Vanessa Hodgkinson

2 min read Every crisis brings opportunities, and the recent pandemic is causing many in the fashion industry to think there must be a better way to sell clothes. After months of closed

2 min read As retail stores re-open, the need to reassure customers and ensure strict cleanliness and social distancing has driven retailers to rethink the in-store experience, particularly for high-touch categories like fashion

2 min read Middle Eastern consumers are optimistic about the economic recovery as the quarantines are relaxed in the region, according to the latest consumer sentiment survey published by consulting firm McKinsey. In

2 min read Remote clienteling is finding growing interest from retailers as a way  to effectively close the gap between online and offline shopping experiences. By combining video chat, clienteling, home delivery and

2 min read With just three weeks until Eid, the Festival of Breaking the Fast, retailers in MENA and other Muslim countries are hoping that the coronavirus will not dampen the celebrations and

2 min read In the post-COVID world, most retailers recognize that more of their sales will come from online, but that also means handling a higher volume of returns, which will pose new

3 min read This week, we look at what retailers are doing to ensure a progressive return to business. Retailers keep their inventory in transit, fashion sales increase in Italy, online sales break

3 min read This week brings more news of retailers rebooting operations, adapting to increased online traffic, finding innovative ways to generate revenue, and meeting the challenges brought on by coronavirus… NEXT Starts

3 min read Times like these make it difficult for luxury brands to remain relevant and engage consumers, so many have taken the call for medical supplies as a lifeline for their brand.

3 min read Could retail recover with revenge spending? home improvements spike and retailers accelerate hiring, re-purpose supply chains, and facilitate innovation to fight Coronavirus on several fronts… Dear customers and friends, As