What are the rules for your business in the second lockdown?
From today until December 2nd, those of us in England are under another strict lockdown. We know that essential shops and restaurants are closing their doors, but the rules for businesses don’t seem to be as clear cut. So, we’re taking the chance to clear up what you can and can’t do in business. The […]
How will AI affect journalism?
When talking about the effects of AI on the labour market, most focus has centred on those jobs and industries in which human participation at anything below supervisory level will be made redundant. Primarily, these are jobs requiring either a high degree of technical ability or, conversely, none at all. For the former, we might […]
Recommended Reading: Volume II
We are bombarded with news and social media every day. As a society, we’ve lost the appreciation of holding a book in your hands, getting lost in the pages as you turn them. I find solace in reading a good book, especially when it inspires me or teaches me. I recommend picking up a book […]
How to Maximise Sales This Christmas
As we head into the peak retail season, I can’t help but wonder how businesses are going to cope with these recently increased controls. The eight weeks of peak trading deliver the annual profit for most retailers and many in hospitality and therefore, it is essential to get this right. This year, we won’t be […]
I’ll be back…or will I? Three reasons for, and three against, a return to the office
According to the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), the UK economy could lose £480bn – almost half a trillion pounds – if workers fail to return to the office. PwC reports that a scenario in which office-based workers continue to be universally advised to work from home could see the UK’s GDP being £15.3bn lower […]
Recommended reading for leaders
By Orlando Martins, CEO and Founder. In my line of work reading, researching, analysing and adding context before drawing conclusions is a key part of the job. There is one part of the job however that I am starting to lose patience for and that is the digesting of pseudo-academic papers that go on […]
Why understanding emotional motivation is the key to post COVID business success
This is a guest blog by friend of ORESA Andy Brent. Andy is an experienced board director and business growth specialist. He is the co-founder of Think Again Growth and the author of ‘The Growth Director’s Secret’, published by Bloomsbury. He has 30 years’ experience in senior marketing and strategy roles in the UK, Europe and […]
How is Covid-19 impacting people and retail in US, Europe and Middle East?
Is your business international or were you planning on expanding? We caught up with friends of ORESA in the USA, Germany and the Middle East to find out what life is like on the ground and the impact on businesses and retailers during the pandemic. This article was last updated 13.05.2020. Overarching observations and/or opportunities […]
Is Hybrid Retail the Future?
Online shopping continues apace, leaving ecommerce retailers gleefully counting the profits and traditional stores working harder than ever to convert dwindling footfall. Considering this dynamic it is even more important that physical stores are differentiated to succeed. The newest way to bring in the punters is ‘hybrid retailing’ which combines wining and dining with shopping. […]
Selfie Pay: Don’t let frictionless payment mean faceless
Biometric-type payments are helping to create a smoother, faster online and in-store experience. But retailers must take care that such technologies do not take the personal touch out of shopping. The primary objective when retailers are selecting technology is that it must solve a problem and one of the biggest involves removing friction from the […]
