As time goes on, the way things are conducted change. Whether this is to keep up with changing times or to reinvent the way things are done, industries must adapt, evolve, and innovate. Something that is no stranger to change is shopping habits. In 2017, the Office for National Statistics reported that consumers spent around £366 billion.
Significant change has been demonstrated in consumer behaviour and subsequently retail — ranging from technological advances to consumer expectation. In this article, we’ll look at the different shopping habits consumers have experienced over the years.…
As time goes on, the way things are conducted change. Whether this is to keep up with changing times or to reinvent the way things are done, industries must adapt, evolve, and innovate. Something that is no stranger to change is shopping habits. In 2017, the Office for National Statistics reported that consumers spent around £366 billion.
Significant change has been demonstrated in consumer behaviour and subsequently retail — ranging from technological advances to consumer expectation. In this article, we’ll look at the different shopping habits consumers have experienced over the years.…
Technology Is advancing amongst the high-street quicker than ever before, with the likes of scan-on-the-go and self-service checkouts being introduced. Because of this, elderly shoppers are starting to find it difficult to keep up with these technical trends that are constantly changing the shopping experience.
Anchor had released a report, that found that older shoppers are feeling they aren’t getting catered for in high street shops. With this comes a warning that if things aren’t improved, high street shops are at risk of losing up to £4.5 billion in lost trade each year by 2030.…
Over time, it’s clear to see that fashion retailers have become more diverse and inclusive. From adding a maternity section to their collections, to tall and petite clothing ranges becoming more common, brands appear to be accommodating for all sizes and shapes. Together with QUIZ, a clothing retailer featuring everything from plus size clothing to Sequin Dresses, we explore the topic further:
Meeting the demand
Retailers have had to step up in becoming more inclusive as there’s a growing demand to meet.…
With the advent of the internet, it’s easier than ever for small businesses to start up their shop. Given that there’s now no need to buy or rent a physical, brick and mortar shop to start a business, ecommerce had allowed many companies to start up in the world of the internet by offering their products to a wider audience without the costs usually associated with starting up.
The state of things
Given the state of the economy, it’s no surprise that most small businesses are nervous to branch out or prepare for growth.…
