WILL THE INTERNET OF THINGS REVIVE PHYSICAL RETAIL?

Can retail stores not only survive, but flourish in a post pandemic landscape? Has the combination of changing consumer perceptions and eCommerce’s success left the high street in ruins? Or will brands with highly connected IoT products stimulate the need for real human retail experiences to get their propositions across. “If you think that the… Continue reading WILL THE INTERNET OF THINGS REVIVE PHYSICAL RETAIL?

Primark’s biggest store becomes an experience

As part of our series on Health and Beauty retailing, we continue to delve into brands that boast innovation and experiences for consumers, as well as how they invite us to the shop floor and creating a memorable visit. Exploring the physical retail landscape, investigating what brands and retailers are doing and how they are… Continue reading Primark’s biggest store becomes an experience

H Beauty MK & the fightback for customer intimacy on the shop floor

As the beauty industry resurfaces after the devastating COVID months, we take a look at some of the more adventurous and bold shop floor experiences that have been designed to regain customer trust and intimacy. The global beauty industry (comprising of fragrance, personal care, skin care and cosmetics) has been stunned by the COVID-19 outbreak.… Continue reading H Beauty MK & the fightback for customer intimacy on the shop floor

Retail re-opens: Local Insights & research report

“Thirsty drinkers rush to beer gardens despite -5C chill, queues form outside Primark at 6am, shaggy-haired Brits get long overdue cuts and gyms reopen as Covid rules are eased at LAST – but Boris Johnson warns ‘behave responsibly”. Mail Online Were you one to be excited about the re-opening of non-essential Retail, or did you… Continue reading Retail re-opens: Local Insights & research report

What the future of beauty & wellness looks like post-Coronavirus

This year has taught many to expect the unexpected… We know this year has took a massive hit on us all, inclusive of Bricks and Mortar. But, what does this mean for Beauty and Wellness? Skin care has had a successful year, despite the pandemic. Given how tactile beauty is, from swatching products at makeup… Continue reading What the future of beauty & wellness looks like post-Coronavirus