Black Friday 2014
Black Friday has a massive impact on the retail sector and as an IT company that works largely with retailers we wanted to explore exactly what Black Friday means and find out where the term came from....
View ArticleRetail Assist Dictionary Week 2: On the Go Technology
Every year brings its own set of retail buzz words, and the last few years have been no different, awash with terms that describe these fast changing retail trends. That is why over the next couple of...
View ArticleRetail Assist Dictionary Week 3: IT Solutions
Retail Technology is ever growing and changing and it’s with these changes that new terminology is evolving. We thought we would provide you with a useful Retail Assist dictionary so you can keep up to...
View ArticleShopping in a Social Hub
Retailers work hard to ensure their customers can enjoy a seamless and consistent omnichannel experience, but with the added complexities of personalisation and brand loyalty to contend with customers...
View ArticleBlack Friday vs Boxing Day
In the UK Boxing Day is a well-established tradition in the retail calendar. However over the past couple of years, the American import that is Black Friday is proving to be tough competition. While...
View ArticleWhats In-Store for 2015?
Following on from our Twitter series #RATechXmas where we have been looking in to statistics around retail shopping habits and the growing dependency on technology for both consumers and retailers – we...
View ArticleShopping Cart Abandonment
The term shopping cart abandonment describes the process in which online shoppers put items in their online cart, but then fail to finish the transaction – this habit is rapidly becoming the bane of...
View ArticleWe gave Emmanuel House a ‘Cup of Kindness’ for Christmas
Founded in 1976 Emmanuel House was established to support homeless, vulnerable and isolated adults in and around Nottingham. They provide services that meet the basic needs of the individuals who visit...
View ArticleRetail Christmas Round-Up
Following on from our Head of Marketing, Alex Broxson’s, feature on BBC Radio Nottingham, we wanted to provide a round-up of shopping habits around the Christmas period. If you would like to hear the...
View ArticleRetail Assist reflect on NRF 2015: what’s the next BIG thing for retail?
In search of the latest innovations in retail technology, and the bright lights of New York City, Retail Assist’s Executive Chairman Alan Morris, and Head of Sales Borys Krywyj recently attended the...
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