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Retail

The Future of Service: Part 1

Service is no longer simply delivered with a smile. Here we look at the driving forces that are changing consumer expectations of customer service.

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Retail

Global Retail Market 2017: Part 1

The year 2017 will be a tipping point. Machine learning, artificially intelligent (AI) chatbots and virtual reality experiences are just some of the technologies that are expanding into the mainstream.

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Marketing & Branding

Luxury Futures 2016: Part 1

The very concept of luxury is under attack as consumers grow tired of brands talking about heritage and demand a more inspiring vision.

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Marketing & Branding

Decoded Beauty New York 2016: Review

Hyper-personalisation of beauty products and the importance of customised omni-channel content experiences were key talking points

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Retail

Cash is out

London – Supermarket chain Waitrose has opened its first cashless store inside Sky’s head office building.

Dover Street Market, Haymarket
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Retail

Transferrable targets

UK – Even in the digital age the importance of physical stores cannot be underestimated, according to new research.

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Luxury

Online expansion

France – Department store group Galeries Lafayette is expanding its e-commerce offer with the purchase of an online luxury goods reseller.

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Marketing & Branding

Decoded Fashion London 2016: Show Review

The fashion industry is increasingly championing revelation, curation and social retail in order to win long-term customer loyalty.

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Food & Drink

World Retail Congress 2016: Review

World Retail Congress focused on the struggles of the industry and the increasing importance of placemaking to the retail experience.