If around the world retailers are troubled by the impact of e-commerce and a changing competitive environment, the US is where the real “retail apocalypse” has already started. Thousands of …
The rise of social e-commerce
Social media marketing is nothing new. Retail brands have long used social media ‘influencers’ and celebrities to increase brand awareness and drive sales. However, until very recently, retailers would have …
Beating the algorithm: what the rise of voice e-commerce means for retail
Just like online shopping before it, voice-controlled shopping is set to be the next disruptive force in retail. Almost half of the households will own a Google Home, Amazon Alexa …
Latest ONS figures reveal UK Retail remains under pressure
After a tough Christmas period, retailers started 2018 facing another difficult month. The latest report from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) confirms a trend highlighted by other studies: …
Ready, set go: Where is UK in the digital race?
In a world increasingly driven by technology, people have got used to the prompt improvements in how they search for data, completing online shopping and managing their bank accounts online. …
Food in crisis: is Brexit putting us on the Breadline?
Frozen working-age benefits, slow wage growth and rising inflation thanks to Brexit mean that an average household income in Britain will keep stagnating each year. Although many of the low-income …
Dressed to Impress: why is fashion this season’s must-have asset for investors?
In September 2017, Apax Partners acquired a majority stake in matchesfashion.com for an undisclosed sum. While high profile, this acquisition is just the tip of the iceberg, supporting a trend …
Why ethical consumption may count for less than investor pressure
London Fashion Week featured the first annual Sustainable Fashion London symposium, addressing issues around sustainable design, production, retailing and consumption. This reflects changing consumer sentiment: new research by GK140 shows …
Why care about branding?
Branding is a key identifier for many consumers that differentiates you from your competitors. A brand comprises of more than the logo, colour, font and imagery – though these act …
Next Business Analysis: The Wolves are at the Door for Fashion Retail
In light of profit warnings and a share price decline of clothing retailer Next, CEO Lord Wolfson attributed the uninspiring performance to a general decline in consumer spending of fashion due to a …
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