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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May- 2018 -1 MayAnalysis
The global growth of menswear and what’s next for men’s fashion
Menswear will outperform the women’s clothing sector across the world by 2020, according to research by Euromonitor International. With a contribution of approximately £380bn to the worldwide clothing and shoes market by the end of the next two years, menswear is growing quicker than womenswear — predicted to develop 2.3%…
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Apr- 2018 -30 AprilAnalysis
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 for no-fuss solutions. Several trends are shaping the design and development of mobile payment solutions today, all aiming to attract increasingly demanding and tech-savvy consumers. What are these trends, and…
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27 AprilAdvice
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 store closures since Christmas, getting shoppers through the door and ensuring that a visit converts into a sale has never been more important. What are the top turn offs for…
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26 AprilAnalysis
Why are retailers still talking about channels in 2018?
When it comes to retail, there are two conflicting media narratives. One contends that physical retail is collapsing with an onslaught of reports about retailers shuttering stores and the death of shopping malls. The other argues that physical retail experiences are more important than ever. What these conflicting accounts completely…
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25 AprilAnalysis
The retail evolution and RFID – Ushering in the era of retail 3.0
Adoption of disruptive technologies is just that…disruptive. Yet, although implementing disruptive innovation can present a range of challenges, a business model that is stagnant for decades cannot remain successful indefinitely and is vulnerable to the next wave of innovation. This is the driving force behind the evolution of the retail…
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23 AprilAdvice
Retailers should capitalise on the fluid workforce to gain competitive advantage
The rise of digital has completely transformed the retail landscape, bringing with it a raft of new opportunities – and challenges – for companies to grapple with. Not least among these is the emergence of a new generation of ‘asset-light’, pureplay ecommerce businesses, which have dramatically ratcheted up the level…
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20 AprilAnalysis
SD-WAN de-mystified
IDC predicts that the SD-WAN market will be worth $2.1bn (£1.4bn) in Europe by 2021. That’s a staggering 92% growth each year. The technology has been gathering pace in the US for some time, where it is being widely adopted as the next generation WAN providing cloud access, improved application…
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19 AprilAnalysis
The best omnichannel retail experience is an invisible one
Have you ordered pizza from Dominos recently? If you have, it’s unlikely that you called the nearby store on the phone to place your order. Online sales in the UK, which includes practically every digital platform imaginable, were up 14.5% year-on-year, representing 77% of all system sales. Once you have…
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18 AprilAnalysis
Why retailers shouldn’t roll over on their recycling obligations
It can often be a difficult task for retailers to remove, transport and dispose of mattresses and figures show that in the UK, only a small percentage of mattresses are recycled responsibly, with 7.5 million discarded to landfill sites – usually the cheapest, quickest option. From a policy point of…
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17 AprilAdvice
How retailers can embrace the power of digital
By 2020, customers will manage an estimated 85% of brand interactions without speaking to a human. The prevalence and richness of digital touchpoints means that companies are accumulating a huge volume of measurable information about their customers. This information is power, and leaders are using it to learn from…
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