The long-awaited alternative review of the high street, led by former Focus boss Bill Grimsey, which is published today, aims to create digitally joined up town centres that are operated as businesses. The review suggests that the UK develops networked high streets, which connect residents with
Due to launch on August 27th, Zady is an e-commerce site from former law clerk Maxine Bédat and digital media strategist Soraya Darabi. Carrying over thirty labels, it aims to be a global destination for shoppers who care about where their products come from. The goal
Argos is launching catalogues that guide shoppers to interactive content on their smartphones as it continues on its multichannel march. The retailer has been ploughing investment into its digital offer over the past year and a paper catalogue, which uses image recognition technology, is the latest
Introducing Uniqul, a payment system that uses facial recognition software to let customers pay for purchases without the need for cash, a credit card, a wallet or mobile phone. The Finland-based company is getting ready to release the system in the Helsinki area. The system works
The interaction between the physical and digital realms has become increasingly important as we live our lives simultaneously on- and offline. For small businesses, social media is an important way to generate interest in their goods and increase their online presence – but what about
eBay UK are expanding their offering yet again. In the attempt to move away from the online car boot sale image, which has served them well over the last 14 years, they are developing their relationships with some the UK’s biggest retailers. In December last year
Hot on the heels of the launch in paris, a Karl Lagerfeld concept store has bowed in amsterdam’s canal district.
Home and furniture retailer Ikea has developed an interactive party invitation generator to encourage people to make the most of their outdoor space in the summer. The tool, available on the Ikea website, allows customers to create invites to a range of events. Customers first decide what
Asos boss Nick Robertson was boasting about its latest innovations yesterday as he unveiled a 19% jump in pre-tax profit. Personal stylists, Buy the Look capabilities - which encourages shoppers to buy a whole outfit - and Asos Fit, its virtual changing room, were just some
A new social commerce tool called Stipple Shopping lets sellers make sales through picture sharing on networks like Facebook and Twitter. When brands debut new products, they can share a photo of it on social media and consumers looking at the post can make an
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