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    • Online Mapping Platforms & the future of desktop GIS - is this still a relevant discussion?

      Online Mapping Platforms & the future of desktop GIS - is this still a relevant discussion?

      4th October 2022

      Why online mapping? Sarah shares five key benefits of online mapping platforms and whether the desktop GIS is dead.

    • Machine Learning within Location Planning

      Machine Learning within Location Planning

      3rd October 2022

      Machine Learning is not new. We have used it in Location Planning for years, but new advancements mean now we can do more. Danny shares more about the Geolytix ML journey.

    • Experiencing IKEA’s First City Centre Store in China

      Experiencing IKEA’s First City Centre Store in China

      7th September 2022

      This summer Coco had her first business trip back to Shanghai, one of the key things she ticked off right upon arrival was to visit the IKEA Jing’an City Store.

    • Bridging the gap between Censuses

      Bridging the gap between Censuses

      26th August 2022

      The UK Census is conducted every 10 years, so how do we bridge the gap between to get granular population and household estimates and forecasts?

    • Filling the gaps with {mydentist}

      Filling the gaps with {mydentist}

      24th August 2022

      How Europe’s biggest dental provider uses GEOLYTIX MAPP to manage their network of practices and target the most appropriate opportunities for growth.

    • Where the FAANGs live.

      Where the FAANGs live.

      22nd August 2022

      Blair visited Battersea Power Station over the weekend and shared some of his thoughts.

    • The Sweeter Side of Life

      The Sweeter Side of Life

      18th August 2022

      Rachel suggests a sweet spot to visit in St Albans, The Waffle House. We recently supported their team with customer and location analysis.

    • Geolytix Mapp: Spatial intelligence customised for you

      Geolytix Mapp: Spatial intelligence customised for you

      1st August 2022

      MAPP, our online mapping tool, allows anybody to use location data for business decision-making. The tool, which is accessed on an internet browser via unique login-credentials, is secure and available whenever and wherever you are.

    • LondonShuffle

      LondonShuffle

      27th July 2022

      Six years ago we had a team social to a newly opened Shuffleboard club called LondonShuffle. We were delighted to support them recently with some location data and analysis.

    • Triple Nominations for the Women in Tech Awards

      Triple Nominations for the Women in Tech Awards

      18th July 2022

      You’ll know by now that there is nothing we like more than being recognised and winning the odd award.

    • Census 2021 - England & Wales first results

      Census 2021 - England & Wales first results

      30th June 2022

      The Office for National Statistics (ONS) published the first results of the 2021 England & Wales Census this week at Local Authority District level.

    • Providing The Original Factory Shop with the tools to make Informed Network Expansion Decisions

      Providing The Original Factory Shop with the tools to make Informed Network Expansion Decisions

      22nd June 2022

      The Original Factory Shop were looking for a forecast model and network blueprint to help guide their latest phase of new store expansion across the UK. GEOLYTIX rose to the challenge of forecasting sales for this bargain retailer with a somewhat unusual store portfolio.

    • The bright lights at Geolytix

      The bright lights at Geolytix

      30th May 2022

      What do Geolytix and Hollywood have in common? Admittedly, on the whole, not that much! No diva attitude around here I’m glad to say!

    • Geolytix France

      Geolytix France

      18th May 2022

      Geolytix is excited to announce we open our French office. Welcome Stéphane Martis to the team.

    • Welcome to Oxygen!

      Welcome to Oxygen!

      18th May 2022

      Back at the beginning of April we were invited to embrace our inner children and bounce our way around Oxygen Freejumping at the O2.

    • Mental Health & Team Wellbeing at Geolytix

      Mental Health & Team Wellbeing at Geolytix

      10th May 2022

      Mental Health and Our Team's wellbeing is something we prioritise at Geolytix. Click to read more about what we do for our team...

    • A Day in the Life of a Data Scientist

      A Day in the Life of a Data Scientist

      10th May 2022

      Ever wondered what the life of a Data Scientist is like at Geolytix is like? Read more to find out...

    • A Day in the Life of a Data Analyst

      A Day in the Life of a Data Analyst

      10th May 2022

      Ever wondered what the life of a Data Analyst is like at Geolytix is like? Read more to find out...

    • Geolytix: The Graduate Route

      Geolytix: The Graduate Route

      10th May 2022

      Matt joined Geolytix straight from University, after graduating with a Degree in Geography. Here he tells us about his role as a Data Analyst....

    • A Day in the life of a Location Planning Partner

      A Day in the life of a Location Planning Partner

      10th May 2022

      Ever wondered what the life of a Location Planner is like at Geolytix is like? Read more to find out...

    • Geolytix: The Apprentice Route

      Geolytix: The Apprentice Route

      10th May 2022

      Becca joined Geolytix straight from college as a data apprentice. Now a fully qualified Data Analyst, Becca tells us about a day in her role...

    • UK Retail Points - Supermarket Locations 2022Q1

      UK Retail Points - Supermarket Locations 2022Q1

      21st April 2022

      A strong start in the first quarter of 2022 for the UK grocery market. The opening and addition of 196 stores and 48 closures in our latest data release.

    • Geolytix, Geolytics, Geolytic

      Geolytix, Geolytics, Geolytic

      28th March 2022

      “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose / By any other name would smell as sweet” - William Shakespeare

    • Scotland's Census 2022

      Scotland's Census 2022

      18th March 2022

      Scotland's Census Day is 20 March 2022.

    • The Women of Geolytix

      The Women of Geolytix

      17th March 2022

      International Women’s Day is celebrated every year on the 8th March. This year the women of Geolytix shared a more personal side to them through story maps.

    • Porto: Bridges, Hills, Port and Viewpoints

      Porto: Bridges, Hills, Port and Viewpoints

      23rd February 2022

      At last, time to dust off the trusty Geolytix tote for my first overseas adventure since the start of 2020. Where's Lou goes international... my first destination: Porto, Portugal's 'second city'.

    • GEOLYTIX and GEOMOB podcast

      GEOLYTIX and GEOMOB podcast

      15th February 2022

      Blair sat down with Steve of GEOMOB to talk about all things GeoInnovation. Scroll down to listen to the podcast..

    • UKBIA22 Awards Winner

      UKBIA22 Awards Winner

      14th February 2022

    • Introducing... Locate

      Introducing... Locate

      27th January 2022

      Ever wanted to quickly find the nearest supermarket to your Airbnb? Or the nearest branch that you bank with? We are using the XYZ framework (which underpins MAPP) to allow you to do just that.

    • Mental Health in the Geolytix workplace

      Mental Health in the Geolytix workplace

      26th January 2022

      The first week of January saw the MHFA team in Geolytix plan on how we could help embrace and protect mental health amongst the team. Read more to see our plans...

    • Blossom in the Year of the Tiger

      Blossom in the Year of the Tiger

      26th January 2022

      Coco discusses Chinese New Year traditions, and the slight alterations made throughout the pandemic.

    • UK Supermarket Retail Points - Q4 2021

      UK Supermarket Retail Points - Q4 2021

      22nd December 2021

      The 22nd version and final update for 2021 of UK Supermarket Retail Points is available. Aldi continues it's expansion, Morrisons Daily stores increase and Mere enters the market.

    • My work experience week at Geolytix

      My work experience week at Geolytix

      30th November 2021

      Gagan Singh Virk joined us in October on a work experience placement from NewVic college. Here he details his week with us...

    • Studying through a pandemic

      Studying through a pandemic

      25th November 2021

      Last Thursday was postgraduate results day at the University of Leeds, and although graduation is still a long way away (thanks to Covid-19 I haven’t even had my undergraduate graduation ceremony yet), it feels like a perfect time to reflect on this chapter of my life.

    • Becoming a micro multinational

      Becoming a micro multinational

      25th November 2021

      Over the years, Geolytix has grown internationally. Ben Purple, our Business Director, tells how our growth wasn't exactly how we originally envisioned.

    • 10% of our team are now Mental Health First Aiders

      10% of our team are now Mental Health First Aiders

      23rd November 2021

      Donna, Rachel, Josh and Kate recently qualified as Mental Health First Aiders. Here they talk about their reasons for qualifying and their plans for supporting the team at Geolytix.