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Cyber Attacks in Retail: How to Protect Your Business
04 Jun 2025 Mica S FosterIn recent weeks, the UK retail sector has faced a series of significant cyber attacks, highlighting the urgent need for businesses of all sizes to strengthen their cybersecurity measures. Most recentl ... -
How One St Albans Boutique Is Rewriting the Rules of Retail
03 Jun 2025 Fran ListerAward-winning fashion boutique, The Dressing Room, just turned 20, and this milestone is about so much more than just clothes. Their birthday bash was a masterclass on how to thrive in a retail landsc ... -
Celebrating Excellence at The Greats Gift Retailer Awards 2025 – A Night to Remember
19 May 2025 Felicity HarrisThe Greats Gift Retailer Awards 2025 took place on Thursday, 15 May 2025, at the iconic Royal Lancaster Hotel in London. As part of The Gift Awards, this prestigious event celebrates excellence in the ... -
In retail, one trend is reshaping the way customers shop—and pay. The rise of alternative payment methods, from digital wallets to flexible options like "Pay-in-4", is transforming transactions from s ...
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Retail in Recovery: Navigating the Autumn Budget's Impact
12 May 2025 Mica S FosterSince the unveiling of the Autumn Budget, small business owners across the UK have found themselves recalibratingsome reluctantly, others with cautious optimism. It's a time of reckoning for many who ... -
At Spring Fair 2025, renowned designer and television personality Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen delivered an inspiring and entertaining session, spotlighting the untapped potential of independent retailers. ...
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Retail is a high-energy, fast-paced, ever-evolving industry and those of us who live and breathe it know just how much pressure lies beneath the surface. From customer-facing staff navigating challe ...
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By Francesca Lister - Fashion Marketing Executive Let's rewind. For millennials like me, Topshop was that awkward chapter where we all wore identical Joni jeans and believed backless tops were appro ...
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Effective grouping in visual merchandising transforms how customers experience your products and can significantly boost sales. As Debbie Flowerday explained during her expert session at Autumn Fair 2 ...
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In an increasingly connected world, international expansion is no longer a distant ambition—it's an essential strategy for businesses looking to scale. Advances in technology, shifting consumer behavi ...
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The Spring Fair 2025 session featuring legendary fashion icon Jeff Banks offered an inspiring glimpse into the evolving world of fashion, branding, and business strategy. As a pioneer with decades of ...
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Guest Blog Alice Loveday is the founder of Loveday Social, a studio born out of a passion for spreading the magic of stop motion and creative content. After 10+ years of being an Animation Direc ...
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In retail, every detail mattersfrom the layout of your store to the music playing in the background. Yet, one of the most potent tools at your disposal is often overlooked: colour. The hues you choos ...
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As the creative industries continue to thrive, so too does the challenge of copyright infringement. For designers, artists, and innovators, protecting intellectual property is more critical than ever ...
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Live shopping is shaking up retail in the best waymixing fun, live entertainment with instant buying. In this piece, we dive into why this retail trend catching on fast, especially with younger, digi ...
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How Lighting Enhances Merchandising and Display
11 Apr 2025When it comes to creating a retail environment that's inviting, engaging, and ultimately drives sales, few elements are as important as lighting. You might think that lighting is a simple consideratio ... -
What separates market leaders from everyone else? Innovation. In retail, few innovations are more transformative than AI. Whether you're running an e-commerce store or managing product displays in phy ...
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The beauty industry is undergoing a transformation, with consumers becoming more mindful of what goes into their skincare and cosmetics. Clean beauty is no longer a niche concept but a powerful moveme ...
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When you walk into a shop, what's the first thing that draws your eye? Is it the sparkling lights? The perfectly placed products? Or is it the overall feeling the display gives you? If you've ever sto ...
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Sustainability is no longer a buzzword—it's a business imperative. At Spring Fair 2025, industry leaders, innovators, and sustainability advocates came together to discuss the evolving landscape of re ...
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Running a retail business is no small feat. Staying on top of inventory, forecasting trends and ensuring smooth supplier management can feel like a never-ending juggling act. Despite this, the right e ...
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At Spring Fair 2025, Janine Jacobs and Louisa Mordaunt, co-founders of Happy HQ, delivered a compelling framework for businesses looking to attract and retain top talent through a people-first company ...
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A Fireside chat with Olivia Bowen and Keplin CEO Ray Mehra
20 Mar 2025 Olivia Bowen and Ray MehraJoin Keplin’s CEO, Ray Mehra, and leading influencer in the home and living space, Olivia Bowen, in a panel discussion led by journalist Lauretta Roberts from The Industry. Together, they’ll explore h ... -
End of The Line for Barcodes: Are You Ready for 2027?
20 Mar 2025 Camilla YoungChange is coming—fast. By 2027, QR codes powered by GS1 are expected to begin replacing traditional barcodes, marking a seismic shift in the industry. In this unmissable panel, discover what this tran ...