.Global Cities argues the first defence of physical #retail stores starts with location. While the internet provides convenience and price advantages, evidence shows that some high streets cannot be replicated online. bit.ly/2zqDPy2 via Hugo Machin from @Schroders_UK

Interesting article from Box_by_ledja on #consumer relationships with in-store technology - they've offered tips to help #retailers navigate the increasingly competitive world of bricks and clicks bit.ly/2maS2FT via Retail Week #retailtech #retail #shopping

It’s not all doom and gloom on the high street - while some argue the UK’s high streets could be disappearing, this interesting article from @RebeccaEJones highlights why others believe #retail could still provide excellent #investment opportunities bit.ly/2udaYYU

#AugmentedReality experiences have never been more accessible for both #consumers and #brands alike - according to Jeremy Pounder of Mindshare UK, #technology could offer a lifeline for reaching consumers in brick-and-mortar #retail stores bit.ly/2NcBN6N

Future Shopper Report from @SalmonLtd reaffirms how much of a disruption Amazon’s creating in the marketplace - it’s a comparison tool for #consumers, with 80 percent of people surveyed saying they check #Amazon reviews and prices bit.ly/2mk8IKY via Ann-Marie Alcántara

Something needs to change if physical stores are to become a long-term source of growth for online-first brands. Retailers need to provide what their website and Instagram can’t - the human side of their brand bit.ly/2NVhSuc via Forbes

#Walmart has partnered with #Microsoft to compete with Amazon. While Microsoft has been working on a technology to help #retailers keep pace with #Amazon Go, Walmart plans to boost its online presence to take on the #ecommerce giant read.bi/2JCZ6EE via @BIUK #retail

Confederation of British Industry (CBI) reveals rise in #retail sales during July - growth was driven by the favourable weather, with sales of recreational goods up 67 per cent bit.ly/2AchAMJ via City A.M. #retailnews

Interesting article on why #IKEA may be moving to the high street - the plan to open small branches in urban locations, is part of its “new city centre approach” bit.ly/2K1ogwy via George MacDonald #retailnews #retailers

Physical #retailers have yet to deploy digital technologies at scale that meet shopper needs - interesting article on the impact of #digital innovation on physical retail bit.ly/2uWrAo1 via Information Age

New business models focused on an evolved #customerexperience are shaping the future of #consumer #markets says @Steven_J_Barr- interesting piece on the future of #retail bit.ly/2mXn6sU via Forbes #retailtuesday #retailers

“Retail theatre is needed more than ever” says Ken Daly at RetailEXPO #RetailEXPO19

JML’s Ken Daly on how flying high requires a business to keep its feet on the ground: linkedin.com/pulse/flying-s… #retail #drtv #insights #business #bricksandmortar

In June Ken Daly was elected as Chairman of ERA Europe, the trade association for the multi-channel #homeshopping industry. The organisation is in the process of becoming a global association with incredible opportunities. Read more here: era-europe.eu/entries/1629-t…

JML Invests in electronics accessory business, @ibeaniworld. We look forward to growing this fantastic partnership with this marvelous team. You can view the official press release here: bit.ly/JMLLIiBeani

“𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗼 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗧𝗩 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱?” Ken Daly will be joining other thought leaders on stage at The Retail Bulletin Omnichannel Futures Conference: theretailbulletin.com/retail-events/…

Meet our 2019 retailers... 👋 Fiona from Amazon Launchpad, Ken from JML and Wendy from Lakeland. #BuyItNow

Do you have an idea for a product that could sell via John Mills 's JML Group ? If so, sign up for Inventors Day 2020 forms.office.com/FormsPro/Pages…

New #podcast! Ken Daly, CEO of JML Group, reveals how he steered the company to infiltrate global e-commerce platforms such as Amazon and eBay 🎧 Listen: businessleaders.fm/ken-daly/

Do you or someone you know have an #idea or #Innovation that makes everyday easier? At this year’s #SpringFair our product development team are hosting the 2020 JML Inventors’ Day. If you’re interested in meeting the PD team, then please register below: bit.ly/JMLinventorsday