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Future of Retail 2020
Our Future of Retail special report, published in The Times, examines how retail is expected to continue post-coronavirus, what brands need to know about social commerce, the new retail calendar, and so much more. The featured infographic looks at how coronavirus has impacted holiday season shopping and whether shoppers will cut-back and save or indulge more than previous years.
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Trust what consumers say
Consumer reviews via an independent, transparent and trusted channel have come into their own
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Data and the trust barometer - the new frontline of retail
Consumers are increasingly demanding control of their data and its ethical use
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Q&A: Meeting customer needs in the age of social commerce
The rise of social commerce has multiplied the channels through which people shop. Productsup chief marketing officer Marcel Hollerbach says retailers need commerce marketing to thrive in this new world
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Marketplaces provide a flexible business model for a changing world
Far from belonging to ecommerce giants, the marketplace platform model is now accessible to any company desiring the agility to serve customers in the digital age
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#supportsmallbusiness
Instagram is helping small businesses survive, and even thrive, during the pandemic
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Robots are efficient and a spectacle
An in-store robotic storage and picking system can help lure consumers back to high street shops
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AI-powered search is the new weapon in online retail
Artificial intelligence and machine-learning can help place more items before consumers as they browse online, boosting sales
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It’s time retail took headless and PWAs seriously
Coronavirus lockdowns have been catalysts for retail change, accelerating the move towards a digital-first approach
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Future of Fintech 2020
What does 2021 hold for fintech? Our Future of Fintech special report, published in The Sunday Times, explores topics on eco-conscious startups, diversity in the industry, helping small businesses, financial literacy and more. The featured infographic looks at SME opportunities for fintech in the changing business landscape.
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Future of Infrastructure 2020
From net-zero to small ports, our Future of Infrastructure special report, published in The Times, explores why reaching net-zero will require a major infrastructure overhaul, demand for electric vehicles, the infrastructure talent pool, and more. The featured infographic looks at which sectors and countries are in need of the most investment to keep pace with the demands of the future
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Legal Innovation 2020
From virtual hearings to legal advice on social media, our Legal Innovation special report, published in The Times, covers how the legal sector is transforming and adapting including legal technology, ‘uberisation’, and more. The featured infographic examines the lack of representation in law firms and why it isn’t only bad for business but also society overall.
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IoT for Business 2020
Our IoT for Business special report, published in The Times, examines what the future holds for IoT, how it can help save water, tech adoption, and more. The featured infographic looks at how different industries are implementing IoT across their organisations.