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Understanding AI in Retail and Ecommerce

24 January 2025 by Natalie Fresen
Among the many sectors being revolutionised by AI, the retail and e-commerce sectors are currently leading the pack. Over the past few years, AI has graduated... View ArticleView Article
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Conversation with… Charlene Flanagan and Niamh Ryan of Ella & Jo

Conversation with… Charlene Flanagan and Niamh Ryan of Ella & Jo

24 January 2025 by Natalie Fresen

The women behind Ella & Jo: A story of passion, purpose and success Ella & Jo, the award-winning skincare brand founded in Ireland in 2017, has... View ArticleView Article

White Stuff reports strong festive trading

White Stuff reports strong festive trading

24 January 2025 by Angela Beevers

White Stuff has been boosted by a strong Christmas trading period as it continues to deliver on its transformation and growth strategy. Now part of TFG... View ArticleView Article

January sees sharp drop in consumer confidence

January sees sharp drop in consumer confidence

24 January 2025 by Angela Beevers

There has been a sharp drop in consumer confidence this month as people feel less optimistic for the outlook for the economy. GfK’s long-running Consumer Confidence... View ArticleView Article

Burberry posts smaller than expected decline in sales

Burberry posts smaller than expected decline in sales

24 January 2025 by Angela Beevers

Burberry has posted a smaller than expected decline in third quarter sales after a stronger performance in the US. In the 13 weeks to 28 December,... View ArticleView Article

Homebase relaunches website

Homebase relaunches website

24 January 2025 by Angela Beevers

Homebase has relaunched its website as it looks to provide customers with a one-stop shop for all home improvement needs. The move follows CDS Superstores’ acquisition... View ArticleView Article

Revolution Beauty warns of sales decline in

Revolution Beauty warns of sales decline in "transformational" year

24 January 2025 by Angela Beevers

Revolution Beauty has said its full year net sales are expected to be down by around 25% after weaker online trading in December. In an update... View ArticleView Article

Sainsbury's to cut 3,000 jobs and close its cafes

Sainsbury's to cut 3,000 jobs and close its cafes

23 January 2025 by Angela Beevers

Sainsbury’s has said it will be cutting 3,000 jobs as it announced plans to close its cafes and patisserie, hot food and pizza counters. The move... View ArticleView Article

Retail trends 2025 shaping seamless experiences and unified commerce

Retail trends 2025 shaping seamless experiences and unified commerce

23 January 2025 by Natalie Fresen

As retailers hit the ground running in 2025, the customer experience remains firmly in the spotlight. The National Retail Federation’s Big Show highlighted a clear trend:... View ArticleView Article

Rituals hails record year after sales exceed €2 billion

Rituals hails record year after sales exceed €2 billion

23 January 2025 by Angela Beevers

Rituals is set to open more stores across the world after its annual sales broke through the €2 billion barrier. In the beauty brand’s 2024 financial... View ArticleView Article