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Announcing another Focal finalist for W23, Slip, removing the faff of receipts for a quick and efficient checkout experience
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.
Portfolio by " Tash Grossman
11.10.2023
Independent retailers must innovate to endure the cost of living crisis
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
News by " Simon Lovick
31.05.2023
Independent retailers must innovate to endure the cost of living crisis
Deep digitisation and destination shopping. Retail tech trends to watch in 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. 
Opinion by " Wizz Selvey
06.04.2023
Deep digitisation and destination shopping. Retail tech trends to watch in 2023
In the market for new glasses? Get to know Cubitts, the modern spectacle maker
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.
Portfolio by " Kirstie Pickering
07.06.2022
In the market for new glasses? Get to know Cubitts, the modern spectacle maker
Meet Stix Mindfulness, the creators of a device making mindfulness fun for children
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.
Portfolio by " Kirstie Pickering
25.04.2022
Meet Stix Mindfulness, the creators of a device making mindfulness fun for children
Meet Kids O'Clock, the online marketplace for pre-loved children's clothes
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.
Decoding by " Maddyness UK
13.01.2022
Meet Kids O'Clock, the online marketplace for pre-loved children's clothes
Retail intelligence is more important than ever: A Q&A with EDITED cofounders, Geoff Watts and Julia Fowler
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.
Decoding by " Geoff Watts & Julia Fowler
12.08.2021
Fat Llama launches rental service to meet demand for sustainable consumer habits
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.
News by " Abby Wallace
12.07.2021
Fat Llama launches rental service to meet sustainable consumer habits
To maintain 2020’s ecommerce boom, businesses need to adjust
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.
News by " Maddyness UK
24.06.2021
To maintain 2020’s ecommerce boom, businesses need to adjust
The changing customer expectation: are businesses leaving themselves exposed to poison arrows?
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.
Opinion by " Alex Payne
08.06.2021
The changing customer expectation: are businesses leaving themselves exposed to poison arrows?
Intelligent management platform supports retailers to drive sales and KPIs
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.
Portfolio by " Maddyness
11.05.2021
Intelligent management platform supports retailers to drive sales and KPIs
Diverse Founders Programme: Natural wellness brand creates herbal blends tailored to specific health goals
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.
Portfolio by " Kirstie Pickering
16.04.2021
Diverse Founders Programme: Natural wellness brand Herby Box creates herbal blends tailored to specific health goals
Today is your last day to win €100,000 for your startup
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.
News by " Maddyness, with Amazon Launchpad
22.03.2021
Today is your last day to win €100,000 for your startup

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