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Why UAT hurts and what good actually looks like
This is the first in a series exploring why UAT is one of the most consistently painful phases in retail technology programmes, and what it looks like when it's done properly.
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The Shopify project that's harder than it looks
For most retailers, moving to Shopify looks straightforward on paper. The front end is clean, the configuration is fast, and the platform's...
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Ten things that stuck: Retail Technology Show 2026
Two days at ExCeL London. Hundreds of conversations across retail tech, AI and transformation. Here's what we're still thinking about.
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Why testing before coding is the smartest move in retail tech
If you're responsible for getting tech change over the line in retail, the pattern will be familiar: a UAT phase that doubles in length, defects that...
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What retail tech leaders are really talking about: March's Retail Hive round tables
We were back at The Retail Hive Tech Leaders event this March, hosting round table discussions on derisking major IT change and ensuring fast,...
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Moving to continuous delivery in retail without increasing risk
In our recent article around the “good enough” debate, we explored the tension between speed and quality in retail digital delivery. If you’re...
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When is "Good Enough" Actually Good Enough?
This article is a practical guide to defining “good enough” in a world of constant tech change.
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Site Speed and AEO – An Unanswered Question
The Enduring Paradox of Site Speed in the Age of Conversational Search The digital landscape is undergoing a seismic shift, one that fundamentally...
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The End of Bodyshopping: Farewell to the Great Desk-Warming Economy
Bodyshopping, that glorious era when tech companies billed clients by the kilo of developer, is finally wheezing its last breath. For years, the...