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Inflation, 'Insperiences', Industry Outlook for 2024
Richard Lim, CEO of Retail Economics ( https://www.retaileconomics.co.uk/) , joins Natalie for a wide-ranging discussion on: • The health of the UK consumer and why 2024 will be a year of two halves. • Richard's inflation theory (listen to find out!) • Combating cost pressures in 2024 - business rat...
'Positively Dissatisfied' M&S, Trailblazer Next, Black Friday Predictions
Retail expert Maureen Hinton joins Natalie to discuss retailer resilience. Which fashion retailers are defying the economic climate and what is the secret to their success? Maureen also shares her views on the state of the consumer and whether the Black Friday deals will sizzle or fizzle. Connect wi...
AI: The Word of 2023
Collins Dictionary has announced that ‘AI’ is the Word of the Year for 2023. Miya Knights, Retail Consultant and Publisher of Retail Technology Magazine ( https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/) , joins Natalie to discuss the wide-ranging implications of artificial intelligence. They break down the lea...
Wilko's Revival, Asos' Identity Crisis and Bellwether Next Getting It Right
In this bumper episode of Retail Disrupted, retail consultant and high street champion Graham Soult joins Natalie to discuss Wilko’s return to the high street, Asos/Next results and the opportunities and challenges facing high streets in this digital era. • 5m: Business rates • 10m: Store closures •...
Quick Commerce: Collaborate or Die?
George Nott, Technology Editor at The Grocer ( https://www.thegrocer.co.uk/) , joins Natalie to discuss the evolution of quick commerce. They examine the latest Uber Eats/Getir ( https://www.thegrocer.co.uk/technology-and-supply-chain/rapid-grocer-getir-announces-deal-with-uber-eats/683600.article) ...