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Nov- 2022 -16 November
Retail faces multiple challenges – A key one is fixing the data layer
As the UK consumer battles rising inflation, interest rates, scary heating bills and even considering back-up generators to avoid potential power cuts, retailers have needed to consistently up their games to maintain customer loyalty. On the supply side, the latest uncertainties are an unwelcome addition to the disruption from…
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9 November
How retailers can win customers in a more challenging climate
As we enter this critical period of the year for retailers, they are faced with a series of new challenges dampening consumer confidence. The impact of inflation with consumers facing real term pay cuts, increased energy costs, surging mortgage bills and now the highest interest rate hike in more than…
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Sep- 2022 -13 September
Thinking critically about customer reviews
Unfortunately it’s no secret that consumers and retailers alike are staring down the barrel of an economic recession. With shoppers facing double-digit inflation they’re (understandably) tightening their belts to make the most of every penny and are seeking reassurance that when they do spend, they are doing so wisely. Cue…
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Aug- 2022 -17 August
PepsiCo martech leader unveils game-changing retail marketing strategies
To remain competitive in today’s signal-saturated world, retail marketers need to deliver relevant, personalised content throughout the customer journey. According to a new eConsultancy report, in partnership with Cheetah Digital, entitled 2022 Digital Consumer Trends Index: Consumer Attitudes and Trends in Personalisation, Privacy, Messaging, Advertising and Brand Loyalty, UK consumers…
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17 August
Mobile marketing trends and opportunities for UK retailers in 2022
Smartphones are often the first thing people check in the morning and the last thing they touch at night. In the UK, it’s estimated that people spend an average of four hours every day clicking, tapping, swiping, and watching on their mobile devices – that’s at least a quarter of…
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16 August
What your TikTok Shop should look like
TikTok isn’t just a social media dynamo among consumers in their teens, 20s and 30s, it’s fast becoming a retail powerhouse too. Research shows that 44% of global users discover products from brand videos and more than a third buy something they see on it. It’s become an effective targeting…
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12 August
Supply chain: How to avoid price rows in inflationary times
Managing price negotiations with key suppliers can be challenging at the best of times, but with inflation at a record high and a cost of living crisis affecting households across the country, there is an increased risk of disputes arising. By working collaboratively however, both sides of the negotiating table…
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10 August
Purple’s keys to success in a crucial moment for retail
There’s retail life, but it will not be as we know it With the survey data to hand, Purple has published a New White Paper, entitled: Retail. Not Dead, Just Different. The results provide evidence of a viable heartbeat in physical stores, but also underpin Purple’s contention that retail has…
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May- 2022 -16 May
The Metaverse: The next retail frontier
The metaverse has burst onto the scene as the next big thing, with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg dubbing it the “successor to the mobile internet”. So, what is the metaverse exactly? It’s a group of 3D virtual worlds, built by multiple entities, focused on social connections, that merges both physical…
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Mar- 2022 -18 March
Why the time for local businesses to recover is now
The return to the high street is an unmissable opportunity for shops, restaurants, pubs and bars to attract customers back after a challenging period for the retail, leisure and hospitality sectors. The key to success will be offering unforgettable customer service, unique products and experiences, and convenient payment and delivery…
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