In this blogpost, our retail tech expert Alan Morris discusses what retailers can learn from Sherlock Holmes. That’s a sentence we never imagined writing! Sherlock Holmes referred to himself as a “consulting detective”. Widely known for his proficiency with observation and deduction, his logical reasoning bordered on the fantastic. Surprisingly, Holmes characterised his work as[…]
Retail247 is incredibly pleased to announce the appointment of Rebecca Malia as Head of Business Development. Starting her journey at her family’s business, Rebecca has lived and breathed retail for as long as she can remember. After spending some time in advertising, she naturally came back into Retail with her own card and gift store,[…]
Retail247 is delighted to welcome Ellie Mitchell, who joins the team as a Business Consultant. With over a decade of experience in retail and ecommerce, Ellie will focus on the functional roadmap of our Product Information Management solution, Origin. Origin delivers a robust and scalable single view of product data to enable modern retailing –[…]
As our circumstances change daily, we truly find ourselves in uncharted territory. At a time where the future is uncertain, we have time to reflect on our businesses, our home life and society at large. Understanding retail I have found myself reflecting and drawing on past experiences to plan and project for the future. I[…]
Retail247 extends a warm welcome to Alan Morris who joins the team in his new role as Non-Executive Director. Working with some of the best-known retailers on the high street, Retail247 brings a pragmatic and delivery focussed approach to strategy and innovation; allowing technology to deliver advantage not burden. The company prides itself on having[…]
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? 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[…]
Brick and mortar is still breathing: its survival is just a case of reinvention to stay competitive in the evolving workplace. Integrating brick-and-mortar with digital ordering and distribution platforms have been shown as successful in the restaurant industry with applications such as Uber Eats and Deliveroo, so does the retail sector need to follow suit?[…]
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[…]
The 2010s have been the decade that has really transformed the way retail operates with different technologies, consumer habits and expectations shaping the industry. It’s safe to say the way consumers approach shopping is a distinctive contrast to how they did 10 years ago, but have retailers kept up? The high street looks very different[…]
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