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Sainsbury’s trials ‘till-free shopping’ at south London store

Supermarket giant Sainsbury’s is trialling a new ‘scan, pay and go’ scheme at its Clapham North Station Local store, enabling…

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How independent retailers can use packaging to connect with customers

Putting a figure on the number of independent retailers is no small feat. According to the British Chambers of Commerce,…

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Apple becomes first ever US company to be valued at $1trillion

Tech giant Apple has become the first ever US stock listed company to be worth $1tn (£767bn). Apple hit the…

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UK retailers ‘hijack’ Amazon Prime Day

UK retailers have attempted to ‘hijack’ Amazon Prime Day by offering discounts in the run up to the sale event.…

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What’s next for the Luxury Sector?

The luxury goods market is being shaken up like never before with the rise of new consumers and changing buying…

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Bricks and Clicks: great CRM requires great customer experiences

Fifteen or so years ago the retail experience became polarised: retail stores satisfied instant fulfilment but online was the first…

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Mega-trends that are shaping mobile payment platforms

Banks and other financial service providers have a great deal to gain from offering secure mobile payments to consumers eager…

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Top 3 reasons retailers might struggle to maintain footfall

In today’s competitive retail environment, driving footfall remains the bedrock of any successful brick-and-mortar store. With more big names announcing…

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Imagined ownership: four steps to nudge customers closer to purchase

Lately, when opening the Asos app on my phone, I’ve been struck by how keenly they’re pushing their ‘try before…

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How the personal touch drives retail success

Retailers today have to go the extra mile to secure customers’ attention. Tactics, like personalisation, which previously were labelled ‘nice…

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