The eight technologies every entrepreneur should know about

Rapid technological change can be hard for small businesses to track. We speak to the experts about the trends shaping the future

Digital has changed the fabric of UK fashion

Smartphones, social media and consumer data have changed the face of the industry as retailers adapt to an increasingly digitised society

The ideal shopping experience: can technology deliver?

Virtual-reality shops, magic dressing room mirrors, 3D printing … the choice for consumers is huge, but can technology alone create a retail Utopia?

Luxury brands are failing in their storytelling

Luxury has a rich heritage to draw on – why aren’t brands telling stories better? There are lessons to be learned from new players

Can luxury brands hack their own growth?

Exclusive brands have shied away from scaling their businesses by exploiting digital networks, but shrinking marketing budgets could change their minds