The future of post-Covid retail: The current state
There has been no single factor driving the transformation of the retail sector, nor the demise of so many stalwarts of the high street. Changes in consumer buying habits, economic uncertainty and the rise of omnichannel retailing have all had an impact, but they are just a few of the myriad of factors that have brought the sector to a tipping point.
The Future of…The Store
Managing rapid change during the Covid-19 crisis – Part II. The rise of the internet has fundamentally disrupted the retail sector and for physical stores, it’s now harder than ever to fight for a share of consumer spend. For retailers, their overall store portfolio has never been more vulnerable as shopping habits call for a […]
SHEQ – An in depth look at Health and Safety
Shining a light on dark kitchens. Paul Nowell joined Sigma in 2017 to look after Health and Safety and in just two years has taken the company on a significant journey towards becoming a world leader in all things safety related. Sigma, leading the way with Health & Safety: Paul starts, “Sigma is already known […]
Time to Talk – Sigma’s Mental Health Commitment
Time to Talk. Supporting mental health: Following on from our signing of the Time to Change Employer Pledge last year and our commitment to our colleagues in supporting mental health. On Thursday 6th February, Sigma will be joining thousands of other people around the country who will be coming together in their communities and places […]
What is… High-speed retail?
What is high speed retail? It’s a catch all term to describe things that make a customer’s shopping experience go by much quicker. It’s basically a time management technique that entails prompt and fast delivery of goods and services to customers. So you mean it’s things like same day delivery? Well yes, it includes that […]
The Future of… Retail Parks
Out of town retail parks are quite unique in that they haven’t really changed a huge amount since they were first established as a shopping concept in the 1980s. Much of the appeal continues to lie in the ability to visit multiple retailers in mostly large-scale (big-box) units all within one place and with ample, […]
Tackling Sustainability – #1 EV Charging Points
Tackling Sustainability – #1 EV Charging Points The British Prime Minister has recently pledged to invest in our electric car network, outlining his vision that no electric vehicle driver should be more than 30 miles from a charging point. This comes at a time when electric vehicle ownership is at an all-time high, thanks to […]
Is technology taking over our money? …and what does it mean for Retail?
In an era where tastes change by the day, opinions can be swayed by the argument of a stranger on social media and where trending news is too often a celebrity antic, it can be hard to figure out whether things are here to stay or not. The Internet & Cryptocurrency Think about the internet […]
The Future of… Shopping Centres
Following our first part in our new series ‘The Future of’ we take a look at ‘Shopping Centres’. With the British high street in crisis it would be naive to think that other areas of retail are not affected. Retail centres too have seen a decline in footfall as weary shoppers show an appetite for more […]
The Future of… The High Street
In the first of our brand new series ‘The Future of…‘, we take an indepth look at The High Street. With High Street retailers struggling due to changes in buying habits, increased rents & high business rates, it’s clear the High Street must adapt to ensure it continues to have a role to play in the […]