All Indicator articles – Page 2

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    Health and beauty ranking 2018

    2018-08-29T18:20:00Z

    Retail Week Indicator’s focus on health and beauty retail reveals and ranks retailers’ digital capabilities within the health and beauty sector through a strategic audit of all areas of a customer’s digital shopping journey.

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    Who are DIY’s digital winners?

    2018-08-23T05:00:00Z

    The emergence of online home and DIY retailers opening stores, such as Loaf and Made.com, demonstrates the importance that cross-channel experiences can have in the customer journey.

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    Home and DIY ranking 2018

    2018-08-23T05:00:00Z

    The emergence of online home and DIY retailers opening stores, such as Loaf and Made.com, demonstrates the importance that cross-channel experiences can have in the customer journey. Find out which retailers are commanding the sector by investing in augmented reality and convenient fulfilment propositions in our home and DIY rank.

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    The digital dichotomy in general merchandise

    2018-08-15T05:00:00Z

    In the general merchandise sector, there is a pronounced dichotomy between retailers with digitally advanced offers and more traditional ones at that rely on bricks-and-mortar stores.

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    General merchandise ranking 2018

    2018-08-15T05:00:00Z

    There is a pronounced dichotomy between general merchandisers with digitally advanced offers and those that rely on their store estate. With the likes of Amazon dominating in ecommerce and Argos winning at cross-channel, our ranking reveals where other general merchandisers can invest to remain competitive.

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    The pureplays redefining fashion

    2018-08-08T21:18:00Z

    The clothing sector has taken a battering in recent years. Profit margins have come under pressure as retailers continue to be hit by currency volatility and continuous discounting, while sales are falling for many as customer loyalty diminishes.

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    Fashion ranking 2018

    2018-08-08T13:36:00Z

    Technology has polarised the fashion sector, opening the way for online-only players to emerge, while faster lead times have changed the fashion landscape and consumer mindset. Our fashion ranking uncovers who the leading clothing and footwear retailers are in the digital economy.

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    Are department stores reinventing fast enough?

    2018-08-01T21:45:00Z

    With online becoming an integral part of retail, and pureplay competition rife, investing in the right digital capabilities is crucial for success. Nowhere is this truer than for department stores, a sector that relies heavily on footfall.

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    Department stores ranking 2018

    2018-08-01T21:00:00Z

    The department store sector relies heavily on footfall. But with online becoming an integral part of retail, and pureplay competition rife, investing in the right digital capabilities is vital for success. The rank demonstrates where they are focusing their attention, whether that’s engaging digital marketing, or offering a connected experience across online and offline.

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    Food and grocery sector analysis

    2018-07-25T18:00:00Z

    The grocery market has faced massive structural shifts over the past decade, and the pace of change is only likely to increase as shopping habits continue to evolve and margins are squeezed by intense competition and rising costs.

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    Food and grocery ranking 2018

    2018-07-25T18:00:00Z

    The growth of ecommerce in the food and grocery sector continues to bring challenges. Margin pressure is clear, and the ability to fulfill online orders fast and conveniently is costly. Mergers are becoming commonplace for the sector, enabling them to increase scale and boost buying power. Our rank unveils which grocery retailers are winning at delivering convenience for their customers, and where others are falling behind.

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    Pureplay ranking 2018

    2018-07-19T05:00:00Z

    Pureplay retailers have largely outshone their multichannel competitors as the digital evolution of the customer journey has advanced. Online-only retailers are generally more agile, enabling more room for flexibility and faster reactions to changing customers’ expectations. The pureplay ranking looks solely at retailers who are online only businesses.

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    Pureplay sector analysis 2018

    2018-07-19T05:00:00Z

    Pureplay retailers have largely outshone their multichannel competitors as the digital evolution of the customer journey has advanced. Find out why in this analysis from Retail Week Indicator. 

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    Retail Week Indicator 2018 rankings

    2018-07-13T19:30:00Z

    Retail Week Indicator has reviewed retailers’ digital capability through a strategic audit, across all areas of a customer’s digital shopping journey. Discover where the leading 180 retailers in the UK are positioned.

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    Schuh's tech-laden store simplifies shopping

    2018-07-13T18:30:00Z

    Footwear retailer Schuh sells other brands’ product, so it must ensure it puts its best foot forward with its customer experience.

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    How robots run Ocado’s warehouses

    2018-07-13T18:30:00Z

    Ocado’s journey from online grocer to global technology provider has not been without its hurdles – and perennial doubters – but the company has now firmly established itself as a tech titan.

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    John Lewis v Waitrose: The deep digital divide within the Partnership

    2018-07-13T18:30:00Z

    In its ‘Modern Waitrose’ strategy, the upmarket grocer set itself the goal of being “brilliant online”.

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    Screwfix: The most convenient DIY retailer

    2018-07-13T18:30:00Z

    Screwfix has long been the jewel in the Kingfisher crown by being the most convenient place for its tradesperson customers to shop.

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    Why Tesco closed Tesco Direct

    2018-07-13T18:30:00Z

    Tesco finished fourth in the Retail Week Indicator after a strong showing across the board, but could have placed higher were it not for the closure of its Tesco Direct non-food website.

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    Why Asos is cream of the crop

    2018-07-13T18:30:00Z

    Badging itself a technology company as much as a fashion retailer, it’s logical that Asos is at the top of the pile when it comes to customer-facing digital capabilities.