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By Martin Kemp, Family Business Research Foundation Family businesses are fundamental to the UK's economy, significantly contributing to turnover, employment, and growth across regions and sectors. As a recent sector...

AI in retail The retail space has experienced rapid changes over the past few years. These were primarily driven by evolving customer expectations, technological developments, and consumer trends, which led...

By Jim Rudall, head of EMEA at Intuit Mailchimp Rudall: retailers must adopt a multichannel approach The start of the calendar year brings a flurry of key commerce moments, including...

As we reach a time of peak e-commerce, it’s more important than ever for retailers to understand their customers and the journeys that each one is on, and then map...

As NBC News reports tariffs have turned global trade into a “worldwide battlefield,” a new forecast indicates global trade may grow even when factoring retaliation to the proposed U.S. measures....

Outsmart, the UK’s trade body for the Out of Home (OOH) advertising industry, has today unveiled its ‘Vision for Growth’, calling for a National OOH Advertising Strategy to turbocharge economic...

A recent report from the think tank Police Exchange revealed that rapid crime levels are costing the UK economy £250bn a year. Highlights from the report state that mass shoplifting and other...

With peak wedding season just around the corner, many brides and grooms are looking for those last-minute touches to make their big day feel fresh, unique, and unforgettable. Whether it’s...

The UK retail sector continues to grapple with significant challenges, from rising operational costs and a greater tax burden to shifting consumer behaviours and macro-economic uncertainty. The surge in online...

2024’s retail security statistics show a drastic increase in retail crime across the industry. This indicates that retail security is failing – there are obvious gaps in loss prevention strategies...

The retail industry continues to evolve at a rapid pace, driven by technology, consumer behavior changes, and global economic factors. Companies are increasingly focused on strategic adaptability to navigate these...

Lars R. Dzedek, Global Head of Returns & Circularity at DHL Supply Chain Peaks such as Black Friday, Christmas, or Chinese New Year are marked by intense sales periods and...

With Pancake Day just around the corner (4th March), home cooks everywhere will soon be reaching for their whisks, hoping to create the perfect stack. But with flipping disasters and...

How interactive digital screens are the key to memorable shopping experiences with Steve Jun, the ESL Solution Business Division Vice President of SOLUM SOLUM’s booth at EuroCIS 2025 where SOLUM...

As the dust settles on another peak season, many of us will be tempted to rest on our laurels. For most, preparation for peak 2025 won’t begin in earnest until...

By Jack Shaw, senior editor of Modded Magazine The retail landscape is rapidly evolving due to customers seeking a shopping experience that reflects the advancements technology has made in the...

By Jack Shaw, senior editor of Modded Magazine The United States' proposed tariffs — targeting the technology, textiles and automotive industries — are a ripple that travels across the global...

Businesses must embrace the evolving opportunities in AI - to utilise what will be a “defining year” for the sector. That’s the view of leading business expert and strategic advisor James Disney-May,...

According to the British Retail Consortium (BRC), the cost of theft to retailers has reached an unprecedented level, surpassing £1 billion for the first time. Lord Foster of Bath, Chair of the...

With around 100 million employees in Europe and North America now working at home on some days and in the workplace on others, hybrid working is quickly becoming the way to...