The latest festive trading period highlights just how complex and unpredictable consumer behaviours and trends can be. Whilst spending data released this month reported an increase in total UK retail sales for November and December, figures published by the BRC suggest fewer customers…
Another week, another raft of concerning headlines and political upheaval. Amongst the myriad of gloomy news reports, I was concerned to see the latest ONS Labour Market figures. They showed key sectors such as social work, food and financial services…
As I follow the rolling news cycle, I cannot help but feel concerned about our nation’s economic and societal future. If we reflect on recent news events, we are seeing a series of very public and serious service failures. Whether…
As we lean into the consequences of the cost of living crisis, it is important we continue to recognise and address true customer needs, and not make assumptions about what customers want. Inflation is affecting all of us, but it…
It has been a really testing couple of years for individuals, families and businesses – and the service industry has performed wonders to keep things going. Without doubt, the true value of service shone through during the worst of the…