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After a tough golden quarter, can Asos reclaim its crown? 

The most recent golden quarter came as something of a pleasant surprise to the market. Across the retail sector, companies rejoiced as sales bounced back in the first Christmas period that was not disrupted by virus variants. Of course, the period was not without its tribulations. Businesses were still hit…

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What does France’s new environmental legislation mean for UK retail?

When it comes to environmental legislation, France is a pioneer. A decade ago, it became the first country to introduce extended producer responsibility (EPR) for textiles and furniture; last year, it added sports equipment, toys, and DIY and gardening equipment to the list. All retailers trading in France – large…

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Reasons retailers should prioritise delivery

The Covid-19 Pandemic accelerated the growth in e-Commerce and it is going to continue to grow as consumers value the convenience and ease of online shopping. Retailers need to have completely joined-up sales, fulfilment and returns processes. There is little point in having a slick website to sell the product…

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How ChatGPT could affect the retail space in 2023

ChatGPT is the new tool taking the world by storm. The AI language processing tool can give you recommendations for a new trip you’re going on, write cohesive essays on a number of topics, and even generate music for you. The sophisticated chatbot interface of ChatGPT works similarly to a…

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Could budget supermarkets dominate ‘the big four’?

The big four – Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda and Morrisons – were once the undisputed favourites for supermarket shopping. However, when the drastic cost-of-living crisis emerged in 2021, it made many households rethink their priorities when it came to buying their essentials and non-essentials.      At the tail end of 2022, Aldi…

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Greenwashing vs ‘Greenhushing’ – how can businesses get it right?

Greenwashing has become a popular buzzword to describe how companies potentially mislead consumers through advertising and messaging by making environmental claims about products or services that do not stand up to scrutiny. The latest casualty to face allegations of greenwashing is clothing retailer H&M, who in the US are being…

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Tips for making a success of festive trading in a cost-of-living crisis

The most important trading season of the year has arrived, and in an intensely competitive market, retailers can’t afford to fail. With mounting costs eroding margins, and a cost-of-living crisis dissuading customers from indulging too heavily this season, retailers know they have to work harder and smarter to turn a…

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A ‘fall from grace’: what went wrong with Made.com

Made.com was once a force to be reckoned with in the retail landscape. Having launched 12 years ago, the group had since enjoyed a rise to dizzying new heights. The company used sleek marketing to tap into its millennial customer base, and became one of the most popular destinations for…

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Primark’s relationship with online shopping

As a company that has hand-waved away online shopping as unnecessary to its business model, Primark has finally relented in a small way with its recent launch of ‘Click and Collect’ for just 25 locations.  Primark notoriously operates on the cheapest end of the clothing market and so has previously…

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Black Friday: How can algorithmic retailing ensure a successful event?

Worldwide activity surrounding Black Friday has never been stronger. In the US, over 53% of consumers plan to make a purchase on Black Friday ; in the UK consumers are expected to spend £8.71 billion over the course of the 2022 Black Friday weekend. It’s an event which represents a…

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