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Despite a muted outlook for 2024, the Retail Think Tank outlines key growth opportunities and predictions for next years’ winners and losers
2024: the year Retail Parks steal the High Street’s crown? Muted economic outlook mustn’t stifle innovation GenAI to move from mainstream hype to dial-moving innovation Food, Health & Beauty and Purpose driven retail set...
Asda completes record month of 81 Asda Express openings ahead of Christmas and confirms it is on track to hit 1000 UK stores by March 2024
Supermarket Asda opened a record 81 new Asda Express stores in December in a bid to bring Asda value to even more communities ahead of Christmas. The conversions of its recent acquisition of Co-op...
How is tech keeping up with the changes in store
Peter Ward, Country Manager for UK and Irelands at Pricer has identified three in-store trends for 2024 that retailers should know about as they plan their IT budgets and allocations. While retail has always been about...
UK consumers believe AI-powered pricing and promotions add the most value to their buying journeys, research by Intellias reveals
42% of UK shoppers are aware of retailers using AI in their buying journeys Over a quarter of consumers (28%) say AI-powered pricing and promotions deliver the most value when shopping 61% don’t mind...
Top 5 Retail Trends & Priorities 2024
Building agility and resilience in a recovering market – 2024 is the year to create new opportunities, stronger systems, and the ability to react fast to a market liable to change By Ed Betts,...
E-Commerce Titans: Unraveling the Success Stories of Amazon, Alibaba, and eBay
In the ever-evolving landscape of e-commerce, a triumvirate of giants has emerged, reshaping the way we buy and sell goods on a global scale. Amazon, Alibaba, and eBay stand as titans in the digital...
I’m dreaming of a white poinsettia Christmas
I’m dreaming of a white poinsettia Christmas With their vibrant scarlet colour, poinsettias have become as much a part of the festive season as Christmas trees themselves. But from Friday 8 December shoppers will be...
FESTIVE TRADING PERIOD A LIFELINE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES IN MIDST OF SHOPLIFTING EPIDEMIC
FESTIVE TRADING PERIOD A LIFELINE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES IN MIDST OF SHOPLIFTING EPIDEMIC New research by Simply Business shows half (54%) of SME owners will have to close, put plans on hold or be...
Thriving Against the Odds: UK’s Organic Market Hits Record £3.1 Billion Amidst 2022 Challenges
Soil Association Certification’s Organic Market Report for 2023 unveils a noteworthy milestone, as the UK’s organic market has reached a record value of £3.1 billion. This growth is attributed to a 1.6% increase in...
EasyFresh Initiative Aims to Ease European Supermarkets’ Struggles in Importing Fresh Produce from Algeria
European supermarkets face significant challenges in importing fresh produce from Algeria due to existing logistical hurdles. Recognizing the need for a solution, EasyFresh, a reputable global transport company, is poised to step into the...