If there’s one thing that retailers always need more time of, it’s time. The world of retail is an extremely busy one, both in head office and on the shop floor. There seems to be a never-ending to do list, reflecting the fact that the industry is always evolving to keep up with new customer[…]
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Nov
Nov
I have spent the majority of my career to date firmly on the retailer side of the fence. I had technical and leadership roles with The Burton Group, Debenhams, Burberry and Harvey Nichols that then embraced Logistics, Digital, and Retail Operations as Group Retail Operations Director for Harvey Nichols. I will always remember sitting on[…]
08
Nov
Nov
“The high-street is dead.” Over the last three years or so, this is a phrase we have heard uttered time and time again. As one of the many industries that was severely rocked during the pandemic, it’s no surprise. Shops were shut for months on end, most bricks-and-mortar retailers reported huge losses, and some brands[…]
17
Oct
Oct
Rewind to the end of 2021 and I could be found in an office surrounded by shoe samples and swatches, enjoying the career I had built as a Buyer, but with a question in the back of my mind asking if maybe it was time to make a change. My start in the retail industry[…]
06
Oct
Oct
Whether you thrive on being organised and systematic or prefer to work more spontaneously, one thing is clear for retailers: ineffective stock management leads to frustrated customers, resulting in decreased loyalty and sales. Love it or loathe it, effective stock management isn’t just a nice thing to have. It’s a necessity, effecting all areas of[…]
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Sep
Sep
It’s crazy to think that you can buy a PIM solution that doesn’t allow you to manage prices, though you can: but not from Retail247. Our SaaS PIM solution Origin not only provides price change management functionality but has it as a core competency. No more off-system spreadsheets, no more double keying price change events,[…]
08
Sep
Sep
As part of a new mini-series, we are going to be interviewing several of our colleagues to find out more about their careers, their highs and lows and what it’s like working within retail tech at Retail247. Our network has grown a lot over the last couple of years, and we’d love for you to[…]
22
Aug
Aug
As part of a new mini-series, we are going to be interviewing several of our colleagues to find out more about their careers, their highs and lows and what it’s like working within retail tech at Retail247. Our network has grown a lot over the last couple of years, and we’d love for you to meet[…]
15
Aug
Aug
In order to drive sales and retain customer loyalty, retailers must have a real-time and accurate view of stock in all locations and in all states. Without effective stock management, shoppers will inevitably end up disappointed as their expectations are unlikely to be met. Along with the continuing surge in omnichannel shopping, customer expectations have[…]
08
Aug
Aug
As part of a new mini-series, we are going to be interviewing several of our colleagues to find out more about their careers, their highs and lows and what it’s like working within retail tech at Retail247. Our network has grown a lot over the last couple of years, and we’d love for you to[…]