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Making Sigma a Great Place to Work
06 MarchMaking Sigma a Great Place to Work Home » Our Thinking » Our Thinking – Blog What makes a succe...
Market leading company welcomes local students
06 NovemberMarket leading company welcomes local students Home » Our Thinking » Our Thinking – Blog Sigma,...
Providing peace of mind to clients through ethical practices
03 NovemberProviding peace of mind to clients through ethical practices Home » Our Thinking » Our Thinking...
Sigma helps light up Leeds Minster at Light Night 23
24 OctoberSigma helps light up Leeds Minster at Light Night 23 Home » Our Thinking » Our Thinking – Blog ...
Diabetes: Empowering employees through awareness
19 MarchDiabetes: Empowering employees through awareness Home » Our Thinking » Our Thinking – Blog Succ...
Back-of-house asset management – the silent essential
08 DecemberPaul Ramsdale, Account Manager at Sigma, explains how ‘back-of-house’ asset management plays an...
How Sigma is addressing supply chain driver shortages
22 NovemberThe HGV (Heavy Goods Vehicle) driver shortage has been big news in the UK in recent months,...
The power of working with an end-to-end solutions provider
21 NovemberAs the COVID-19 pandemic reshapes our world, the e-commerce sector has grown exponentially,...
The path forward for retail’s sustainable future
30 SeptemberFor today’s organisations corporate sustainability is no longer a choice, it is a must. Faced...
Latest Trends in Store Space Repurposing
17 SeptemberDriven by new technologies and the rise in online shopping, and exacerbated by the impact of...
In-store experience – The Reinvention of Retail
17 SeptemberSomething unusual is happening on the high street. Despite the rise of online shopping and the...
Five ways HFSS will revolutionise retail estates
13 AugustBricks and mortar retail has faced its fair share of major disruptors in recent years, from the...
Recognising International Women’s Day 2021
07 MarchInternational Women's Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and...
Boost for schools as Sigma donates raft of new laptops
04 MarchWakefield and Castleford schoolchildren are set to benefit from Sigma’s new charitable...
Sigma are proud to deliver Asda’s first Covid-19 Vaccination Centre
29 JanuaryAsda hasbecome the first UK supermarket to launch an in-store Covid vaccination service at its...
Store Closures – The Key Stakeholders: The Landlord
19 JanuaryThere are two impacts to reflect upon – the period leading up to a store closure and the...
Store Closures – The Key Stakeholders: Retailer
19 January2020 was an unprecedented year, with the Coronavirus health crisis and the impact of nationwide...
Store Closures – The Key Stakeholders: The Administrator
19 JanuaryWhen a company enters administration, it means it cannot afford to continue trading due...
Deep Supply Chain – The new normal
06 JanuaryDisruption and change are becoming normalised in a way that business has never before known....
Sustainability – the big conversation
18 DecemberUK Industry is, by its very nature, a big user of natural resources. With growing concerns...
Blockchain – the future of supply chain management?
18 DecemberTransparency, traceability and sustainable trading are all gaining importance in customer...
The Future of Post Covid Retail: A Retailer’s Customer Toolkit
15 DecemberCustomer experience has become a cornerstone of retail; it’s something that brands are measured...
Looking ahead to a stronger 2021
14 DecemberMany sectors have been hit hard by a tumultuous year in 2020 but few more than the retail...
Artificial and Augmented Intelligence in the Logistics industry
17 NovemberThe logistics industry is transforming. The growth of big data, a shift to digital first and...
The Future of Post-Covid Retail: The Customer is King
17 NovemberWhilst the 2020 global health crisis has changed the retail landscape in many unexpected ways,...
Can lighting help drive increased sales in stores?
16 NovemberAtmosphere and ambience are well-established influencers of consumer behaviour and whilst...
How the halo effect of hygiene is driving innovation in the commercial space
05 NovemberThe global health crisis has challenged what we consider to be normal; few could have known at...
The Covid-secure ‘Gondola Starter Device’
04 NovemberDemonstrating innovation whilst keeping colleagues & clients safe to ensure the job gets done....
Shining a light on dark kitchens
27 OctoberWhat do Sigma and commercial kitchens have in common? Perhaps surprisingly, the answer is...
Why footfall is the new ‘must have’ dataset
13 OctoberLong before it became a government requirement to limit the number of customers in a single...
Why partner with Sigma to deliver your new instore concessions
06 OctoberWith the growth of online retailing, changing consumer expectations and increasingly...
Remodelling the concept of physical shopping
30 SeptemberAs retailers continue to grapple with the transformation of the industry, they must work harder...
Managing Store Closures. What You Need To Know.
25 SeptemberAs retailers continue to navigate the challenges of transformation within the industry it’s...
The future of post-Covid retail: The current state
24 SeptemberThere has been no single factor driving the transformation of the retail sector, nor the demise...
Managing rapid change during the Covid-19 crisis – Part II
30 JulyAs the leading commercial space transformation specialists, Sigma is responsible for keeping...
Managing rapid change during the Covid-19 crisis – Part I
15 JulyAs the leading commercial space transformation specialists, Sigma is responsible for keeping...
Retail sales boost as we enter a new decade
21 FebruaryRetail sales boost as we enter a new decade Home » Our Thinking » Our Thinking – Blog Here we a...
The Future of…The Store
18 FebruaryThe Future of... The Store Home » Our Thinking » Our Thinking – Blog The rise of the internet h...
Retail trends in 2020
18 FebruaryRetail trends in 2020 Home » Our Thinking » Our Thinking – Blog It’s been another tough old y...
SHEQ – An in depth look at Health and Safety
05 FebruarySHEQ – An in depth look at Health and Safety with Paul Nowell Home » Our Thinking » Our Thinkin...
Time to Talk – Sigma’s Mental Health Commitment
03 FebruaryTime to TalkHome » Our Thinking » Our Thinking – BlogPost By SigmaSupporting mental healthFollo...
What is… High-speed retail?
03 FebruaryWhat is… High-speed retail? Home » Our Thinking » Our Thinking – Blog Nope, we’re not confu...
The Future of… Retail Parks
03 FebruaryThe Future of... Retail Parks Home » Our Thinking » Our Thinking – Blog Out of town retail park...
The Christmas Grinch takes over any glimmer of retail cheer
20 JanuaryThe Christmas Grinch takes over any glimmer of retail cheer Home » Our Thinking » Our Thinking ...
Tackling Sustainability – #1 EV Charging Points
15 JanuaryTackling Sustainability - #1 EV Charging Points Home » Our Thinking » Our Thinking – Blog The B...
What does the Future Highstreet Fund mean for retailers?
13 JanuaryWhat does the Future Highstreet Fund mean for retailers? Home » Our Thinking » Our Thinking – B...
Is technology taking over our money? …and what does it mean for Retail?
09 JanuaryIs technology taking over our money? …and what does it mean for Retail? Home » Our Thinking »...
The Future of… Shopping Centres
07 JanuaryThe Future of... Shopping Centres Home » Our Thinking » Our Thinking – Blog Post By Sigma - Fol...
Retail Sector Struggles To Bring Christmas Cheer
20 DecemberRetail sector struggles to bring Christmas cheer with more reports of declining sales Home » Our...
Bringing in the Fit-Out Project Professionals
12 DecemberBringing in the Fit-Out Project Professionals Home » Our Thinking » Our Thinking – Blog Embarki...
The Future of… The High Street
26 NovemberThe Future of… The High Street Home » Our Thinking » Our Thinking – Blog Post By SigmaIn the fi...
Revitalising space with an expert perspective
26 NovemberRevitalising space with an expert perspective Home » Our Thinking » Our Thinking – Blog Whether...
A Quick Guide to… Geo-tagging
19 NovemberA Quick Guide to… Geo-tagging Home » Our Thinking » Our Thinking – Blog Geo-tagging is a pret...
Retailers continue to struggle amidst a raft of challenges
18 NovemberRetailers continue to struggle amidst a raft of challenges Home » Our Thinking » Our Thinking –...
Can 5G really revolutionise bricks and mortar stores?
01 NovemberCan 5G really revolutionise bricks and mortar stores? Home » Our Thinking » Our Thinking – Blog...
A Quick Guide to… Customer Centricity
01 NovemberA Quick Guide to…Customer Centricity Home » Our Thinking » Our Thinking – Blog Customer centric...
Releasing the GNFR Genie… Part #1 – Introduction
22 OctoberReleasing the GNFR Genie…Part #1 – Introduction How a fresh approach to new store projects ca...
Anti-Slavery Day – 18th October
18 OctoberAnti-Slavery Day - 18th October Home » Our Thinking » Our Thinking – Blog Anti-Slavery Day, 18t...
Department stores continue to suffer as retail sector remains sluggish
17 OctoberPicture credit Photo by Clem Onojeghuo on Unsplash Department stores continue to suffer as retail...
Cashless Retail – is it time to adopt?
10 OctoberCashless Retail – is it time to adopt? Home » Our Thinking » Our Thinking – Blog Cash is king...
World Mental Health Day #StartTheConversation
10 OctoberWorld Mental Health Day #StartTheConversation Home » Our Thinking » Our Thinking – Blog Post By...
Retail growth slows as shoppers hold on to their cash
19 SeptemberRetail growth slows as shoppers hold on to their cash Home » Our Thinking » Our Thinking – Blog...
Start the Conversation – World Suicide Prevention Day
10 SeptemberStart the Conversation – World Suicide Prevention Day Home » Our Thinking » Our Thinking – Bl...
A quick guide to AR
02 SeptemberA quick guide to…. Augmented Reality Home » Our Thinking » Our Thinking – Blog We live in a vir...
IOSH Leading Safely
30 AugustIOSH Leading Safely Home » Our Thinking » Our Thinking – Blog At Sigma we recognise that leadin...
Brits continue to part with their cash despite economic uncertainty
23 AugustBrits continue to spend despite economic uncertainty Home » Our Thinking » Our Thinking – Blog ...
Experiential Retail – Staying ahead of the curve
09 AugustExperiential Retail – Staying ahead of the curve Home » Our Thinking » Our Thinking – Blog As...
Dropshipping – Helping or Hindering the Retail Sector?
25 JulyDropshipping – Helping or Hindering the Retail Sector? Home » Our Thinking » Our Thinking – B...
A Quick Guide to… Dropshipping
23 JulyA Quick Guide to… Dropshipping Home » Our Thinking » Our Thinking – Blog Dropshipping is anot...
Surprise boost in retail sales as shoppers hunt for bargains
18 JulySurprise boost in June retail sales as shoppers hunt for bargains Home » Our Thinking » Our Thi...
Why the role of FM is so important in the survival of bricks and mortar retail
27 JuneWhy the role of FM is so important in bricks and mortar retail Home » Our Thinking » Our Thinki...
The curse of the ‘British Summer’ strikes again
25 JuneThe curse of the ‘British Summer’ strikes again Home » Our Thinking » Our Thinking – Blog I...
Consumer spending for April continues to defy expectations
29 MayConsumer spending continues to defy expectations Home » Our Thinking » Our Thinking – Blog ONS ...
An alternative supply chain solution with a sports retailer
22 MayAn alternative supply chain solution in a no deal Brexit threat with a leading sports retailer Ho...
Mt Kilimanjaro: The Big Climb: #1
13 MayMt Kilimanjaro: The Big Climb: #1 Alexia Beau Home » Our Thinking » Our Thinking – Blog Hi ever...
A Quick Guide to… Personalisation
07 MayA Quick Guide to… Personalisation Home » Our Thinking » Our Thinking – Blog We don’t mean to ge...
A Quick Guide to… Omnichannel
01 MayA Quick Guide to… Omnichannel Home » Our Thinking » Our Thinking – Blog Omnichannel is a term...
The Power of Partners in Retail
26 AprilThe Power of Partners in Retail Home » Our Thinking » Our Thinking – Blog The idea of high-stre...
Surprise leap in consumer spending in March
24 AprilSurprise leap in consumer spending in March Home » Our Thinking » Our Thinking – Blog The ONS r...
Introducing the new Sigma website
09 AprilIntroducing the new Sigma website Home » Our Thinking » Our Thinking – Blog We are over the moo...
Can brands survive without an online presence?
08 AprilCan brands survive without an online presence? Home » Our Thinking » Our Thinking – Blog It’s...
Simple guide to retail concessions
19 MarchA shop in a shop – a simple guide to retail concessions Home » Our Thinking » Our Thinking – ...
DTC – the grim reaper for retail stores?
11 MarchDTC - the grim reaper for retail stores? Home » Our Thinking » Our Thinking – Blog Who doesn’...
Managing Changes to Store Portfolios
07 MarchManaging Changes to Store Portfolios Home » Our Thinking » Our Thinking – Blog 2018 will be rem...
The Sunday Times HSBC International Track 200
15 FebruarySigma features in The Sunday Times HSBC International Track 200 Home » Our Thinking » Our Think...
A Recap of 2018 for the UK Retail Sector
21 JanuaryA Recap of 2018 for the UK Retail Sector Home » Our Thinking » Our Thinking – Blog 2018 was a c...
The Top Five Retailing Trends of 2019
21 JanuaryThe top Five Retailing Trends of 2019 Home » Our Thinking » Our Thinking – Blog The transformat...
In-House or Outsource – The GNFR Conundrum
21 JanuaryIn-House or Outsource – The GNFR Conundrum Home » Our Thinking » Our Thinking – Blog The reta...
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