Alan Monahan writes: I once worked in the same office as a young woman who thought nothing of ‘buying’ a dress on a Friday and returning it to the store for a refund the following Monday. Challenged by colleagues about this practice – which also extended to having pieces of jewellery on approval – she
More than 82% of UK consumers would rather shop in a bricks and mortar store than buy online because products can be viewed before committing to a purchase, according to e-commerce agency PushON. However, its survey of 1,000 shoppers revealed that 52% of those believe that retailers need to offer a more seamless experience between
Retail news round-up: Preference for shopping in physical stores; Christmas comes early Read More »
Alan Monahan writes: I was on the way home from Harrogate when I realised that the sharp, stabbing pain in my lower back signalled that I would probably be forced to make a hasty return. Confirmation came quickly. Stopping the car and fishing in my back pocket I found my hotel room key. Stupid boy!
Retail Reflections: Buyers and sellers gear up for Christmas; What Amazon Can’t Do Read More »
Alan Monahan writes: It’s been a difficult couple of weeks. I didn’t make The Sunday Times Rich List and then, after vowing not to watch the royal wedding on television, I was caught by my wife doing just that in the study where I was supposed to be working. This was a bitter blow for
Retail Reflections: At last some good news; reinvention of the public square Read More »
Alan Monahan writes: Like me, I’m sure that many of you have been niggled by the constant media references – BBC Breakfast is a repeat offender – to failing retail outlets being on the high street, when they are clearly not. So I punched the air in approval when I read a letter in the
Retail Reflections: Tough times, but a glimmer of hope on the horizon Read More »
A new report released by Textlocal, one of the UK’s leading SMS platforms, reveals that mobile opportunities are set to revolutionise the industry as operators increasingly embrace the SMS platform to help drive activity and integration. It was found that 59% of the UK’s digital buyers make their purchases on mobile devices and the scale
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