Hugh Williams
Editor, FGB
Hugh Williams is Editor of FastGrowthBrands, where he edits and writes daily content focusing on challenger, direct-consumer and digitally native brands. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in History and Business from the University of Newcastle.Articles by Hugh
Retail’s Ongoing Digital Transformation Also Points to Its Future
In this piece, Ian Waters, director, solutions marketing, ThousandEyes, tells RetailTechNews that with 18% of UK retail sales coming from e-commerce, it might seem that the ‘digitisation’ of the retail sector has been solely confined to the online experience. However, when Amazon launched its cashier-free [...]
In this piece, Ian Waters, director, solutions marketing, ThousandEyes, tells RetailTechNews that with 18% [...]
Tesco-Carrefour Partnership Under Scrutiny from French Regulator; New Product Discovery Platform ‘Product Guru’
RetailTechNews rounds up some of the biggest stories in the European retail technology space. In this week’s edition: Tesco/Carrefour Partnership Under Scrutiny from French Regulator; New Product Discovery Platform ‘Product Guru’; and More Than Half of Shopping Searches Start at Amazon. Tesco/Carrefour [...]
RetailTechNews rounds up some of the biggest stories in the European retail [...]
E-commerce vs Social; Queues Costing Retailers
RetailTechNews’ weekly roundup brings you up-to-date research findings from around the world. In this week’s edition: E-commerce vs Social; Queues Costing Retailers; and Facebook Disproving Doomsday Predictions. E-commerce vs Social There is a growing friction between third-party e-commerce sites and social media [...]
RetailTechNews’ weekly roundup brings you up-to-date research findings from around the world. [...]
Retailers Must Get to Grips with Augmented Reality, or Risk Falling Behind Their Competitors
With the global market anticipated to grow to USD$198bn (£149bn) by 2025, it’s clear that augmented reality is far from another marketing fad. Recent developments – such as the launches of Apple’s ARKit2, Google Lens, and ARCore – mean that [...]
With the global market anticipated to grow to USD$198bn (£149bn) by 2025, [...]
The Rise of Direct-to-Consumer Brands
Direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands have become big news. In this piece, Dr Geraint Evans tells RetailTechNews how these brands are growing exponentially in terms of valuations, revenues, customers, and positive sentiment. DTC Brands are now household names A year ago, this piece would [...]
Direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands have become big news. In this piece, Dr Geraint [...]
The Rise of Direct-to-Consumer Brands
Direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands have become big news. In this piece, Dr Geraint Evans tells RetailTechNews how these brands are growing exponentially in terms of valuations, revenues, customers, and positive sentiment. DTC Brands are now household names A year ago, this piece would [...]
Direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands have become big news. In this piece, Dr Geraint [...]
Managing Machine Learning: Q&A with Rubikloud
AI and machine learning are undoubtedly changing how retail works, but this does not mean retailers are yet making the most of the capabilities of this technology. In this Q&A with RetailTechNews, Kerry Liu, CEO & co-founder, Rubikloud, explains how his [...]
AI and machine learning are undoubtedly changing how retail works, but this [...]
Getting to Grips with Content Management Systems: Q&A with Lastminute.com
In this piece, RetailTechNews speaks to Alessandra Di Lorenzo, CCO, media & partnerships, lastminute.com group, to discuss the company's new content management system (CMS), and the role it can play in helping marketers design their own microsites and web pages. RetailTechNews: Can [...]
In this piece, RetailTechNews speaks to Alessandra Di Lorenzo, CCO, media & partnerships, [...]
Tesco & Carrefour Teaming Up; Purchase of PillPack Represents Move into Healthcare
RetailTechNews’ weekly roundup brings you up-to-date research findings from around the world. In this week’s edition: Tesco & Carrefour Teaming up; Purchase of PillPack Represents Move into Healthcare; and Amazon Ending Part of Its Ad Business. Tesco & Carrefour Teaming Up Tesco [...]
RetailTechNews’ weekly roundup brings you up-to-date research findings from around the world. [...]
Retailers Struggle with Consistent Omnichannel Experience; Dining Experiences Improved by Tech
RetailTechNews’ weekly roundup brings you up-to-date research findings from around the world. In this week’s edition: Retailers Struggle with Consistent Omnichannel experience; Dining Experiences Improved by Tech; and Sports Influence exteEds Beyond Kit & Clothes. Retailers Struggle with Consistent Omnichannel experience Just 5% of UK [...]
RetailTechNews’ weekly roundup brings you up-to-date research findings from around the world. [...]
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