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The top Christmas hotspots in England revealed
A new study by MRI Software, a leader in retail intelligence solutions, has revealed England’s top Christmas hotspots for festive days out. The retail experts have created their Christmas Hotspots Index, ranking English cities based on the following …
Data reveals: The UK’s top ‘Move-In Magnets’ for 2025
Reading has been named the UK’s number one Move-In Magnet for 2025. Reading has been named the UK’s most attractive city to move to, according to a new study from MRI Software. The experts created a Move-In Magnet Index to reveal which UK locations …
SECR reporting: A complete guide for UK businesses
In this guide we explain what Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) is, who needs to comply and how to prepare accurate, compliant reports. Learn how data automation and energy management software simplify compliance while improving transpar…
What Is ESOS? A complete guide to energy compliance in the UK
The Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) is one of the UK’s most important energy compliance frameworks. It requires large organisations to measure and review their energy use, helping identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs an…
What is mobile workforce management?
Managing employees who work outside the office has become increasingly complex as businesses grow more distributed and customer expectations rise. Mobile workforce management helps organisations streamline scheduling, communication and real-time visi…
What is footfall? How to track and use it to drive retail success
In commercial real estate and retail, footfall is one of the most valuable metrics for measuring property performance, tenant success and consumer engagement. Whether you’re managing a shopping centre, a mixed-use development or a single store, under…
IWMS vs CMMS: What’s the difference?
Facilities teams today face growing complexity, juggling multiple sites, hybrid workforces, rising energy costs and increasing sustainability demands. To manage it all, organisations need the right technology. Two of the most common tools are IWMS an…
Introduction to real estate data analytics
The real estate industry is in the middle of a major transformation. For decades, investment and operational decisions were often driven by instinct, experience and limited market data. Today, technology has changed the game. Real estate data analyti…