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With the state of the economy unclear, shoppers seem hesitant to get too festive, too fast.
To make a real change to our high streets, we need to think about about the social purpose and economic functions of these areas.
Taking express delivery to new heights could be a risky move.
If the competition regulator gets its way, it could force significant changes to the online shopping giant.
Buyers and sellers alike use this system to not get caught.
While Temu employs common sales promotion tactics seen on other e-commerce platforms, it uses what is arguably the broadest range of these techniques.
The strike would have been the first for the parcel delivery giant since 1997.
Talks between the the International Brotherhood of Teamsters and company bosses have broken down. A supply chain expert explores what could happen next.
Returns cost companies billions of dollars in lost sales. They also generate emissions and packaging waste. Two logistics experts offer some tips from psychology for more sustainable returns.
Returns are becoming a costly sustainability problem for retailers and the planet. A supply chain expert explains.
People in rural areas have less access to supermarkets in general. When it comes to online grocery shopping, just over 11% of those have no choice at all.
Here’s what you need to know about these mini loans.
Vapes were marketed as healthy, sexy, sleek and environmentally friendly. It’s time we clamped down on these dodgy claims.
The rapid rise of online shopping is slowing but internet retail is here to stay.
Online reviews have a big impact on buying decisions – but how can shoppers sort the real ones from the fakes?
UK retailers had a happier Christmas than expected, but consumers are changing how they shop due to the rising cost of living.
Boosting body confidence should be as important as boosting sales to beauty brands.
Digital retail is not just about buying online.
By offering a limited click and collect service, the retailer can gauge the benefits versus the costs and hassle of managing product returns.
Top contributors
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Professor of Marketing and Consumer Behaviour, Queensland University of Technology
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Coleman Chair Professor of Marketing and Director of Research, Texas A&M University
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Associate Professor of Marketing, University of Technology Sydney
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Associate Professor in Operations and Supply Chain Management, University of Southampton
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Associate Professor, Operations Research, Brock University
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Senior Lecturer in Digital Marketing, Royal Holloway University of London
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Professor of Accounting, University of Portsmouth
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Senior Lecturer of Marketing, Swinburne University of Technology
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Sustainable Logistics Researcher, Vienna University of Economics and Business
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Professor of Retail Studies and Deputy Principal, University of Stirling
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Senior Lecturer in Economics, Lancaster University Management School, Lancaster University
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Associate Professor of Supply Chain Management, Michigan State University
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Louise Grimmer is a Friend of The Conversation.
Senior Lecturer in Retail Marketing, University of Tasmania
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Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Studies & Professor of Marketing and Product Innovation, Brock University
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Professor of Comparative Literature, UCL
