Ashton Kirsten

Like the stores they host, malls are moving to be more experiential. Mixed-use developments provide a more immersive experience, catering to the evolving ...

By leveraging the data they collect, retailers can create new sources of income without significant upfront investments. Moreover, embracing data monetization ...

With shoppers focussing on saving, retailers have to rethink the BTS strategies of old as they gear up to face a “volatile time”. BTS is typically the ...

We explore what generative AI is, why retailers should pay attention to it, and how it can transform brick-and-mortar retail. We highlight real-life examples ...

Post-pandemic, hyperphysical retail has helped brands entice shoppers to return to stores. We dive deeper into hyperphysical retail with thought-provoking ...

Over the past 3 years, retailers have learned how to survive and thrive despite rising cost pressures, supply chain constraints, and changing consumer ...

Case studies are invaluable in providing insight into how theory becomes practice. We’ve rounded up three unique case studies that each highlight an integral ...

Britain will host its first coronation this weekend (6-8 May) in 70 years. Data shows that the coronation weekend is set to fuel a staggering £1.76 billion ...

Analytics are essential to a centre’s long-term success and strategic growth. Here are the top five ways analytics help shopping centre owners and operators ...

With so much pressure on the cards, UK retailers must use data to streamline store operations, optimise labour, and embrace digital elements. Here’s how ...

In a recently published eBook, we collaborated with YOOBIC and Legion to better understand automation’s role in streamlining store operations. Here are some ...

In a recently published eBook, we set out to measure and analyze the impact of the 2022 FIFA Soccer World Cup on key shopping occasions like Black Friday, ...

The Retail Summit takes place from 14 to 15 March and aims to unite the most ambitious retailers with the boldest innovators in EMEA. This global platform is a ...

International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. So, in that spirit, we reached out ...

Circular economies provide a key opportunity for retailers to enter conversations around ethical consumption, recycling, and carbon consciousness. And best of ...

An omnichannel customer experience is an absolute necessity in the modern retailer’s arsenal. With so much innovation afoot, here’s how brick-and-mortar ...

Despite macroeconomic factors like inflation and the rising cost of living, consumers are projected to foreground the celebration of their loved ones in both ...

NRF 2023 prioritized future-fit solutions (and conversations) that aid in solving the challenges of today – and tomorrow. We noticed three recurring themes ...

The Loss Prevention Research Council (LPRC) hosted its annual kickoff on 18 January in New York. Off the back of the NRF Big Show, the Council aimed to set the ...

The final day of NRF 2023 pulled no punches. Today is a bittersweet day: a full day packed with the most innovative and relevant happenings in retail, and also ...

Day Two of Retail’s Big Show kept strong momentum from the awe-inspiring opening day. Excitement was as high as ever and the crowds turned out in style. With ...