National Retail Federation

6 ways to prepare for peak – whatever your industry

Published on: October 31, 2019
Author: Pauline Ashenden - Marketing Manager

Retailers need no reminding that we’re coming up to their busiest time of the year. Being able to cope with demand and deliver the experience that customers expect is central to remaining competitive and delivering the right experience, cost-effectively, means focusing on these 6 areas...

What customers want this Christmas when it comes to service

Published on: October 14, 2016
Author: Neil Cox - Account Manager

New figures from the National Retail Federation point to sales increasing by 3.6% over the course of 2016 holiday shopping season in the US, hitting $655.8 billion. Ecommerce should grow between 7-10%, totaling as much as $117 billion. In the UK, retailers will be looking to bounce back from a disappointing 2015 festive season where heavy discounting hit margins in many parts of the sector.