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The dos and don’ts of installing EV chargers at retail parks

Electric vehicle (EV) adoption is accelerating across the UK, and retail parks are uniquely suited to support this shift. With more EVs on the road, the demand for good locations to charge is paramount. With their large car parks and numerous amenities, retail parks are well suited for hosting an…

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Journey to AI: build strong foundations for retail success

While AI has been grabbing headlines and presenting a vision of what is to come, AI is real and effective right now, and it forms the keystone of the retail industry’s future. But for many businesses, the journey to AI feels like a daunting one. Fragmented data systems, legacy processes,…

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How EV charging increases footfall and boosts customer loyalty

As the rate of EV adoption among the public increases, more drivers are looking for places to charge their EVs. This trend is only going to accelerate, especially considering the Government’s recent series of incentives and grants to make EVs more affordable.  This is a key moment for retail site…

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Curating the clutter: How brands can cut-through product overwhelm

Consumers are met with an overwhelming volume of information each day, leading to decision fatigue that can make it difficult to choose products, and even cause them to abandon their shopping baskets altogether. When this happens, shoppers are more likely to stick to a well-known brand or pick up the…

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Bonners Piano Centres opens flagship Newcastle store

Bonners Piano Centres has opened a new flagship showroom in Newcastle, marking its fourth UK location at a time when the wider musical instrument industry faces significant challenges. The UK market has been hit hard in 2025, with well-known retailers including Play Music Today, GAK, JG Windows, and Music Matter…

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Five forces reshaping UK fulfilment, and how brands can respond

In the UK, shifts in technology, consumer expectations, and economic pressure are driving structural change across the fulfilment sector – positioning it now as a core driver of customer experience and brand reputation. At Fidelity Fulfilment, we work with both fast-scaling DTC brands and some of the UK’s largest multichannel…

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Aptos named leader in IDC MarketScape for mobile POS in fashion retail

Aptos, a leader in unified commerce solutions, today announced its placement in the “Leaders” Category in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Mobile Point-of-Sale Software Platforms for Fashion Retail 2025 Vendor Assessment (Doc #US52037824, June 2025). The IDC MarketScape report offers a comprehensive evaluation of mobile point-of-sale (mPOS) software platform vendors, assessing their current…

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Dotdigital Group acquires influencer, affiliate and referral marketing platform Social Snowball for $35m

Dotdigital Group plc (AIM: DOTD), the leading SaaS provider of customer experience and data platforms (CXDP), has acquired Social Snowball Holdings, Inc., a US-based influencer, affiliate, and referral marketing platform for e-commerce brands, for $35m (£25.5m). The investment brings together two fast growing technologies that until now have been distinct…

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Why are retail sites installing EV chargers?

Why are EV Charge Point Operators taking such an interest in retail sites?  The number of EVs on the road is expanding rapidly, however, there is a high demand for reliable charging infrastructure. Retail sites are the perfect locations for EV charging facilities since they have car park space and…

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The most sought-after jobs in British retail in 2025

By 2025, the British retail landscape is a mysterious blend of shuttered doors, mass sackings, and a thriving ecosystem of creativity and new career opportunities which can be home-grown. While the closure of thousands of stores and the whole transformation of the high streets made it look like the retail…

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