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Wondering what’s been on our minds? Read up on the latest Whippet news plus our most recent musings on the world of retail and beyond…

The rise of the subscription economy
Subscriptions have become increasingly popular in lockdown. But is it more than convenience that’ll keep them rising?

What does it take for a brand to pivot well?
With the John Lewis Partnership moving into private rented housing and rented goods, we look at what it takes for a brand to ‘pivot’ well.

Sex wellness: how retail is leading the way
The sexual wellness industry is booming. Let’s take a look at how retailers are getting in on the action.

Superdrug gets down with the trolls
Trolling and online bullying sucks; that’s something we can all agree on. But Superdrug is tacking the bullies head on…

Mobile 2.0: new retail strategies
From social firsts to reimagined apps, we take a look at the smartest mobile innovations of the summer.

Say hello to the new Sparks!
We’ve been working with M&S to create and launch a whole new identity for their rewards scheme, from the logo and tone of voice to

Get the lowdown on Black Pound Day
Discover the monthly event created to get more people discovering and spending with black-owned businesses in the UK.

Retail gets used to the new normal
Two weeks ago, non-essential shops reopened in Britain – and it’s a brave new world out there. From traffic light systems to funny floor markings, we round up some of the creative ways retailers are adapting to socially-distanced, Covid-aware shopping.

High-tech UX: Retailers explore new realities
We look at the new ways retailers are reaching customers in 2020.

Money talks: a potted history of payments
From bartering and cheques, to credit cards and contactless, we take a lighthearted look into the history of paying for goods, and ask… where will it go next?

Why shopping will never be the same after Covid-19
When we come out of the pandemic, our attitudes to shopping are bound to have changed. Here’s how we might think about it a little differently.

Let’s talk corona: how brands are staying on message
With the corona crisis, there’s never been more pressure on brands to say the right thing, in the right way. We share some examples of brands that have taken an interesting approach to messaging during corona…