retail Archives

Snapchat showcases VR ‘Lego wear’ in pop-up shop

February 14, 2019

This week, a playful pop-up in Fitzrovia showcases the latest cutting-edge retail technology with Snapchat LEGO WEAR, immersing shoppers in an augmented reality fashion boutique experience.

Retailers preparing for Brexit: rise in brands allowing shoppers to pay with international currency

February 13, 2019

There has been an increase in the number of major UK retailers offering the option to pay in international currency, largely seen as a reaction to Brexit-related uncertainty in the lead-up to 29th March.

CSR: Expectation higher for Tech, food and fashion sectors to show they care

February 12, 2019

People are more aware of how their buying decisions impact the world around them and want all industries to commit to corporate social responsibility, especially the technology, food, and fashion industries.

Unilever buys healthy snack brand Graze

February 6, 2019

FMCG giant Unilever has bought UK healthy snacks firm Graze for a reported value of £150m.

What’s in store for retail in 2019? Top 5 Predictions

January 30, 2019

With shoppers becoming ever more demanding and retailers under pressure to deliver the seamless service experience consumers crave, Manhattan Associates, has identified five key themes it believes are set to dominate the retail agenda in 2019.

Consumer trust becoming key to brand success- report

January 25, 2019

Growing concerns regarding privacy and data security have reached a tipping point, driven by an astonishing increase in consumers’ expectations for trust and transparency in the brands they purchase, according to new research.

Poor website UX is damaging a quarter of B2B commerce

January 23, 2019

Forget product availability or price point, it’s poor website usability that is losing valuable trade for ecommerce businesses.

Snoop Dogg becomes a shareholder in Klarna, transforms into ‘Smoooth Dogg’

January 17, 2019

Payment provider and bank, Klarna, has collaborated with rapper and global pop culture icon, Snoop Dogg, to bring Klarna’s concept of “smoooth” to the next level.

PrettyLittleThing boosts ‘next purchase’ with loyalty platform

January 17, 2019

PrettyLittleThing has partnered with Narvar, a technology company helping retail brands deliver premium post-purchase experiences.

Boohoo bucks ASOS trend with strong Christmas revenues

January 15, 2019

Online fashion retailer Boohoo raised its revenue guidance after successfully navigating a tough Christmas for the high street, contrasting with rival ASOS, which was forced to issue a profit warning.