Future contactless growth to be fuelled by mobile wallets.
Contactless payments usage reached record levels in 2023 as all age ranges now use this method of purchasing and spend levels are also on the rise.
Two big retail acquisitions are on the cards. But don’t these things always come in threes?
There’s always a shimmer of excitement that runs through the retail sector when a big acquisition deal is on the cards.
[Feature] New Mobility: The connected car, a new sales channel.
The connected car can transmit data in real time and communicate with any digital platform, including e-commerce sites.
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[Feature] New Mobility: Defense is the Weakest Form of Attack.
The automotive industry is undergoing a remarkable transformation, experiencing unparalleled changes in technology and market dynamics.
[Feature] Revolutionising shopping centres: #3- Train stations, shopping malls attached to platforms.
Railway stations involve high levels of traffic and are gradually becoming retail locations.
Why retailers need to be more generous to their staff.
Sadly, the news of imminent job losses at The Body Shop comes as no surprise. But it does highlight how perilous a career in retail can be.
Lockers in retail: innovation or inconvenience?
This month, Glynn Davis and Matthew Valentine spar over…lockers! Brace yourself for a riveting exploration of a strategy that's reshaping the retail landscape.
Regent Street heading for boosted shopping experience.
Regent Street is to be the centre of a major overhaul of the area following the commitment of an increased multi-million investment by the local council.
The Deck playing a winning hand.
The largest store-front in Savile Row in central London is home to a women’s tailoring business that only opened its doors in 2020.
Why do acquisitions so often make great brands turn bland?
Coverage of the problems currently faced by The Body Shop highlights several factors that are all too familiar when retail brands face administration.