Welcome to our brand new series of articles on retailers that are operating in ways that provide some interesting and valuable lessons to the wider industry. Name: 5 Carlos Place Location: Heart of Mayfair, London W1 In a nutshell: MATCHESFASHION.COM is trying to reinvent what ‘shopping’ might mean for the Insta generation who define a […]
Archive | March, 2019
Don’t be left behind by smarter shopper behaviour
Shopper behaviour is changing dramatically, with certain trends now becoming entrenched as the retail landscape continues to be redrawn as a result of the seismic impact of digital on all parts of-our daily lives. Among the key changes are the rise of micro-shopping, where consumers purchase frequent and often from a variety of retailers, and the expectation from shoppers […]
Retail Insider Breakfast with Clodagh Moriarty, group chief digital officer of Sainsbury’s
Retail Insider held its latest Breakfast Event of 2019 with Clodagh Moriarty, group chief digital officer of Sainsbury’s, whose role involves the bringing together of the teams across the group’s brands: supermarkets, Argos, Sainsbury’s Bank, and Nectar Clodagh is a member of the Sainsbury’s operating board and she addressed senior executives from John Lewis, Graze, […]
Trying to solve the sustainability and fashion conundrum
Welcome to our brand new section of the site which is going to focus on the sustainable side of retail. It’s exciting times for anyone involved in this area as technology and retailers try to keep up with customers’ demand for all things ethical. From palm oil to fur farms, fast fashion to one use […]
Breaking out of the prescriptive mindset
Big food and drink brands have ruled the roost for many years on supermarket shelves but an increasing number of people have lost their appetite for the established global products. Nowhere has the shift – let’s call it a revolution – been more noticeable than at the global giant Kraft Heinz. The company’s share price […]
Digital Retail Innovations Q&A – SpoonGuru
Following the launch of the Digital Retail Innovations 2018 Report (sponsored by Webloyalty) a series of Q&A’s with the leading figures behind some of the key entries in the report are being published. Here is a Q&A with Markus Stripf co-founder of Spoon Guru, which features in this year’s report for its work with Tesco. 1. […]
Kidulthood: Why retail expenditure is ageing
Important life choices such as leaving the parental home, first house purchases, and marriage are being made are now being made significantly later in life, which is impacting spending patterns and retailers’ fortunes. The Office of National Statistics (ONS) is not usually known for its exciting press releases but there was a lot of pick […]
Master of One: H Forman & Son
Welcome to our brand new series of articles on those retailers who choose to concentrate only on one very specific product or expertise. In a world where so many are jacks of all trades – we meet the masters of one. Name: H Forman & Son Location: The aptly named Fish Island, London E3 Specialism: […]
Dash shows innovation is more marathon than sprint
When they first appeared in 2015 there was some uncertainty about whether they really were a serious tool or just a joke. The Amazon Dash button might have been the victim of a little bit of ridicule early on but they soon found an audience of appreciative fans. The small Wi-Fi-connected buttons could reorder specific […]
Innovative Retailer: Hoxton Street Monster Supplies
Name: Hoxton Street Monster Supplies The Place: As the name suggests, Hoxton Street in good old Shoreditch, London The Story: 200 years ago Igor left Transylvania for London only to discover that there was a woeful lack of provisions for monsters including such staples as compacted earwax and organ marmalade. Wait, our Innovative Retailer […]
Movers & Shakers Q&A: Jim Buckle, COO, FeelUnique
Jim Buckle, COO, FeelUnique 1. What is the greatest opportunity for your business? The global beauty market is massive and, relatively, we are still a tiny pinprick. We have the opportunity to double or triple the business in the next 5 years and still be tiny. 2.What is the biggest challenge to your business? The […]
Retail Insider Breakfast – Andrew Robb, COO of Farfetch
Retail Insider held its first Breakfast Event of 2019 with Andrew Robb, COO of Farfetch, who outlined how the business has successfully combined technology and fashion to create a platform that connects consumers with boutiques/retailers and brands globally. Andrew gave some insights into how the company has over the years steadily built crucial relationships with […]
