Productivity
This coverage explores productivity in the UK retail industry, focusing on workforce effectiveness, operational efficiency, process innovation, and cost control. Reporting provides insight into how retailers optimise resources and performance to remain competitive — supporting executives, managers, and professionals driving improvement initiatives.
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Oct- 2019 -15 OctoberEconomy
BRC ‘disappointed’ with business rates relief in Queen’s speech
The British Retail Consortium has responded to the Queen’s speech, praising its approach to crime and sustainability but was “surprised and disappointed” at its approach to business rates. Commenting on the speech, which tackled issues such as immigration, crime, business rates and brexit, The BRC said: “The Government should implement…
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9 OctoberComment
Enhancing the retail customer experience through data
The dawn of modern consumerism means today’s customers increasingly expect products and communications tailored to their individual preferences. Driven by technological advances, and led by digitally-savvy retailers like Amazon and eBay, brands are looking to data analysis to deliver tailored recommendations every time customers open their emails, smart apps, social…
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Aug- 2019 -15 AugustAdvice
Responding to sexual harassment in the retail workplace
A recent survey from regional law firm Foot Anstey found just over 1 in 10 (11%) retail workers have experienced “inappropriate touching of a sexual nature” in their current role – with over a third (36%) of those workers believing their employer “could have done more” to prevent it happening. …
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Jul- 2019 -19 JulyTechnology
Microsoft reports Q4 revenues of £26bn despite gaming slump
Microsoft has revealed its total revenues for the fourth quarter jumped 12% to $33.7bn (£26.7bn), despite struggles at its gaming division. For the three month period ending 30 June, the technology company also recorded a 20% increase in operating net income to $12.4bn (£9.9bn). Microsoft attributed the growth to the…
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17 JulyAdvice
Four key trends for the rest of the retail year
As retailers strive to find ways to innovate and attract customers back to the high street, we are seeing new trends emerge on the high street. Currently, a growing number of bricks-and-mortar stores investing in their behind the scenes framework and technology platforms in order to improve productivity, efficiency and…
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12 JulyAdvice
Why retailers must be ahead of the curve with digital transformation
When it comes to a strong relationship between retailer and customer, the golden rule is knowing the customer inside out. It’s an age old notion: meeting the desires of the customer keeps them coming back for more, again and again. Whilst the year ahead presents much for retailers to profit…
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9 JulyAnalysis
Disorderly Brexit could see the UK economy lose out on £22bn a year by 2024
Employers operating in retail most at risk of losing staff A ‘disorderly Brexit’ could see the UK suffer a £22bn reduction in economic output, compared to an ‘orderly Brexit’ – a new study has revealed. The report, developed by workforce management expert Quinyx in collaboration with Development Economics and Censuswide,…
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Jun- 2019 -3 JuneHigh Street
Amazon launches ‘Clicks and Mortar’ initiative in UK
Amazon, along with business support firm Enterprise Nation, has launched ‘Clicks and Mortar’, an initiative which aims to help small businesses grow, both in-store and online. According to the online retail giant, the scheme will enable more than 100 small online businesses to sell on the high street for the…
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May- 2019 -28 MayHR
Nearly three quarters of retail staff feel underpaid, study finds
Nearly three quarters (71.4%) of retail professionals believe they are underpaid, according to new research from the CV-Library. The study surveyed 1,200 working professionals and also found that over a third (37.7%) work one to three hours extra per week, amounting to 96 hours per year and meaning retail professionals…
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15 MayComment
How AI-powered robots are transforming the retail world
AI-powered robots are transforming traditional warehouses into smart ones, enabling teams to fulfill orders more efficiently, reduce manual lifting and improve stock control. Now they promise to do the same for retail, says Red McKay, of Bossa Nova Robotics. The world’s biggest and most successful manufacturing, warehousing and e-commerce firms…
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