Augmented reality is transforming how we shop and in particular our online shopping experience.
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RSSFive reasons why retail professionals lie to secure a job
May 08, 2018
Some 90% of retail professionals have got away with lying on their CV, despite 90.9% knowing that it's wrong to do so. That's according to the latest research from the UK independent job board, CV-Library.
£4.8 billion worth of British products hang in the balance following Brexit
May 01, 2018
With the Brexit transition completing at the end of 2020, the UK will need to negotiate new terms for €5.5 billion (£4.8 billion) worth of food and drink products with the EU and third countries, according to insights from Informa's Agribusiness Intelligence.
£6.5 billion is wasted in road freight annually, says OnTruck
May 01, 2018
By taking advantage of online commerce, UK freight carriers and shippers could save as much as £6.5 billion annually.
Retailers missing out on ££££ due to 71% of homeowners suffering from renovation uncertainty
May 01, 2018
Almost three-quarters (71%) of UK homeowners wouldn't know where to start if they wanted to complete a bathroom refurbishment, new research has revealed.
Retailers need to bridge the gap between online and offline
May 01, 2018
By Declan Kennedy, CEO, StitcherAds.
2017 was tough for retailers who faced the constant challenge of reducing costs and increasing efficiency whilst trying to stabilise in-store transactions and improve their online sales. And with recent high profile store closures, retailers are now re-evaluating where their brick-and-mortar shops fit in a market where online continues to outperform.
Stores as markets in the world of Unified Commerce
Apr 23, 2018
Retailers need to use technology to align systems, people and processes to deliver the best brand experience, writes Chris Noble, director of StoreForce.
Can companies build a more resilient last-mile delivery operations in today’s competitive landscape?
Apr 23, 2018
By Maarten Hemmes, CarPal CEO & Founder.
As logistics is changing rapidly, more companies continue to look for ways to improve and optimise their last-mile delivery based on customer's demands and pressure from upcoming trends in the market. But to succeed, they will need to factor in more strategies that will allow them to leverage their services and offer a better delivery experience.
'Amazon effect' will grow as retail challenges increase, says Blue Yonder
Apr 23, 2018
With the retail market reeling from the latest round of profit warnings and administrations in the sector, many retailers will be looking towards innovation in order to ride out challenging times.
Online purchases in CPG are trending up, consumer survey shows
Apr 17, 2018
Consumer packaged goods (CPG), once purchased almost exclusively in stores, are quickly moving into the digital realm as more and more consumers are researching and purchasing CPG products online.
