Tag Archives: online retail

Can Artificial Intelligence beat the trade-off of sustainability versus convenience?

Retailers efforts to be more sustainable are often viewed to be counteracted by attempts to “delight” customers with quick home delivery that contributes to the negative impact on the environment (essentialretail.com). Retail, as a whole, has a relatively negative reputation when it comes to its effect on the planet but with a real call for[…]

Is 5G changing the way we pay?

Is 5G changing the way we pay? 5G is set to power the next generation of internet connectivity and eCommerce, so retailers need to pay attention. Payment options are endless from digital wallets to biometrics and many consumers believe they would replace their bank card with their mobile phone entirely within 5 years. 5G is[…]

The returns epidemic

The “returns epidemic” comes at a big cost. Sites such as Amazon and ASOS offering quick, easy and free returns have given rise to returns by the shed load and the serial returner who have come to expect this convenience from every retailer. Social media has created a culture of “wardrobing” and “snap and send[…]

Roaring 20’s and retail this decade

Roaring 20’s and retail: what trends do we expect from retail this decade? Sustainability isn’t going anywhere in 2020, with retailers who reduce their carbon footprint standing out from the competition. Like the 2010’s, technology will continue to be a factor in which brick-and-mortar stores really stand out – Adidas’ London Flagship store, with its[…]

The “vampire economy” effect

Retail consumption has been affected by a change in pattern of human behaviour. Shopping used to be a Saturday afternoon activity yet now the most expenditure is in the evening. The most common time to shop is 22:18 according to Stylist magazine. Nocturnal shopping habits are influenced by TV and social media that we tend[…]

Click but don’t collect

Click and collect is rising in popularity yet the ‘collect’ part of the process is not always followed through. £228 million worth of goods each year, according to research from Barclaycard. If shoppers collected their parcels, retailers would save £178,500 each year according to essentialretail.com. It’s a popular service, with over 70% of UK shoppers[…]

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