2023 is off to a rocky start for retailers. Recent events including the COVID-19 crisis, the ground war in Europe and rising inflation are all having a toll on how consumers are shopping - and merchants need to adapt to the new landscape.

One of the biggest developments is the constant change in payment preferences, as new and innovative payment methods enter the scene. But rather than be a hindrance, this shift presents an opportunity for European merchants to thrive in the age of…

As scientists and engineers develop new technologies to boost patient outcomes, we are seeing pharmaceutical manufacturing rapidly advance. The industry is one in which technology can, and is playing, a huge part in and the technologies are having several benefits and making for an efficient and cost-effective approach to medicinal production. The Covid-19 pandemic thrust the pharmaceutical industry into the limelight across the globe, firstly with the need for treatments and then the…

Cryptocurrency, NFTs, and stocks have become popular forms of investment in recent years, but they might not be the best option during an economic downturn. People are looking for more tangible and traditional types of investment that bring them a sense of security and stability that will help them weather economic storms.

Long-term investment…

As well as dealing with increasing scrutiny regarding their impact on the environment, the nature of the Oil & Gas sector means that employee welfare is something that must be at the forefront of an organisations thoughts. The industry can take its toll on both the physical and mental wellbeing of employees, and in 2021 there was a rate of 317 injuries per 100,000 full-time equivalent workers. With this in mind, what…

Sending greeting cards is an integral part of British culture – with the United Kingdom purchasing more cards than any other country. Whether this is for the birth of a new family member or a loved one moving job, cards let your family know you are thinking of them and wishing them luck along the way.

So, it is no wonder our customers are finding new ways to send…

The skills shortage remains a familiar problem for UK employers, hurting both productivity and profit.

The latest data shows a lagging British economy which has not yet recovered to pre-pandemic levels with reasons cited being pandemic repercussions and tighter post-Brexit immigration law.

What is clear is that…

Unquestionably, it has been a challenging couple of years for the healthcare industry as the country faced the largest public health crisis in living memory.

In response, the industry has swelled. During the last 12 months for instance, new analysis shows that recruitment appears high on the agenda with a 37% increase in the number of people hired by the sector in 2022.

Recruitment software company Occupop…