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Agentic Commerce and Localisation: Why AI-Powered Shopping Demands More

by Mark Taylor | Retail Strategy

As AI shopping assistants reshape ecommerce, retailers need more than structured data. Learn why localisation is important in agentic commerce.

AI Tools for eCommerce Developers

by Mark Taylor | Retail Strategy

From AI search to automated deployment pipelines, discover the developer tools reshaping how UK eCommerce, B2B, and D2C platforms are built.

AI Search for Retail : Building Trust Signals

by Boris Dzhingarov | Retail Strategy

A fast website is no longer enough for AI search. Discover the five trust signals retailers must build to be recommended by AI LLMs.

How to Choose the Right UK Marketplace for Your Business

by Mark Taylor | Retail Strategy

Experts Guide to UK Marketplaces 2026. Compare Amazon, eBay, Temu, OnBuy and 12 more platforms with an interactive decision tree and recommendation form.

AI Search Analytics : Measuring Traffic, Revenue & Success in a Zero-Click World

by Boris Dzhingarov | Retail Strategy

Search is no longer just on Google, users converse with AI agents in a coherent manner but how do we judge success from AI Search?

Personalised Shopping with AI Technology

by Mark Taylor | Retail Strategy

Personalisation in retail is not new. Retailers have tried bespoke products and services for some time but now we have AI shopping.

Guide to Most Tax Efficient Way to Pay Yourself from UK Limited Company

by Mark Taylor | Retail Strategy

Discover the most tax-efficient salary & dividend split for UK consultants outside IR35. Free salary, dividends & tax calculator.

AI Job Discovery & ChatGPT Recruitment

by Mark Taylor | Retail Strategy

Agentic Commerce is migrating into AI Recruitment, helping jobseekers discover new job opportunities and identify skills gaps.

Visa Intelligent Commerce : Why It Matters, FAQs & Actions

by Mark Taylor | Retail Strategy

Visa Intelligent Commerce is further progression towards AI-commerce, this article highlights why it’s important and gives practical tips.

How to Optimise WordPress Websites for ChatGPT Discovery

by Mark Taylor | Retail Strategy

Learn how to optimise your WordPress website for ChatGPT discovery with structured data, conversational content, and SEO tips for AI chat.

FAQs : ChatGPT Shopping & Agentic Commerce

by Mark Taylor | Retail Strategy

Clear, structured answers to the most common FAQs about in-chat commerce, ChatGPT shopping, and agentic commerce.

How to Audit and Optimise Your Shopify Store for ChatGPT Shopping Discovery

by Mark Taylor | Retail Strategy

A practical guide for Shopify merchants and developers on how to audit and optimise your store for ChatGPT shopping discovery.

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Retail Consultant

Retail Solutions founder Mark Taylor, is a highly experienced Retail Consultant, offering expert consultancy in retail, digital, and eCommerce strategy. With senior leadership roles at major UK retailers like Marks & Spencer, River Island, and Shop Direct, he combines decades of traditional retail experience with deep digital and eCommerce expertise.

Mark advises retail businesses, from SME to PE-backed firms, on digital performance improvement, strategic growth, and digital transformation. Based in the North West, he works nationally across the UK and Internationally, helping clients optimise operations and succeed across sales channels including Shopify, Magento, Amazon, and beyond.

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