All Innovation & disruption articles – Page 21
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Opinion‘Deliveroo’s Hop store – an Argos for food won’t revolutionise retail’
Food rapid fulfilment specialist Deliveroo promises ‘a new way to shop’ with the opening this week of the first bricks-and-mortar Deliveroo Hop convenience store.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Setting a new direction – How Gymshark, Lick and Farmison are evolving DTC
Online-only DTC brands were expected to transform retail a few short years ago, but recent struggles have raised questions about their long-term viability. Does the model have a future?
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AnalysisFrom BeReal to drone deliveries: Walmart, Rotaro and Trinny London reveal top CX investments
Retail Week’s Consumer Week kicks off today. From tapping into new demographics to understanding what shoppers really want from in-store experiences, retailers and brands from across the industry will share how they are engaging with cash-strapped consumers
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Retail VoiceHow AI can simplify self-service shopping
Retailers looking to provide consumers with a more convenient way to buy loose items should consider simplifying pick lists using AI technology such as computer vision, says Diebold Nixdorf’s Matt Redwood
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AnalysisBargains, brands and brunches: How outlet centres are fending off cost-of-living crunch
As consumers tighten their belts amid the cost-of-living crunch, Retail Week explores whether outlet centres can buck the trend and retain a large share of their wallets
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AnalysisProfile: Michelle McEttrick, the marketing mastermind powering Primark’s digital future
As Primark bounces back post-pandemic, the value giant is making some big changes and the appointment of Michelle McEttrick as its first chief customer officer signals there are more to come.
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NewsSelfridges’ new owners unveil omnichannel ambitions as £4bn deal completes
The new owners of Selfridges intend to create “the world’s leading luxury omnichannel platform” following the completion of the takeover, understood to be valued at £4bn.
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AnalysisWinning strategies for 2023: How River Island is future-proofing its supply chain
River Island supply chain director Susanne Robbins will reveal how the fashion retailer is investing in technology and automation at Retail Week’s upcoming networking and learning event.
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GalleryStore gallery: By Rotation launches London pop-up to encourage fashion rental
Fashion rental app By Rotation has opened a pop-up store in London’s Belgravia
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AnalysisAnalysis: Five things you need to know about sportswear titan Nike
Earlier this summer, global sportswear goliath Nike unveiled record profits and sales, marking its 50th anniversary year in style
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AnalysisValue over values – will the cost-of-living crisis slow retail’s sustainability ambitions?
UK retailers tackling the combination of a climate crisis and the largest drop in disposable income in generations are forging strategies with both events in mind
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NewsTikTok enters grocery sector with fresh food offer
TikTok has launched a fresh food offer on its shopping platform
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Retail VoiceThe secret to growth? Make your EX more like your CX
As retailers, we think about the customer first. But it’s not just about the customer. If the employee experience (EX) is not a top priority, it should be, says Workday’s Laurent Homeyer
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Retail VoiceThe four retail opportunities that need to be addressed
Shoppers are looking for both affordability and sustainability. Thomas Harms, global retail leader at EY Germany, believes retail has an opportunity to deliver both.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What happened to the retail lab? Walmart, Tesco and Farfetch on the evolution of innovation
Retail labs and accelerators were everywhere a few short years ago. What happened – and are retailers still innovating?
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Retail VoiceUnwrapping growth this festive season
The 2022 festive season is just around the corner and it’s expected to be like no other, says Meta’s Zehra Chatoo.
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Retail VoiceTips for approaching innovations using consumer data
Now more than ever, retailers are faced with a wide array of opportunities to use customer data to achieve their commercial objectives. RPC explains that by spotting and assessing key risks early, organisations will be better equipped to avoid breaches of data protection law that may lead to costly fines or claims, failed projects and reputational damage.
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AnalysisFive ways to adapt to changing consumer behaviour amid cost-of-living crisis
Retail veteran Peter Williams and executives from Pandora, Bookshop.org and REN Clean Skincare reveal how they are witnessing spending habits shift – and what this means for their strategies – ahead of appearing at Consumer Week
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Opinion‘Amazon needs more than a Tesco price match to win grocery market share’
With Amazon launching a Tesco Clubcard Price Match scheme, IGD’s Bryan Roberts examines whether it will be enough to help the online giant regain momentum.