Unlocking customer loyalty by elevating the omnichannel experience
Regardless of the time, location, or platform that customers choose to interact with their favourite brands, customers expect a personalised and engaging experience. And for businesses that can deliver a unified experience, meeting the heightened expectations from customers is a great opportunity to outperform rivals. In fact, 80% of customers admit that the experience a […]
Voting now open for prestigious European Carton Excellence Award and Pro Carton Student Awards
The public vote for the European Carton Excellence Award, Pro Carton Young Designers Award, and Pro Carton Student Video Award is now open.
SPAR becomes the Official Convenience Store Partner of Leicester Tigers
A.F. Blakemore, one of the UK’s largest privately owned family businesses and wholesaler for SPAR stores in Wales, Central and South East England, is proud to announce its new partnership with Leicester Tigers, one of the most successful rugby clubs in England.
How can you turn the tide on retail theft?
Shoplifting has long been an issue for our high streets. But with the number of offences reportedly doubling to 16.7 million[1] incidents a year, retailers of all sizes have come under huge pressure to step up their in-store security. At BauWatch, I’ve worked with construction firms for many years to help minimise theft on vulnerable […]
DS Smith installs single-pass digital printer with sustainable water-based ink at its Torrelavit packaging facility in Spain
DS Smith, a global provider of sustainable fibre-based packaging solutions, has expanded its high-end digital printing services and is leading industry with the installation of a Nozomi 14000 AQ single-pass water-based digital inkjet printer.
Volumatic supports the protection and access to cash
Volumatic, leaders within the cash handling industry, has long supported the use, the importance of maintaining access to cash and other essential banking services for both consumers and businesses.
How to fall back in love with shipping allocation
Sometimes it feels as if every other week is a form of peak season for retailers. From the Christmas period and Amazon Prime Days to individual peak days such as Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day. On one hand, this is a good thing for retailers: peak season equals extra revenue. On the other hand, an […]
Esme cracks the brief with egg-cellent design to win SPAR sandwich pack competition
A 12-year-old from Wakefield has won SPAR North of England’s competition designing an Egg Mayonnaise sandwich pack.
How to keep your customers close when budgets are tight
With an unstable economy and an increasingly competitive marketplace, customers are demanding more from businesses in store and online. In this atmosphere of increased expectations for brands and impulsive spending habits, brands are in a battle to cultivate customer loyalty and trust. The cost of living crisis has not only made customers more fickle, but […]
ASDA and Co-op retain crowns at Free From Food Awards 2024
Retaining their titles for another year, ASDA as ‘Retailer of The Year’ whilst Co-op retained the ‘Convenience Retailer of the Year’ award at this year’s Free From Foods Awards 2024 celebration party.
Pinkie Farm celebrates tenth anniversary
Pinkie Farm Convenience Store proudly celebrated its tenth anniversary on 31st May 2024.
It’s time to digitise finance in the retail sector – why automated AP and statement reconciliation are crucial for retailers in 2024
The current speed of digital transformation across businesses globally suggests that those organisations who are yet to make the transition risk being left behind. 2024’s annual report from Billentis predicts a significant increase in adoption of e-invoicing alone, with market value estimated currently at $8.9 billion, anticipated to soar in the next four years to […]
