leaves chocolatiers scrambling to secure the essential raw ingredient. GlobalData, Retail Insight Network's parent, predicts a fall…