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: …
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 …
What investment opportunities does 2017 hold?
In light of the Political events of 2016, what does 2017 hold for the Retail, Technology and Finance Sectors? At the start of 2016, the idea of a Trump …