Health and wellness is the consumer trend to tackle and AI can help
Over recent years, consumers have become more receptive to health and wellness trends, and this is forecast to increase.
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Misinformation – Technology Trends
Online misinformation, in its most successful forms, can impact its audience in different ways. It...
Third national lockdown takes a slice out of Topps Tiles’ revenue
Topps Tiles was adversely affected by the third national lockdown. Its H1 was a tale of two halves, with retail...
Argy-Bargy or Lethargy? Here are some lost consumer trends that might not make a comeback post-pandemic
By now, it is a common consensus that the Covid-19 pandemic has acted as an ‘accelerating force’, whether we are...
Vivo plans to open more than 100 stores in India
China-based smartphone brand Vivo has revealed plans to strengthen its operations in India by opening more than 100 stores by...
Asda restructuring accelerated by structural shift to online shopping
Supermarket giant Asda places 3,000 jobs at risk as part of an online investment drive, which aims to capitalise on pandemic-driven demand. Asda has warned that 3,000 workers in its…
Retailers must prioritise consumer privacy as demand for personalised retail grows
The personalisation of retailers marketing communications can easily breach consumer privacy, so it is of utmost importance that retailers deliver positive consumer experiences while avoiding the downsides of reputational, operational,…
Crocs emerge as pandemic trend, boosting revenue for the footwear designer
Crocs have become a staple for those seeking comfort during the pandemic, pushing the company’s financial performance to new heights. In its Q4 2020 results, it was revealed that revenues…
How retailers can use collaborative data to improve business: LiveRamp
UK-based data connectivity platform LiveRamp European managing director Vihan Sharma tells Retail Insight Network how retailers can use collaborative data to boost sales and improve customer service. Jessica Paige: How…
The Very Group capitalised on the continued shift to online in the run up to Christmas
The Very Group has finished 2020 on a high, with retail sales rising 25.2% in the seven weeks to 25 December 2020, as it appealed to demand Christmas gifting amid…
Advanced analytics and predicting market trends in FMCG
With that in mind, advanced analytics company Signals Analytics recently asked its customers, “If you could wave a magic wand, how would you use technology to make the planning process…
