We’re living in a time of rapid change and with each passing month comes a new trend (or concern) for retailers to stay on top of. From omnichannel to automation, to wearables, beacons, connected devices through to the simple tech that we’re all adapting to – our smart heating systems, the upcoming 5G and of course the ubiquitous Alexa device in every home, retailers are at the sharp edge of the step change that comes from receiving and needing to analyse and respond to vast amounts of data. This article is part of a UK series on the Future of Retail and well worth the time to read this longer article.  http://bit.ly/BR2uJ5I1S