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Are retail brands diversifying?

June 23, 2022

Are retail brands diversifying?

As the weather and rail strikes impact footfall, some retail brands are diversifying

Is hospitality under more pressure than ever?

June 6, 2022

Is hospitality under more pressure than ever?

Shortages from bouncers to bottles & a lack of government support are impacting hospitality.

How is inflation impacting retail?

May 19, 2022

How is inflation impacting retail?

As UK inflation hits a 40 year high of 9%, it’s not too surprising to see headlines on the cost of living crisis starting to impact consumer spend.

How important is a happy crew for hospitality?

May 9, 2022

How important is a happy crew for hospitality?

In the midst of a hospitality recruitment crisis, this is more important than ever.

The move from e-commerce to physical stores

May 3, 2022

The move from e-commerce to physical stores

Can bricks help to save clicks?

Young people are returning to the bar and club scene

April 25, 2022

Young people are returning to the bar and club scene

More young people are returning to the UK bar & club scene, whilst more couples are getting married in pubs.

Retail Trends to Watch 2022

April 19, 2022

Retail Trends to Watch 2022

What trends look like being vital to retail’s continued resurgence?

Why do hospitality brands need to look beyond just good service?

April 7, 2022

Why do hospitality brands need to look beyond just good service?

Whether they're big or small, it's important to look past just service.

Is Experiential CX the key factor to Retail’s continued resurgence?

March 31, 2022

Is Experiential CX the key factor to Retail’s continued resurgence?

Experiential CX looks to be a key factor in Retail’s continued resurgence.

Hospitality Thriving in Early 2022

March 23, 2022

Hospitality Thriving in Early 2022

Hospitality spearheads all sectors returning to growth in early 2022

Can’t Stop the Spring

March 14, 2022

Can’t Stop the Spring

Experiential CX looks set to play a vital part in the future of retail

Some seasonal cheer: retail & hospitality are giving customers a much more sociable experience.

December 7, 2021

Some seasonal cheer: retail & hospitality are giving customers a much more sociable experience.

Our research shows that shop, pub and restaurant-goers find the experience a lot more sociable now compared to 2020.