Sponsored Articles
Sponsored Articles present thought leadership and commercial insights from partners and service providers within the UK retail industry. This section features expert commentary, case studies, and analysis on topics such as technology, supply chain, workforce, and sustainability — offering readers a deeper understanding of solutions and strategies supporting retail performance. Retail Sector’s Sponsored Articles deliver valuable perspectives from industry specialists contributing to the sector’s innovation and growth.
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Apr- 2025 -29 April
Missed the PCI DSS v4.0.1 compliance deadline? How retailers can catch up quickly
Retailers have long been at the cutting-edge of payment innovation. From cloud computing and smart devices to advanced POS systems, new technologies are enabling industry players to continually enhance the customer experience and streamline operations. However, there is a less desirable side to this ecommerce evolution. Retailers are no longer…
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29 April
Choosing the right ESL partner: Why reliability and security matter more than ever
In today’s fast-paced retail world, standing still means falling behind among competitors. As customer expectations rise, retailers are embracing digital innovations to stay relevant among the crowd. At the forefront of this shift are electronic shelf labels (ESLs), smart tools that do far more than display prices.But not all ESL…
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28 April
How are EV charging hubs boosting revenues for the retail sector?
Supply and demand is one of the most fundamental principles of the retail sector. For EV drivers, the demand for charging infrastructure is insatiable. Meanwhile, the government’s net-zero commitments are causing a rapid shift towards the sale of EVs. However, the supply of charging infrastructure is lacking. This is where…
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24 April
Temu strengthens commitment to quality assurance with Eurofins Consumer Products Testing partnership
Temu, the international e-commerce platform, is strengthening its product safety and compliance measures through a partnership with Eurofins Consumer Product Testing and Eurofins Assurance, leading global providers of testing, inspection, and certification services. This collaboration aims to support transparency in Temu’s product safety processes, enhance quality control and ensure that…
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1 April
Ergonomics isn’t just about fancy chairs
We tend to associate ergonomics with equipment: standing desks, lumbar cushions, adjustable chairs. And yes, they help. But if that’s where the conversation stops, most companies miss the point. Because true workplace comfort isn’t only about what you sit on. It’s about the ecosystem around you—how spaces are set up,…
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Mar- 2025 -6 March
Temu earns high marks from top German consumer watchdog
Temu, the online marketplace, has received strong endorsements for its quality, data security, and customer-friendly returns in a recent evaluation conducted by Stiftung Warentest, Germany’s leading consumer testing organisation. Stiftung Warentest, known for its rigorous and impartial assessments, awarded Temu a “good” rating for its data handling and shopping experience.…
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Feb- 2025 -17 February
How Temu approaches product safety
Temu, an online marketplace, has expanded rapidly since its launch in 2022 and now operates in 90 markets across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Oceania. The platform connects consumers with independent third-party sellers, including manufacturers, and offers a range of products at various price points. Temu…
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Jan- 2025 -3 January
Halfords revs up omni-channel customer engagement with Aptos Technology
Aptos, a leader in unified commerce solutions, announced today that Halfords has recently extended its use of Aptos software to support its customer engagement and store operations strategies. Halfords is leveraging Aptos’ POS, CRM and Sales Audit applications, with each of these solutions working together to help Halfords deliver inspiring…
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Dec- 2024 -17 December
HG appoints Gina Slade as country manager UKI as it continues to clean up across UK & Ireland
Cleaning experts HG International b.v. have announced the appointment of Gina Slade as Country Manager for HG UK & Ireland. In this role, she will assume full responsibility for the subsidiary where the HG brand continues to experience significant growth and popularity, and having solidified its place as the second…
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Nov- 2024 -28 November
How you can make savings on commercial refrigeration by spending more!
Sounds counter-intuitive, right? If you need to save money then you spend less! In most cases yes, but not so when it comes to essential commercial refrigeration that your business relies on. In hospitality and retail settings where storage and display refrigeration is critical to operations, and especially in a…
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