Department Stores: Where are They Going Wrong?

As alarming headlines continue to emerge about some of the most established UK department stores, it’s natural that the industry is questioning the future of retail and the place of bricks-and-mortar stores. But is retail as we know it beyond...

Connecting Staff for the Black Friday Onslaught

While retailers welcome the uplift in revenue that comes with Black Friday, for staff – especially in-store staff – the experience is often far less welcome. Prioritising activity can be tough for store associates during a normal sales day, but...

Changing Store Associate Behaviour

The increasing diversity of in-store activity, from click and collect to personal shopping, self-service tills to kiosks, is changing the way retailers operate.  While stores may have adequate staff numbers, ensuring the right staff are in the right place at...