Business & Industry
Future of Retail Q1 2024
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Shoptalk Europe Returns to Power Retail’s Digital Transformation
Shoptalk Europe is returning to Barcelona this June, following a hugely successful relaunch in 2023, with a purpose of facilitating the digital transformation of the European retail market. It’s Shoptalk’s aim to create the most dynamic and progressive community in European retail, focused on digital transformation and retail innovation. We bring together the whole ecosystem;...
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How open banking is delivering next-gen retail payments
Open banking payments are taking off, reaching a record monthly high of 14.45 million in January 2024, compared with 8.55 million in January 2023: a year-on-year growth of 69%. Open banking has already established itself as a secure and convenient way to make payments, providing a great opportunity to create a next-generation ecommerce experience for...
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Making the VAT threshold fit for growth in modern small businesses
Navigate VAT thresholds and tax challenges for UK small businesses. Find strategies for financial and economic success today. Watching your business thrive brings personal and financial fulfilment, motivating further growth. However, in the tax system, there’s a crucial juncture where the journey can become tough: the VAT threshold. Beyond this threshold are additional costs and...
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Leveraging AI to empower humans in warehousing operations
Learn about the future of warehousing and logistics, plus the impact of AI on operations and workforce empowerment. The UK Warehousing Association launched a competition for students of warehousing and logistics to win an £800 bursary of vouchers. We were delighted by the response and calibre of submissions from students at universities across the country,...
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Revolutionise retail with CPaaS to boost loyalty and customer engagement
Learn how CPaaS solutions are revolutionising the retail and ecommerce sectors, offering businesses effective tools to bolster customer loyalty while reducing cart abandonment rates. In today’s crowded retail landscape, sending customers the right message at the right moment is a critical differentiator. CPaaS (Communication Platform as a Service) is cloud-based communication technology that allows retailers...
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A smart ordering platform helps FMCG brands reach thousands of new trade outlets
An innovative app brings together brands, wholesalers and traditional trade outlets to grow sales and profits through increased data visibility all along the distribution layers. More than half of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) businesses rely on sales generated by traditional trade outlets. Pernod Ricard decided to build a new venture, helping brands from any company...
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Redefining local economies by adapting to new ecommerce and retail realities
Learn how local economies evolve amid ecommerce growth. Explore solutions and opportunities for businesses in the ‘Future of the Local Economy’ report. Local economies play a powerful role in our daily lives. They impact how we live, work and spend our money. Crucially, they create a sense of community. As retail is transforming in response...
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How personalised consumer experiences drive loyalty beyond price cuts
Navigate the recession with effective retail marketing strategies. Learn to retain customers and build loyalty in a volatile market. Amid a cost of living crisis and recession, retail marketers face tough challenges in customer acquisition and engagement. They do not have the luxury of getting off on a technicality and must confront these realities head-on....
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How smart spend management elevates SMEs
During economic downturns, businesses must enforce discipline in all areas, particularly finance. Over the past couple of years, this has translated into intense scrutiny of spend and budgeting. A new wave of smart spend management tools provides cross-functional capabilities that allow SMEs to control their costs more effectively. This provides an exciting opportunity to streamline...