When Selfridges first opened its doors in 1909, it drew crowds by turning shopping into an adventure, using theatre and innovation. Bleriot’s monoplane was displayed there fresh from its maiden Channel crossing and John Logie Baird chose the store to first demonstrate television to the public.

It may only be 2022, but in this decade the world is already proving to be a very different place to the decade before.

As retailing and technology continues to evolve at a pace we’ve never experienced before, consumers of every generation are becoming far more comfortable with the digital landscape, whilst also becoming increasingly mindful of the brands they’re advocating.

This virtual event brings together experts from UK local authorities that discuss what they are doing to drive a compelling and realistic vision to guide the future of their town and how they are turning this vision into reality.

Retailers need to stop expecting business to return to “normal”. 

The UK Government has initiated new telecoms security regulations, reflecting that the threat of cybercrime is as strong now as it has ever been.

Today’s consumers are experiencing a renewed appreciation of the value of retail, as well as the importance that shopping brings to their quality of life.

Delivered by industry experts, 4 insightful videos consider the future of retail, from generational consumer change and technology to the cost of living crisis.

Is online the future, and are high streets flourishing? Just as they have for centuries, bricks and mortar retailers are reinventing themselves – competing and complementing the online option, and even stealing a march on it.

Cyber security is a broad term which means many different things to many different people, and can often seem to be incredibly complex, expensive, and full of pitfalls at every turn.