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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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Theo Paphitis: Small Businesses, Big Impact
20 Mar 2025 Theo PaphitisLauretta Roberts (The Industry) interviews Theo Paphitis live from the Inspiring retail stage at Spring Fair. Theo shares his views on how small business can thrive in the current landscape and the cu ... -
Heather Murray. AI for Retail: A Non-Techie Intro
20 Mar 2025 Heather Murray.Join Heather Murray, Founder of AI for Non-Techies as she takes you through a very non-technical introduction to all things AI in the retail space. Finally get to grips with what generative AI actuall ... -
Watch the GS1 panel discussion on next-generation barcodes above. In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, even the most fundamental retail technologies are undergoing profound transfor ...
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AW25/26 Homeware & Festive Celebrations Trends with BDA London
20 Mar 2025 Terrie Isaac, Head of Creative - Trendhub by BDA London.“From Modern Modular to Raw Minimal" Join Trendhub’s creatives on a journey through the intriguing AW25/26 world of Homeware and Festive trends. It’s a season of many contrasts, both minimal and plent ... -
The Faire Forecast: What To Buy For Your Shop in 2025
20 Mar 2025 Charlotte BroadbentJoin Charlotte Broadbent live on the Inspiring Retail Stage at Spring Fair, as she shares Faire's unparalleled global data and the latest trends from independent retailers. Learn how to leverage these ...