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Transformation sweeps retail as leaders deploy data analytics, AI, and IoT to customise experiences with razor sharp precision. Tapping customers’ unique preferences, and innovations bridge market gaps, revolutionising value delivery. Among these innovations, the integration of

The Census Bureau’s Advance Retail Sales Report for March revealed a 0.7% rise in headline sales from February, marking the second straight month of increased consumer spending. The latest increase was higher than the anticipated 0.4%

Itim Group has signed a further professional services contract with toy retailer The Entertainer. The London-based retail software solutions provider said The Entertainer signed this deal to extend its use of Itim’s Unify platform offering. Itim

itim provides omni-channel retailers with a Unified Retail platform designed around the customer, that leads to increased sales and profitability. itim Group plc (LON:ITIM) is a SaaS-based technology company that enables store-based retailers to optimise their businesses to

The April 2024 retail round-up calls attention to some interesting airport store innovations. Travel retail leader ARI, for instance, announced the opening of its newest Preloved Boutique at Lisbon Airport, ensuring that travelers can purchase vintage

In the last decade, it’s become routine for retail giants to vanish annually, and 2024 won’t deviate. Their abrupt departure sparks nostalgia and fuels debates on the forces behind their demise, often leading to melodramatic declarations

In recent years, for a variety of reasons — operational changes, challenges in hiring and corporate expense cuts — some retail stores are noticeably light on staff. Since the height of the pandemic, store operations have

For some reason, it was a relatively slow week in retail news. I added a lot of big research reports to the pile to read, but otherwise, there wasn’t a lot of economic news, research trends,

The US Bureau of Economic Activity released its third revision of real GDP for Q4 and full year 2023. They’re now saying that real GDP for Q4 increased 3.4%, an upwards revision and reflects, in part,

itim Group plc (LON:ITIM) is a SaaS-based technology company that enables store-based retailers to optimise their businesses to improve financial performance and effectively compete with online competitors. Itim adds retail value by helping multi-channel retailers optimise their business

Last week, the retail economic indicators were cautiously optimistic, with decent growth predicted for US retail sales in 2024 and bright spots in UK consumer confidence in March. The industry learned through surveys that store employees

Perhaps the single most effective thing retailers can do in 2024 and beyond is to acknowledge that aspirations and consultative conversations have overtaken reality. If a retailer wishes to take advantage of the latest and greatest

Perhaps the single most effective thing retailers can do in 2024 and beyond is to acknowledge that aspirations and consultative conversations have overtaken reality. If a retailer wishes to take advantage of the latest and greatest

Retail leaders from Saks, Google, Coach, Ulta Beauty and Olaplex were among those named in the third annual list of the 25 most inspirational women leaders in the US. The list is picked by three business networks — the

The retail sector has witnessed significant transformations over the years, driven by technological advancements, changing consumer preferences, and global economic shifts. As we navigate the future of shopping, it is imperative to recognise and adapt to

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionising the retail industry, fundamentally changing how businesses operate and interact with customers. With the integration of AI-powered technologies, retailers can enhance customer experiences, optimise operations and drive revenue growth. Keep reading

In a bustling era where high street meets digital, Itim Group PLC, a pioneering force in retail technology, has inked a groundbreaking contract with QUIZ clothing, a beacon in the fast fashion industry. This announcement, heralding