Can retail save the world?
If I’m honest, I’ve been having a bit of an existential crisis about the industry I’ve spent over a decade working in. During the …
May 21, 2019
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Retailing to no majority: The importance of inclusivity
In an era of diversifying populations, ensuring your product and offer is culturally sensitive has never been more important. WGSN's Petah Marian reports on the importance of inclusivity.
Mar 11, 2019
Google’s Curiosity Rooms: Tapping into the experience economy
Google's Curiosity Rooms space in London offered up an Instagram-worthy experience coupled with a chance to show off new product.
Oct 24, 2017
eBay’s new London concept space explores the science of why we shop
Mind technology, brainwaves and the shopping research of consumer habits is being explored by the new eBay space in London.
Oct 03, 2017
Future retail: H&M’s Arket encourages transparent shopping on its new e-commerce site
Arket, the new fashion enterprise from H&M officially opens in London this week, with e-commerce pre-sale available now, focusing on transparent shopping
Aug 23, 2017
The Age of Artificial Intelligence in Retail: Customer Privacy and Other Ethical Dilemmas
We dig into the ethical dilemmas that will accompany the mass rise of AI, analysing how it will impact retailers and consumers. WGSN's Petah Marian reports
May 04, 2017
Mon Purse: Helping consumers create their dream bag
Think of Mon Purse as the Build-A-Bear retail concept but for accessories and you'll see why the customised accessories line is so popular with consumers.
Mar 21, 2017
Activist brands: The Superbowl and the necessity of political engagement
Corporate businesses are taking a political position in everything from their Superbowl ad campaigns to their in office policies.
Feb 07, 2017
Retail CEOs look to Influencer power to future-proof their business
One of the key panels at this year's NRF Retail Big Show 2017, was all about the power of Instagram influencers and their impact on the retail industry.
Jan 17, 2017
Should retailers opt out of holiday discounting?
Niche retailers have been successful with opting out of holiday discounting but can mass retailers afford to do the same?
Nov 22, 2016
Wired Retail: The Rise of the Dematerialising World
What happens when consumers no longer crave physical material things because they live online? Wired Retail explored this brave new world. WGSN reports
Nov 18, 2016
Technology and the politics of hope
Today’s Web Summit took on a sombre mood as the technology industry grappled with the results of the US election.
Nov 09, 2016