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Feb- 2018 -26 February
Why Irish consumer exports are rising despite Brexit uncertainty
In the wake of the decision to leave the European Union, many businesses within Irish consumer products saw this not as a challenge but as a platform for a myriad of opportunities and consequently started looking at how to maintain ties to the UK as well as open up new…
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23 February
Feeling the squeeze: how to fight falling profits and rising costs
The boom in e-commerce over the last few years has altered the way we shop beyond recognition and the fast pace only looks set to increase. But this rapid transformation has come at a cost to retailers. Profit margins are being squeezed ever tighter as they find themselves under pressure…
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22 February
An algorithmic approach to more personalised customer relationships
Personalisation in retail is not new – this is what retailers have been doing since the days of the little black book. However, machine learning and automation of marketing and loyalty communications are proving to be game changers in terms of delivering individual experiences, more efficiently. Increasingly we are seeing…
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21 February
When customers call the shots, flexibility is key
It’s no secret that the ecommerce industry is in a constant state of transformation, as digitally savvy shoppers continue to expect more and more from brands and retailers. Whilst it’s true that the UK remains a global leader when it comes to online shopping, we’re seeing that our favourite brands…
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20 February
My retail trend predictions for 2018
Rife with advancements in technology, new financial regulations and waves of thinking, the landscape of modern business is constantly evolving; pushing forward-planning to the forefront of driving success. This year has already seen the implementation of PSD2 and the launch of Amazon’s first check-out less supermarket, but there are a…
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19 February
Are you making these common mistakes on your e-commerce platform?
It is thought that by 2040 some 95% of purchases will be facilitated by e-commerce. As more people are turning to these platforms instead of the physical stores to make their purchases, it is vital for retailers to ensure that they optimise their platforms in order to boost traffic and…
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16 February
3 ways retailers can achieve better customer experience
In an ever-more-personalised retail world, where shopper loyalty is driven by the overall shopping journey, businesses big and small need to invest in a holistic customer experience strategy to keep up with customers’ interest. So what key elements should retailers consider when building a sensorial experience? Create the right atmosphere…
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15 February
Understanding, influence and drive – Challenging change management
We’ve all heard the saying ‘change is the only constant in life’. As retailers know, and in some cases have learnt the hard way, this can definitely be applied to their industry. The retail sector in the UK has changed significantly in the last 10 years and this dramatic transformation…
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14 February
Retail needs to play its part in reducing carbon emissions
A leaked study in 2008 revealed that emissions from shipping could be up to three times higher than previously believed. It was something of a wake up call for an industry that was on its way to becoming one of the largest contributors to global CO2 levels. That was a…
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8 February
Five ways paid search can help retailers maximise sales events
Accounting for an estimated £8bn sales in 2017, Black Friday is a firm fixture on the retail calendar, even stealing sales from more traditional Christmas spending (December spending fell by 1.5% according to ONS). Having merged into Cyber Monday, the most effective ‘Black Fridays’ last year were actually week-long events,…
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