Independent retail is vital to the UK economy and something we are extremely passionate about protecting. That’s why we were delighted to sponsor the BIRA Conference and Awards, celebrating the best of what UK independent retail has to offer. The conference was jam-packed with great retail success stories, tips for the future and reflections on the past. Here are some of our top takeaways from the day.

We were delighted to sponsor and speak at the first Bristol Shopify meetup last week. Attracting an audience of Shopify partners, retailers and web developers, it was a great evening with a wealth of tips, insights and advice on best practices, all designed to help retailers achieve growth.

The retail industry is constantly evolving, and there’s been a huge shift in consumer buying habits, retail businesses are becoming reliant on automation and multichannel strategies to survive.

Managing a successful retail business in today’s ever changing landscape can be hard. Consumer buying habits are evolving and retail businesses are becoming heavily reliant on automation and omnichannel strategies. This makes retail technology, and ensuring you choose the right technology, more crucial than ever before.

At our first customer meet up of 2017, Brightpearl retailers came together to share insights, swap stories and enjoy some good food and drink. A huge thank you to everyone who attended, for those who couldn’t make it this time around, we’ve compiled some of the highlights of the evening below.