In-depth research from Retail Week Connect – Page 6

Analysis
Retail 2018: The industry's blueprint for the year

2018-01-29T06:00:00Z Promotional research for Manhattan Associates

How are the industry’s leaders planning for 2018? Our Retail 2018 report, in association with Manhattan Associates, provides answers from some of the sector’s most high-powered people.
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The winners and losers of Christmas 2017

2018-01-29T06:00:00Z Promotional research for IBM PCA Predict and Mastercard, by Kate Doherty

The golden quarter was a tale of two halves as sales rocketed at some retailers while others fell behind, with clear lessons to be learnt for 2018.
Analysis
Knowing the consumer: A guide to a customer-centric 2018

2017-12-21T06:00:00Z Promotional research for Pure360 Oracle Mastercard and Flixmedia

With consumers feeling the pinch of ongoing political and economic uncertainty, measuring sentiment and understanding how they want to shop will be critical in 2018.
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Consumer 2018: How Brexit will change how we shop

2017-12-07T07:00:00Z Promotional research for Pure360 Oracle and Barclays, by Becky Waller-Davies

Brexit has left Britain divided. But how will it change how the nation shops? Retail Week investigates Brexit’s impact on consumers in 2018 and beyond.
Analysis
Consumer 2018: How will shoppers spend this year?

2017-12-06T06:30:00Z Promotional research for Pure360 Oracle and Barclays, by Lindsay Clark

Consumer spending has been volatile of late. What does this mean for 2018? Will shoppers splash the cash or batten down the hatches?
Analysis
Vodcast: Why two-man delivery is the ultimate game changer

2017-12-06T06:00:00Z Promotional research for DHL, by James Knowles

Watch the second in a three-part series, as Retail Week finds out from John Lewis and DHL why two-man delivery is crucial.
Analysis
Consumer 2018: Will confidence continue to fall?

2017-12-05T07:00:00Z Promotional research for Pure360 Oracle and Barclays, by Gemma Goldfingle

Consumer confidence fell again in November, marking the 20th consecutive month of negative shopper sentiment.
Analysis
Consumer 2018: Seven trends retailers need to know

2017-12-04T06:30:00Z Promotional research for Pure360 Oracle and Barclays, by Grace Bowden, Emily Hardy, Becky Waller-Davies, Gemma Goldfingle

We speak to forecasters and consumer experts to pick out the big trends to watch in 2018.
Analysis
How-to guide: Cracking the German ecommerce market

2017-11-30T06:00:00Z Promotional research for Exporting is Great, by Isobel Chillman

The German online retail market is one of the most attractive in the world and also one of the most difficult to navigate.
Analysis
Biotech will be the future of payments, say consumers

2017-10-26T06:00:00Z Promotional research for Klarna, by Jade O'Donoghue

Fingerprint readers, eye scanners and selfie payments are the payment methods being demanded by consumers, an exclusive Retail Week survey reveals.
Data
Infographic: Achieving a personalisation data utopia

2017-10-19T06:00:00Z Promotional research for Oracle + Bronto

Understanding consumer behaviour and attitudes to your business will be the next stage of personalisation, retailers say.
Analysis
The Amazon way: a five-step guide for all retailers

2017-10-19T06:00:00Z Promotional research for DynamicAction, by Jade O'Donoghue

A force to be reckoned with, Amazon has quickly set the standard for all consumer-facing businesses. So what can retailers learn from the global giant?
Video
The Retail Week: Personalisation special with Monetate

2017-10-13T06:00:00Z Promotional research for Monetate, by Grace Bowden, Gemma Goldfingle

The Retail Week team are joined by Monetate’s vice-president of client services Jay Sarwar to discuss the latest trends in personalisation.
Analysis
How to connect with shoppers on an emotional level

2017-10-06T06:00:00Z Promotional research for Watson Marketing, by James Knowles

In an environment where 77% of consumers say they don’t have a relationship with a brand, how do retailers drive loyalty?
Analysis
Interactive map: Retail’s top five global hotspots

2017-10-03T06:15:00Z Promotional research for Addleshaw Goddard, by Isobel Chillman, Nathan May

International expansion is not without its challenges, but good foresight and market research will make a huge difference to overseas success.
Analysis
Data: The UK's top 30 multichannel retailers

2017-09-26T06:00:00Z Promotional research for Brother UK, by Philip Wiggenraad

In 2017, there aren’t many retailers that don’t operate an ecommerce site, but being a successful multichannel retailer is so much more than simply opening an online store.
Analysis
Why driving engagement will unlock productivity

2017-09-19T06:00:00Z Promotional research for Kronos

It should come as no surprise that an engaged workforce will be more productive and drive results. So why do many retailers struggle?
Analysis
How to ensure your ecommerce offering is world class

2017-09-18T16:08:00Z Promotional research for CDG, by Isobel Chillman

Following Retail Week’s inaugural Tech.event, Isobel Chillman asks how retailers can ensure their digital evolution creates the best possible experience for consumers.
Analysis
The retailer's passport to global ecommerce success

2017-09-14T06:00:00Z Promotional research for Bronto

Consumer willingness to cross-border shop is being curtailed by persisting global ecommerce complications. Honesty and transparency will help negate the impact of these obstacles.
Analysis
How does Tesco save £200m per year? Energy efficiency

2017-08-10T07:13:00Z Promotional research for British Gas Business

Tesco set out its stall earlier this year when it committed to using 100% renewable electricity by 2030.