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Brits Cut Back on Impulse Shopping as Minimalism Meets Cost-of-Living Squeeze

Two-thirds of UK shoppers say they’ve cut down on impulse spending, with many turning towards a more minimalist lifestyle as the cost-of-living crisis continues to bite. New research from digital experience platform Optimizely, based on a survey of 1,000 UK […]

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Retail Media: The Hidden Profit Engine Powering Your Favorite Store

Next time you open your grocery app to reorder coffee, notice which products jump to the top. That sponsored listing? It’s no random placement—it’s part of retail media. What began as a simple tool for online shops has grown into

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Looking for a MailerLite Alternative? Here Are 5 Better Options in 2025

MailerLite is simple, affordable and beginner-friendly — but it’s not always the right tool as your marketing needs grow. Whether you’ve outgrown its automation limits, want better design control or need more integrations, you’re not alone. Below are five solid

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Pop-ups: A vital brand activation tool in the ‘experience economy’

The current economic landscape remains uncertain, and the latest British Retail Consortium Retail Sales Monitor indicates that non-food sales decreased by 1.1% year on year. Following the turbulence of the pandemic and the need to quickly shift their models to

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92% of B2B Marketers Think They Stand Out. Nearly Half Admit B2B Is Boring

B2B marketers think they’re bold. The reality? Not so much. A new survey by growth marketing agency Jam 7 reveals a pretty big disconnect in the B2B world. While nearly all marketers (92%) say their brand stands out from the

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Rebrand Backfires: What PrettyLittleThing, JLR, X, Hyundai & Tropicana Get Wrong

1. PrettyLittleThing (2025): Too Much Minimalism? In March 2025, PrettyLittleThing dropped its iconic bubblegum‑pink theme and swapped it for black‑and‑white minimalism. The goal? To appear more mature and upscale. But many of its younger shoppers felt cheated—they missed the fun,

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