Take a walk around the touch-free store
Many retail brands have spent years and millions transforming their stores into immersive experiences. But how will they...
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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Are dark stores retail’s bright future?
With online retailers running out of warehouse space and physical outlets seeing less footfall, a brilliant new partnership...
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How to encourage impulse buying online
Shutting doors in the run-up to Christmas is a retail nightmare for many stores, especially those that rely...
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Could your brand rival Amazon?
Outselling the ecommerce giant is a fool’s goal but, in this time of retail upheaval, premium products with...
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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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Mergers, Acquisitions & Exit Strategies 2021
2020 spelled boom time for M&A, but why was this and can we expect it to continue? Our Mergers, Acquisitions & Exit Strategies report explores the pros and cons of earnouts, the best ways of getting culture right and the growing importance of ESG
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Supporting SMEs 2021
During lockdown, small British businesses went out of their way to give back to their local communities, as our Supporting SMEs report discovers. Also featured are top tips from founders on startup pitfalls, lessons about digital transformation and an exploration of why recent Brexit deals have failed SMEs
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Cryptocurrencies 2021
Though it seems like a word from Elon Musk can send bitcoin’s value rocketing or plummeting, what are the real drivers behind the value of cryptos? Our Cryptocurrencies report explores why central banks are keen to get in on the game, how the issue of bitcoin’s energy usage is being handled, and what makes cryptocurrencies such an attractive area for top talent
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Sustainable Innovation 2021
As we approach COP26 this autumn, the drive for business and government alike to take action in the fight against climate change is accelerating. Our Sustainable Innovation report explores how greentech startups are improving supply chain transparency, how consumer tech is embracing the circular economy, and how innovators are working towards a greener future for work, cities, and travel