Leverage data to drive actionable insight

In today’s digital world, where ecommerce platforms are becoming the de facto standard for many shopping experiences, the retail value chain has access to more data than ever before. By Andrew Dawson, MD of MACmobile The explosion of business intelligence and...

Online grocery shopping fast becoming the norm

Online grocery purchasing has gone through the roof, traditional offline shoppers are now discovering and switching to online. By Nick Durrant, CEO of Bluegrass Digital Many consumers started buying groceries online over the past two years and will continue to do so...

Subscription and the future of e-commerce

There is no doubt that the pandemic provided explosive growth for e-commerce. With national lockdowns imposed, consumers worldwide turned to online shopping for convenience and accessibility. This e-commerce trend has only continued to accelerate to the point where...

Plan for a very different Black Friday this year

After betting the ranch on Black Friday 2021, local brands are taking a much more pragmatic approach to the retail holiday this year, choosing to play the long game with better planning and a more niched focus. But, with inflationary pressures and a much more wiley...

E-commerce trends to watch in 2023

The explosion of ecommerce seen over the past few years is set to continue its upward trajectory well into 2023. “Customers’ need for convenience has only accelerated in the wake of the pandemic,” says Nerdware director Shiko Mamotheti. “Not...