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Day 2 | The importance of retail destinations meeting consumers needs
With financial pressures and energy caps rising from January, it’s important for retail destinations to meet consumers’ needs. Today, we take a closer look at the most important factors for consumers when visiting physical stores.
Day 1 | Consumers’ preferences for visiting physical retail destinations
This year has shaped changes in consumer behaviour driven mainly by the cost-of-living crisis. Today, we take a closer look at how this has impacted shopper behaviour in certain retail destination types.
Why the real estate industry needs to invest in technology
Each year, we all become more reliant on technology than we ever have before, and that certainly includes the real estate industry. Industries that have traditionally always been ‘people’ focused, centering around building relationships, can some
Retailers boosted by Black Friday week as UK footfall surges by +7.9%
The latest insights from retail analysts MRI Software (previously Springboard), show the Black Friday week offered optimism for UK retail destinations this Golden Quarter. Across all UK retail destinations, footfall jumped by +7.9% against the week p
What is the best real estate CRM for agents?
In the real estate industry, agents need to handle many tasks and effectively manage prospects and listings. Over time, this can become daunting to the point where the agent feels overwhelmed, leading to inefficiencies. By automating various processe
5 tips for selling real estate in today’s market
As a sales agent, selling properties can be a lot easier when you have a list of buyers ready to make an offer on day one of the marketing campaign. However, as anyone who has been in property for any length of time knows, conditions can quickly chan
Is UK retail losing out on the Black Friday glow?
MRI Software predicts subdued Black Friday footfall for retailers amid restricted consumer spending power. MRI Software (previously MRI Springboard) has forecast subdued Black Friday sales, as issues loom over retailers. Restricted consumer spending
5 qualities landlords and vendors won’t ignore
When vendors and landlords decide to list their property, the choice of an agent involves careful consideration of various factors. Trust, being the cornerstone, is not hastily established but is a culmination of different elements. Recognising these