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Geolytix and Superdrug: Shortlisted at the DataIQ Awards 2025

We’re proud to be shortlisted with Superdrug for the DataIQ Awards, recognising our collaboration and innovation in new ways of working with data.

Published 5th November 2025 • Tags awards
We are hiring: Software Configuration Developer

Geolytix are hiring. We are looking for a Software Configuration Developer. Job role and how to apply detailed in the blog.

Published 8th October 2025 • Tags career
Navigating the AI Fog of War

This blog grapples with the AI “fog of war”, exploring future challenges Geolytix may face. Blair reflects on key themes from the recent Geographic Data Service partner conference.

Published 3rd October 2025 • Tags ai
We are hiring: Client Delivery Lead

Geolytix are hiring. We are looking for a Client Delivery Lead. Job role and how to apply detailed in the blog.

Published 19th August 2025 • Tags career
We are hiring: Client Solutions Support Analyst

Geolytix are hiring. We are looking for a Client Solutions Support Analyst. Job role and how to apply detailed in the blog.

Published 16th July 2025 • Tags career
From Footsteps to Forecasts: The Power of Small Area Footfall

Discover how Geolytix footfall data can transform the way you understand your locations and identify where to open next.

Published 30th May 2025 • Tags mobility, geodata
We are hiring: Support Test Engineer

Geolytix are hiring. We are looking for a Support Test Engineer. Job role and how to apply detailed in the blog.

Published 14th May 2025 • Tags career
We are hiring: Location Specialist (APAC)

Geolytix are hiring, we are looking for a Location Specialist in the Asia Pacific region. Job role and how to apply detailed in the blog.

Published 7th April 2025 • Tags career
We are hiring: Consultant

Geolytix are hiring, we are looking for a Consultant. Job role and how to apply detailed in the blog.

Published 4th April 2025 • Tags career
We are hiring: Location Specialist

Geolytix are hiring, we are looking for a Location Specialist. Job role and how to apply detailed in the blog.

Published 4th April 2025 • Tags career
We are hiring: Customer Associate

Geolytix are hiring, we are looking for a Customer Associate. Job role and how to apply detailed in the blog.

Published 4th April 2025 • Tags career
Employee Benefits at Geolytix

If working with an awesome team on interesting projects isn't quite enough, Geolytix employees benefit from lots of other perks too.

Published 1st April 2025 • Tags our-team, career
Cracking Code: Highlights from the Data Science Hackathon

Each year we host a Data Science Hackathon. Danny shares the goal and outcome of this years.

Published 28th March 2025 • Tags our-team
We’re a British Data Awards 2025 Finalist

Up against though competition from 448 entries we are delighted to be announced finalists in three categories at the British Data Awards 2025 for GEOLYTIX and GEOLYTIX MAPP.

Published 19th March 2025 • Tags awards
Danish Design and Hygge Homeware - variety store trends in the UK

Josh reviews the grand opening of Søstrene Grene in Leeds along with other Danish brands taking the UK by storm. Who could be next?

Published 17th March 2025 • Tags market-visits
Leeds and the 15-Minute City: A Retail Perspective

Leeds, the biggest city in Europe without a mass transit system. That is set to change. Freddie Wallace explores the benefits and challenges while evaluating the idea of a 15-minute city.

Published 10th March 2025 • Tags team-thoughts
Top Five Takeaways from the CUSP Data Dive 2025

Blair was recently invited to judge the Centre for Urban Science and Progress (CUSP) Data Dive 2025. He shares five emergent themes upon reflecting on the day.

Published 27th February 2025 • Tags our-team
GEOLYTIX are Geoawesome - Global Top 100 Geospatial Companies

We are thrilled to make the Geoawesome Top 100 Geo for 2025, the annual list of the best geospatial companies in the world.

Published 5th February 2025 • Tags awards
We are hiring: Data Analyst (NOW CLOSED)

Join us as a Data Analyst focused on advanced spatial analysis in our modelling and analytical services team. Ideal for analysts passionate about data science.

Published 22nd January 2025 • Tags career
Geolytix MAPP: Global Location Intelligence at your fingertips

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.

Published 10th January 2025 • Tags mapp
We are hiring: Data Scientist (NOW CLOSED)

Are you an experienced data scientist or modeller, who enjoys problem solving and your idea of a good day is receiving huge amount of data? This position could be for you....

Published 7th January 2025 • Tags career
Grocery Growth: UK Supermarket and Convenience Openings in 2024

2024 saw major shifts in UK grocery retail with bold expansions, innovative formats, and strategic closures shaping the industry.

Published 31st December 2024 • Tags open-data, geodata
GEOLYTIX and the 30 Day Map Challenge 2024

Daily social mapping project happening every November: https://30daymapchallenge.com/. The third year we have joined this as a team, see all our maps here.

Published 9th December 2024 • Tags geodata, our-team
World Mental Health Day 2024: It’s time to prioritise mental health in the workplace

The overall objective of World Mental Health Day is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilise efforts in support of mental health.

Published 10th October 2024 • Tags our-team
Discover GEOLYTIX MAPP: Your Ultimate Global Location Intelligence Solution

Geolytix MAPP helps you assess potential locations with geodata insights, catchment analysis, and easy-to-share reports, all from a user-friendly platform.

Published 26th September 2024 • Tags mapp
GEOLYTIX Named a Finalist in The 2024 A.I. Awards

International Cloud Artificial Intelligence Awards Program Announces its Finalists. Geolytix are a finalist in the A.I. Implementation of the Year.

Published 18th September 2024 • Tags awards, ai
We are looking for a Data Engineer (NOW CLOSED)

Are you our next Data Engineer? The essential link between our Data Science and MAPP teams.

Published 12th September 2024 • Tags career
GEOLYTIX Shortlisted in The 2024 A.I. Awards

International Cloud Artificial Intelligence Awards Program Announces its Shortlist. Geolytix are amongst them and are up for three categories.

Published 20th August 2024 • Tags awards, ai, mapp
Oxford Street Reinvented

Ben recently took to Oxford Street to ask the question "can it make sense to have 4 stores in the same vicinity, no matter how strong that Retail Place is?"

Published 14th August 2024 • Tags market-visits, geodata
We have a new role: SQL Query Analyst - Spatial Data Specialist

We are looking for a SQL Query Analyst, could this be your next role?

Published 10th June 2024 • Tags career
Interaction Surfaces explained: Why Context is Everything

Christoph Mülligann, Chief Innovator at Geolytix, takes us behind the curtain of developing Interaction Surfaces and gives us his unique take on making sense of mobile data.

Published 31st May 2024 • Tags geodata, mobility, mapp, ai
Interaction Surfaces: How to maximise store density and minimise overlap

If it was possible to maintain 3 successful stores in one area instead of 2, wouldn’t you want to know?

Published 29th May 2024 • Tags geodata, mapp, mobility
Interaction Surfaces: Illustrate The Complexity Of The City

Our new MAPP tool, Interaction Surfaces, lets you interrogate complex pedestrian interactions in urban areas and start to see the wood for the trees.

Published 28th May 2024 • Tags geodata, mapp, mobility, ai
GEOLYTIX MAPP wins Innovation of the Year at the British Data Awards 2024

We are thrilled to win Innovation of the Year for GEOLYTIX MAPP and the British Data Awards 2024.

Published 9th May 2024 • Tags awards, ai, mapp
Interaction Surfaces: Understand common pedestrian movement patterns for better site location

Whether its finding new opportunities or analysing impacts of new store openings (your own or a competitors), GEOLYTIX Interaction Surfaces can help. Find out more.

Published 8th May 2024 • Tags geodata, mobility
We’re a British Data Awards 2024 Finalist

Up against tough competition from 320 other entries we are delighted to be announced finalists for Innovation of the Year and BI Solution of the Year at the British Data Awards 2024 for GEOLYTIX MAPP.

Published 20th March 2024 • Tags awards, our-team, mapp