HR
This coverage focuses on human resources strategies and workforce management within the UK retail industry. Reporting highlights recruitment trends, staff retention, training and development, workplace policies, diversity and inclusion initiatives, and leadership approaches to managing retail employees. Designed for executives and managers, it offers insights to support effective HR practices and strengthen organisational performance.
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Apr- 2019 -17 AprilAdvice
How retailers can make the most of gifting occasions this spring
Spring is a key sale-boosting period for the retail sector. Indeed, recent data suggests that Easter alone is worth almost £600m to retailers. That’s in addition to general ‘spring’ shopping occasions which are based around the start of a new season – for example, families looking to spring clean the…
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16 AprilAnalysis
The future of wireless retail technology
Digital transformation, although a term thrown around a lot within all industries, refers to changes made to business models in order to keep up with changing consumer behaviours. This comes as a reaction to digital developments across the board that means businesses can streamline processes, to provide a more effective,…
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15 AprilAdvice
An opportunity for fashion retailers to shine
Almost everywhere we turn there are proclamations of retail doom, high street downfall and talk that things have never been so tough. Just last month, the fashion retailer Select announced that it was preparing to call in the administrators, putting 2,000 jobs at risk. However, there has also been some…
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12 AprilAdvice
Top four golden benefits of dropship
With the inexorable rise of e-commerce, consumers have become increasingly discerning and demanding. The key battle grounds for retailers have become focused around product choice, convenience and speed. Whilst almost all retailers recognise the urgency to improve their multichannel offerings, only a few are effectively delivering. Most retailers, in trying…
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11 AprilAdvice
The impact of personalised direct mail
Today, only 18% of retail purchases are made online – yet we are told that the high street is dying in favour of online shopping. Whilst we do live in an increasingly virtual world, the value of traditional sales channels should not be underestimated nor undermined in the marketer’s mind,…
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11 AprilPeople Moves
Ted Baker appoints Lindsey Page as new CEO
Ted Baker has appointed Lindsay Page as the company’s new CEO, following the announcement the investigation into former CEO Ray Kelvin’s conduct had concluded. The fashion retailer’s board revealed, in light of Kelvin’s resignation with immediate effect on 4 March 2019, the conclusions and recommendations of the investigation carried out…
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10 AprilAdvice
Are security cameras the future of retail?
Ask somebody what they immediately think about when someone mentions CCTV and their mind often jumps to the idea of; being watched, invasion of privacy or even the phrase ‘Big Brother’. The tussle between security over privacy remains, but there are new benefits that may be changing the balance in…
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9 AprilAnalysis
The ultimate guide to creating a positive CX for mobile
Customer experience (CX) has the power to shape a consumer’s perception of your brand, with research showing that a positive customer experience can have a huge impact in terms of brand loyalty, conversion rates and sales. For this reason, creating a positive CX – by providing customers with an enjoyable…
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8 AprilAdvice
Retail, data security and (re)building trust
Data security may have once been the sole mandate of the IT professional but that is no longer the case. Data breaches have become a fact of life for businesses, occurring numerous times each year worldwide. As a result, the public is now more aware than ever before about the…
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5 AprilAdvice
The global online opportunity for luxury retailers and brands
The global luxury retail industry does not show any sign of slowing down, with the market expected to grow by 3-5% YoY to reach €320-365bn by 2025. Though the luxury sector has been well-known for its initial hesitation to expand online, its steady growth can be attributed to the increased…
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