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Feb- 2018 -6 February
Popping Off? The pop-up shop looks set for a revival in 2018
While some of the UK’s favourite brands experienced a dip in footfall and an increase in online sales over the 2017 festive period, the death of the high street is a long way off. This is partly due to the habits of younger shoppers, whose interest in creating “experiences” has…
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1 February
Why retailers are losing the fight against online counterfeiting
What do premier watches, designer handbags and prescription pharmaceuticals all have in common? These are just a few items being sold on the Internet, as counterfeits of actual brand names, for enormous profits. In fact, according to the International Trademark Association, $460bn (£323.11bn) of counterfeit goods were bought and sold…
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Jan- 2018 -31 January
How to cater for the millennial consumer
Technological advancements have certainly changed the game for the modern-day consumer, and this couldn’t be more true for the group known as millennials. Being clued up when it comes to online content and data has changed the way in which millennials have made decisions about where to shop, and if…
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29 January
PPC trends we’re likely to see in the retail industry in 2018
Last year, there were many changes to paid search, including a change to the AdWords dashboard and the rise of voice search, the latter we’re likely to see a lot more of over the course of the next 12 months. But what about other aspects of PPC? Will robots take…
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26 January
Using RFID to improve the customer experience
Dissatisfied and unengaged customers are an unfortunate part of the retail industry. Poor customer service can result in the possible loss of a sale or diminished brand loyalty. However, what is poor customer service actually costing your business? Dean Frew thinks Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) holds the key. Research from…
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22 January
How can retailers overcome the omnichannel challenges?
Consumers’ demands on retailers have intensified in the past decade. Previously, having an online store to accompany your physical shop was seen as a luxury, now it is essential and online shopping has taken the next step to meet customer demand. Consumers want the ability to shop seamlessly across multiple…
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19 January
How to make Right to Work checks easier
The UK workforce is becoming increasingly diverse in its makeup, and while undoubtedly this is a good thing, it isn’t without some challenges. Civil penalties set by the UK government have become stricter for those who are employing workers who do not have the right to work in the UK.…
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18 January
Why a business plan isn’t enough – 7 steps to a successful ecommerce strategy
For retailers with an online presence looking to grow year-on-year, an ambition to scale or even an overall business plan isn’t enough. It’s absolutely vital to have a well worked through e-commerce strategy in place. Here are the steps to take to nail your ecommerce plan. 1. Begin with what…
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16 January
Hackers and POS systems – how to stay safe
Targeting Point of Sale (POS) devices has become one of the more preferred approaches for attackers over the years as they seek to exploit any known vulnerability. The latest POS attack to make the headlines was of course the data breach suffered by major American retailers Forever 21 after malware…
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9 January
Great expectations: what consumer demands mean for final mile delivery
Those of us in the logistics industry know that,when it comes to parcel deliveries, expectations for quicker services is constantly increasing. In 2016 industry experts predicted a rise in consumer demand for quicker and easier delivery solutions. The Consumer Expectations Study from IBM found that, when choosing whether to buy…
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