At a time when the concept of ‘big data’ is increasingly being discussed by mainstream media, consumers are more conscious than ever of companies collecting their personal information and using it to track their behaviour, needs and preferences.
Blogs
A matter of convenience
1 May 2012
Non-food merchandising by grocers is continuing apace, but the announcement by Tesco that it is shelving 100,000sq ft plus of hypermarket developments sent shockwaves through the market. CBRE supermarkets director Chris Keen looks at the implications of the Tesco announcement.
Contactless payment – will Asda’s move provide the technology’s tipping point?
25 April 2012
Asda has become the latest big retailer to take the plunge with contactless payment. Richard Olds, chief executive officer at Vista Support, asks if the move by the supermarket giant will be the tipping point for mass acceptance of the technology.
Will minimum pricing on alcohol flatten retailers’ bubbles?
19 April 2012
The proposed minimum price for alcohol will impact retailers’ plans to maintain share of the market, says David Ware, director of grocery at SymphonyIRI Group…
Data insight drives growth in convenience market
11 April 2012
Marcus Vallance, chief executive officer of SalesOut, highlights the growing significance of data insight to the continued growth of the convenience market…
How to set out your stall online – Part 2
10 April 2012
Chris Brake, director of global digital marketing services for Yell, provides search engine optimisation advice for independent c-store retailers…
The rise of the ‘swapper shopper’
28 March 2012
Thaer Namruti, group data and analytics director at Starcom MediaVest Group, explores the truth behind supermarket customer loyalty.
Don’t overlook the importance of training
8 March 2012
Myra Wall, managing mirector of Skillsfirst Awards, discusses the benefits of training and apprenticeships within a grocery retail environment
How to set out your stall online
23 February 2012
Chris Brake, director, digital products, for Yell in the UK, provides some advice for independent convenience store retailers…
When a local shop can be a lifesaver
16 February 2012
The government needs to recognise the vital role played by stores in supporting the elderly, says Rural Shops Alliance chief executive Ken Parsons
