Retailers upbeat on 2024 despite supply chain disruptions

New research has found that after a tough start to the year, 86% of retailers are feeling positive about the rest of 2024 – with over a third (36%) describing their outlook as very positive. The survey of more than 100 retail professionals, conducted by Fluent Commerce, revealed growth is on the horizon for retailers. 93% said they expect […]
Unveil an omnichannel customer experience in E-commerce with an integrated supply chain: InspireXT’s remarkable journey to success

In today’s hyper-digital and social media-driven landscape, our buying preferences and aspirations are profoundly shaped by the experiences we encounter on our preferred channels. As a result, leading multi-channel retailers and E-commerce powerhouses are prioritising the seamless availability of their products across all channels also known as an omnichannel experience, thus, providing customers with accessible […]
The time for supply chain visibility is now: Where retail can succeed

Supply chain visibility has been a hot innovation topic for more than the last five years, as tracking technology has evolved and more benefits have been identified. But getting past the market hype, what real progress has been made, and what is left to be done to give supply chain and logistics professionals comprehensive visibility […]
Why the IoT is key to the UK retail sector’s post-Covid recovery

By James Bristow, SVP EMEA, Cradlepoint According to the latest ONS figures, the impact of Covid-19 restrictions on the physical retail sector has been mixed. Stores selling hardware, paints and glass, for example, saw a 13% increase in the value of retail sales compared to last year. Others have been hit particularly hard – with […]
Record online spending will create the ‘Mount Everest of Christmas peaks’

Online retailers and couriers are experiencing record peak volumes and many are stretched to full capacity. That’s according to ParcelHero, which says the worst is yet to come as Christmas 2020 could be 50% busier than last year – the firm is urging retailers to work closely with their delivery partners, otherwise a looming driver […]
Coronavirus and the eCommerce evolution

As the government starts lifting lockdown measures within the UK to enable people to go back to work and the economy to click back into gear, online retailers, brands and ecommerce businesses will continue to see a huge surge in demand. So, what factors do businesses need to consider now in order to cope with […]