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The Great Resignation: Why the battle for talent sees retail staff come out on top

A new report by stakeholder intelligence firm alva has revealed the biggest winners and losers from the last three years when it comes to positive employer and employee sentiment in the UK. As the UK begins to climb out from the pandemic and find a new way forward, retail workers…

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Brightpearl launches ‘Growth Hacking’ podcast for online retailers 

Bristol, UK, and Austin, Texas-based tech firm, Brightpearl, is launching its first podcast, the ‘Lightning 50 E-Commerce Growth Hacking’ show. Hosted by industry expert Caroline Baldwin, the podcast is a weekly 15-minute bitesize show in which Baldwin interviews retail luminaries from high growth companies. Each guest on the show has…

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Responsiv: The new age of automation in retail  

There is no doubt the landscape of retail is rapidly evolving. Driven by ever-developing technology, the effects of the pandemic, and changing consumer habits, it is no surprise that more and more retailers may be looking towards new technology and automation to help streamline their data and operations in a…

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Fastest growing funsport from the US comes to UK

Think volleyball and then think again: with four squares. CROSSNET was created by three young American entrepreneurs and is literally game-changing as the World’s first four square volleyball game. The Miami-based brand is recognised as one of the fastest-growing fun sports brands and is sold in over 1,500 locations throughout…

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Marketplace misconception risks diverting valuable business away from independent retailers

Nearly two-thirds (64%) of consumers expressed a desire to support independent retailers in 2022, yet 90% of them believe the only way to do so is to buy from them directly. In a survey conducted across 2,000 working adults by British marketplace OnBuy, which is on track to be UK’s next…

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Marketplace misconception risks diverting business away from retailers

Nearly two-thirds (64%) of consumers expressed a desire to support independent retailers in 2022, yet 90% of them believe the only way to do so is to buy from them directly, according to a recent surevy. The survey, conducted across 2,000 working adults by British marketplace OnBuy, which is on…

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CyberJammies wakes up to dream solution from Brightpearl

Key facts TREBLED revenue Live in JUST 120 days 5-star customer service  Britain’s fastest growing fashion brand, and 11th overall fastest growing online retailer according to Brightpearl’s Lightning 50 “Absolutely everything has improved significantly since we signed up with Brightpearl” – Mark Tweed, brand director, CyberJammies 2020 was the year…

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Embracing trends to keep retail supply chains moving

Although it’s increasingly challenging to predict the full impact of global events on supply chains, one of the most influential factors affecting the movement of goods is consumer trends and how changing behaviours can alter retail operations.  With the right data and strategy, it’s possible to get an accurate view…

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From click to ring ring: a new way to check-out?

Last month, it was announced that the proportion of online retail sales fell to its lowest level since the e-commerce boom of March 2020 and in January, the online share of retail sales fell to 25.3%. While this dip is no doubt partly due to a rise in high street…

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Annual quest to find the UK’s fastest growing online retailers begins

Despite restrictions easing, the pandemic appears to have altered our shopping habits forever.  The boom in online shopping during the coronavirus pandemic has seen many of us become increasingly more comfortable shopping online, with global e-commerce jumping to $26.7trn (£20.4trn).  New data from Brightpearl, a popular operating system for retailers,…

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