Automation
This coverage examines the role of automation in the UK retail sector, focusing on technology adoption, workforce impact, operational efficiency, and supply chain innovation. Reporting highlights how retailers implement automation to improve productivity, reduce costs, and respond to consumer expectations — offering insight for executives, managers, and professionals driving transformation in retail operations.
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Nov- 2022 -21 NovemberFeatures
How Lightning 50 winner Piglet in Bed is getting the bedding business just right
It was in 2017 that Founder of Piglet in Bed, Jessica Mason, launched her online bedding business with only a Shopify website and three colours of linen bedding and pillowcases. In a handful of years the British-born brand has taken off, providing a refreshing wake-up call to the bedding industry…
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Oct- 2022 -27 OctoberSponsored Articles
How integrated WMS technology negates errors and drives efficiency for retailers
Customer expectation is continually increasing, with product availability, transparency around order progress, and speed of delivery being high on their agenda. As a result, many businesses have turned to technology to tackle pain points within distribution processes and to increase customer satisfaction; having a unified omni-channel commerce platform that provides…
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Sep- 2022 -15 SeptemberOnline & Digital
THG losses widen despite revenues passing £1bn
THG has revealed its losses widened to £89.2m in the first half of the year to 30 June, despite seeing revenues surpass £1bn. The online retailer said the loss reflected “consumer price protection investment strategy”, however its medium-term guidance reiterated with cost efficiencies and commodity price improvements should support margin…
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13 SeptemberSponsored Articles
The Golden Quarter: Planning for profit with intelligent merchandising
16 September marks the 100-day countdown to Christmas, also known as the Golden Quarter; the busiest period in the retail calendar. The Golden Quarter can be a difficult time for retail businesses, but this year, of all years, will be a real challenge. The cost-of-living crisis continued disruption to supply…
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Jul- 2022 -22 JulySupermarkets
M&S acquires logistics provider Gist for £145m
Marks and Spencer Group plc has announced the acquisition of Gist Limited, the principal contract logistics provider to M&S Food, from Storeshield Limited, a subsidiary of The BOC Group Limited. Under the transaction, M&S has acquired the entire share capital of Gist for an initial consideration of £145m in cash.…
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19 JulyComment
Five ways IoT is transforming bricks and mortar retail
When it comes to retail, the Internet of Things (IoT) continues to move centre stage, and not without good reason. It helps businesses understand their audiences better, deliver more meaningful experiences and reduce costs. Yet many people don’t realise that IoT made its debut in retail more than 20 years…
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Jun- 2022 -5 JuneFeatures
Less hands make light work: easing impact financial stress on UK retailers
Almost every person in the UK has been affected by the various economic issues currently plaguing post-pandemic pockets. While discretionary spending is reigned in for the majority, many are forced to re-evaluate even essential purchases. When consumers face financial pressures, the effects soon filter through to afflict retailers. At the…
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May- 2022 -16 MayNews
SEO and PPC: improving performance and balance
As retail brands spend more time, focus and resource online, it’s becoming increasingly important to avoid cannibalisation and find the right balance between search engine optimisation (SEO) and pay-per-click (PPC) ads. Both remain hugely important, of course, with SEO helping brands take market share away from competitors by ranking them…
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13 MayFeatures
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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Mar- 2022 -28 MarchOnline & Digital
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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