Figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show a slight rise of 2.2% in the value of retail sales against last month (February). This is just a bounce, though, as sales figures hit rock bottom, says the home delivery expert ParcelHero.
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RSSChallenges and opportunities - SCM Technology report
Mar 29, 2021
Retail Technology Review spoke with leading vendors and analysts within the supply chain management arena about some of the current key talking points and areas of innovation within this fascinating and all-important technology landscape.
How technology can adapt to shifting consumer needs with centralised data
Mar 29, 2021
The way consumers behave has shifted almost beyond recognition – and there are indications that the change could be permanent. Companies which were already operating on a technology-first basis have been able to adapt and thrive over the last year, while others are still playing catch-up and some have unfortunately not survived the transition – as evidenced by Debenhams and the Arcadia Group.
Bigging up data analytics...
Mar 29, 2021
Big data presents supply chain and warehouse managers with an unprecedented opportunity to acquire real-time visibility of goods in transit and part of inventory, writes SnapFulfil CEO, Tony Dobson.
Fashion retailer GANT rolls out Cegid software across international business
Mar 23, 2021
GANT, the branded apparel retailer with over 750 stores in 80 countries, is close to completing a rollout of Cegid Retail’s Unified Commerce Platform across Europe in a bid to improve stock management and customer service across multiple channels and territories.
Team players: online shoppers team up to reduce manufacturers’ prices
Mar 23, 2021
New apps are giving shoppers the power to buy direct from manufacturers and group together to reduce prices. C2M is a £4.33bn market that could drive the final nail into the High Street’s coffin, says ParcelHero.
Survey shows texting is vital for retailers marketing strategy in 2021
Mar 23, 2021
Popular non-essential retail shops are set to reopen in a few weeks, in line with rules for shoppers returning to the high-street easing on 12 April. For those without an online offering, this means welcoming back customers after months of uncertainty.
It's time to give DIY shoppers better in-store experiences – they deserve it
Mar 22, 2021
European home and DIY digital retailer ManoMano posted soaring 2020 sales recently, which is no biggie given that DIY has emerged as an undisputed winner in lockdown. What’s notable is the fact that the uptick has been driven by UK sales, which grew by 240% year on year to £105 million. It’s moot, though, because the UK DIY market has traditionally been driven by in-store sales.
eFax research reveals IT decision-makers in retail accelerating digital transformation of paper-based processes as a direct result of disruption caused by Brexit
Mar 22, 2021
eFax, the online fax solution, has announced the findings of research revealing how UK Retail IT decision-makers are accelerating digital transformation of paper-based processes as a direct result of disruption caused by the UK leaving the EU (Brexit).
Global Recycling Day: 7 ways in which luxury fashion brands should address recycling
Mar 16, 2021
This Global Recycling Day, Robert Lockyer, CEO and founder of Delta Global, a sustainable packaging solutions provider for luxury fashion brands, discusses some of the ways in which the industry is making great headway in terms of recyclability, as well as where more can still be done.
