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Apr- 2025 -14 April
US tariffs and De Minimis changes: What you need to know
Global markets may well be rebounding after President Trump announced a “universal 10%” tax on all imports, except China which…
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2 April
Why the hiring experience in retail is so key
In retail, the customer experience is paramount, and justifiably so. However, this can be dependent on the ability and enthusiasm…
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Jan- 2025 -29 January
From classroom to commerce: How Alok Ruia reinvented SockShop
Alok Ruia, Director of SockShop, did not initially set out to join the family business. The Ruia Group, founded by…
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29 January
Makeke: The app helping independent retailers take on ecommerce giants
Jenniffer Gearheart-Tang, co-founder and CEO of Makeke, has always had an entrepreneurial streak. With a career spanning marketing, executive recruitment,…
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Dec- 2024 -23 December
Faire’s Charlotte Broadbent on making wholesale accessible
In an era where independent retailers face growing challenges, Faire, a global online wholesale marketplace, has emerged as a transformative…
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13 December
Plinc’s Stuart Russell on AI and personalised retail marketing
In an era of constant transformation, staying relevant to customers while achieving business objectives is no small feat for retailers.…
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11 December
Theo Paphitis: The secrets behind his retail empire
Theo Paphitis, known to millions as one of the original Dragons on the BBC’s Dragon’s Den, is much more than…
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9 December
The gift card revolution: insights from Anna Uprichard
Gift cards have undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years, evolving from simple gestures of convenience into powerful tools that…
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4 December
Tradition meets innovation: Sam Walker’s vision for Walker & Ling
Sam Walker, owner and manager of Walker & Ling, stands at the helm of a business steeped in history yet…
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Nov- 2024 -26 November
Reinventing loyalty: Josh Graham’s vision for mobile-driven retail
Josh Graham, co-founder and chief marketing officer of Airtime Rewards, reflects on a journey that began in the aisles of…
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