Automation

Sustaining success: Luxury fashion and the environment in 2019

Environmental concern is high on the agenda for retailers of all sectors, shapes and sizes at present, and as we…

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Auto-replenishment: Is this how we want to shop in the future?

From supermarkets automating their stock systems, to consumers installing Amazon Dash buttons in their homes, auto-replenishment is a hot topic…

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Three retail predictions that didn’t happen in 2018 – but might in 2019

Today, customers are fortunate enough to have a wide variety of options to choose from when shopping online. However, this…

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Why automation is a crucial opportunity for retailers

It doesn’t take an expert to tell you how prevalent automation is right now in British industries. We’ve all ‘self-scanned’…

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Footfall struggles to keep up in November

Footfall in November fell by 3.2%, a significant decline on the previous year when it grew by 0.2%, according to…

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ASOS appoints Mark Holland as chief operating officer

ASOS has announced the appointment of Mark Holland to the newly-created role of chief operating officer. A member of ASOS’…

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Digital taxation, and what it means for small retailers

The chancellor’s Budget announcements will have certainly set a few pulses racing in the independent retail sector, for several reasons.…

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Why retailers need to be aware of the potential for bias in AI

Artificial intelligence is distinguished from simpler forms of automation by its ability to learn from its experiences with people. However,…

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Making Data Work: The real-time benefits of real-time data

Data has always had an important role in retail. From shaping decision-making on stock control and pricing, to influencing marketing,…

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What does ‘real-time’ mean in retail?

We are living in an ‘instant gratification’ era and the way we shop is evolving. Big box retailers like Amazon…

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