Ahead of the Focal W23 Demo Day on the 12th October, we spoke to one of the finalists, Tash Grossman, CEO and founder of Slip, about digital receipts, omnichannel data and customer insights.
11.10.2023
A new report sees independent retail suffering as a result of the cost of living crisis. Understanding the best ways to engage your customers is more important than ever
31.05.2023
Retail tech trends since the pandemic have accelerated hugely - the way people shop has changed, as has what they are looking for, their budgets and what they want from an omnichannel experience.
06.04.2023
We spoke to Tom Broughton, founder at spectacle retailer Cubitts, about their 'repair and rehab' approach, the struggles of the early days of business, and their brand new store in a unique, historical setting.
07.06.2022
For our quick fire questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Liam Murphy, cofounder of Stix Mindfulness, about launching on Kickstarter, making mindfulness fun and accessible for children, and future product development.
25.04.2022
For our quick fire questions series – or QFQs - we spoke to Laura Roso Vidrequin, founder of second-hand children's clothing website, Kids O'Clock, about her ambitions for the company and her love of the pre-loved.
13.01.2022
As services, shops and venues closed and people turned online, online shopping accelerated at an alarming rate. Retailers had to react quickly not only to the move to solely online purchasing and increased demands for a positive digital experience, but also new trends washing over the sphere of fashion, retail and homeware.
12.08.2021
In the last 12 months, customers have become more conscious of the ethical consequences of their consumer habits. Popular item rental marketplace, Fat Llama has launched new enterprise rental software to allow the high street to meet new consumer demands.
12.07.2021
As the world moved online, 2020 saw a surge in cross-border ecommerce. As the trend is set to continue, Checkout.com has launched a New State of Retail Report to help navigate emerging patterns in pan-European retail and payments.
24.06.2021
We’re over a year on since the lockdown came into force and we’re now, again, in the process of unlocking the nation for more of the normality we used to know. But there’s a lot we should have learnt about operational tactics throughout this whirlwind 14-month period.
08.06.2021
The retail industry has been challenged like never before since March 2020. As lockdown eases, retailers are looking to explore new ways to boost business and regain a sense of normality within their operation.
11.05.2021
WeWork has partnered with UK social enterprise Foundervine to launch its Diverse Founders Programme, supporting 100 diverse founders with workspace and support for one year. We spoke to Yemi Awopetu, cofounder of Herby Box.
16.04.2021
Amazon Launchpad is looking for Europe’s most innovative startups. Standout physical product startups will be in with a chance to win €100,000 and strategic support from the Amazon Launchpad experts.
22.03.2021