Wiser

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Which Black Friday marketing ideas drive the most sales? There are quite a few out there: gift guides, free products, longer sales periods, and many more. However, one marketing tactic has stood the test of time, and for good reason: the promotion. . Shoppers won’t know your excellent sales if you don’t promote them. Promotions are one of the best ways to communicate your discounts, sales periods, and other crucial information to your target audience.

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Retail Eye

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Welcome back to J.C. Williams Group’s Retail Innovations Blog Series where we celebrate global retail innovation, concepts, and trends!

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Retail Technology Review

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Comprising two forums, the Innovation in Operations day and the two-day Post & Parcel Europe Summit, this event offers the actionable insight you need to survive in the evolving world of delivery.

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Jamf on Retail

OCTOBER 24, 2018

Learn the what, why and how of Jamf Setup and Jamf Reset — two new apps that power shared-use devices for any workflow.

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Adopting MACH technology means more than implementing new platforms. This type of digital change affects your organization at every level and requires a thoughtful approach to navigate challenges that crop up. The Get MACH Ready report, co-authored by MACH Alliance member Scott Canney in collaboration with Orium, commercetools, and Contentstack, will provide you with strategies to prepare your organization for a digital transformation.

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Wiser

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Are there winners at the end of price wars? Not really. Some people may feel that lower prices are better for consumers, but bottom-barrel prices equal tiny margins for businesses. And that can lead to reduced services, lower quality products, less competition, and many other concerns. . Put simply, price wars are bad for business. Unfortunately, they are increasingly common in the age of eCommerce.

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Wiser

OCTOBER 5, 2018

Walk into a retailer in late August or early September, and there’s a good chance you see seasonal displays. In fact, the “Christmas Creep” frequently draws complaints from shoppers and retail pundits. However, retailers know there’s value in seasonal displays. Sales figures are moving up and it’s a billion-dollar industry for businesses.

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Wiser

OCTOBER 4, 2018

What do your shoppers want out of the buying process? For many, the answer is instant gratification. It’s easy product comparisons and competitive prices: an experience. And, it’s this desire for a holistic shopping experience that is invigorating much of the industry, led in part by digital-first brands. . After cutting their teeth in eCommerce, these brands are moving in-store and further disrupting brick-and-mortar retail.

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Wiser

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Pricing strategies are not fixed. They grow and evolve. They change alongside the market, as innovations and techniques create new working relationships between buyer and seller. Pricing strategies of today are not the pricing strategies of tomorrow. But what does the future hold? . This question relates directly to minimum advertised price. MAP is a central pricing strategy in the U.S. today, but it has its supporters and detractors.

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Wiser

OCTOBER 18, 2018

In-store merchandising compliance. It sounds so simple, yet anyone who oversees brick-and-mortar retail knows that getting merchandising from idea to execution is anything but. . Naturally, the outcome always ends up being significant with something that is easier said than done. In this case, the outcome of merchandising compliance will directly affect many areas of your business, helping to drive sales and position you as a leader in the industry. .

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Wiser

OCTOBER 12, 2018

How do you currently measure in-store display and merchandising compliance???Depending on the size of your brand, this may vary – from tracking it manually (or not at all) to working with your own in-house built or third-party solution. . No matter your strategy, there’s likely room for improvement.?Non-compliance in all its forms can? drive shoppers to another brand ?

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Speaker: David Azoulay, Marc Stracuzza, Román Tejada, and Guest Speaker Sucharita Kodali

Imagine a retail landscape where every interaction is personalized, every decision informed, and every opportunity maximized 🤔✨ Join us for an exploratory journey into the heart of AI-driven retail innovation. We’ll unveil the transformative potential of AI and data analytics in shaping the future of omnichannel personalization and e-commerce.

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Wiser

OCTOBER 11, 2018

It’s never an easy decision to adjust your pricing strategies. Even slight changes up or down can result in angry customers, bad press, concerned shareholders, and more. . However, changing a pricing strategy can be exactly what your business needs. But, you may be saying, that is easier said than done. That’s fair. There are two main challenges to optimizing your pricing strategies: .

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Wiser

OCTOBER 23, 2018

The steps between data collection and action are often the hardest. You need to analyze your data and make the right decision: What are your problems, and how do you fix them? Here at Wiser, we’ve recently released a new solution: Wiser Scorecards. Scorecards are concise, visual reports that benchmark the performance of in-store business units.

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Wiser

OCTOBER 16, 2018

We’re excited to introduce you to our latest in-store feature: Wiser Scorecards. Scorecards are the perfect way to benchmark the performance of different teams or business units against key compliance and operational measures. . According to a recent survey, 86 percent of retailers believe that merchandising compliance and execution in-store has a direct impact on sales conversion rates.

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Wiser

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Amazon, Walmart, and other online marketplaces are a competitive hotbed of brands and resellers. It doesn’t take much to create a seller profile and start listing products online. The challenge for brands is managing those sellers—and preventing any unauthorized sellers from causing problems. . For instance, your brand can sell on Amazon. You may also have several authorized resellers on the marketplace.

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Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

Let's set the record straight: in-store retail isn't dead - it's evolving! Faced with the digital age and the demands of omnichannel shopping, some retailers are thriving while others are struggling to adapt. Join Jay Black in this exclusive session as he explores the strategies that set successful stores apart, including: Crafting unique and unforgettable in-store experiences 🛍️ Mastering the art of retail demands 🛒 Navigating inventory challenges in today's climate 📦 an

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Wiser

OCTOBER 4, 2018

You might be familiar with MAP compliance, but what is brand compliance? This type of compliance monitoring has plenty of ramifications for manufacturers and retailers. . As you probably know, MAP compliance is the de facto method for most manufacturers to monitor their retail partners. It has long been the standard for one primary reason: simplicity.

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Jamf on Retail

OCTOBER 24, 2018

Learn the what, why and how of Jamf Setup and Jamf Reset — two new apps that power shared-use devices for any workflow.

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Retail Technology Review

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Dzinga has announced its new communications platform for business which supports communications between businesses and their customers across web, phone, mobile and social media.

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Jamf on Retail

OCTOBER 24, 2018

During the Day 2 Keynote, Jamf officially launches Setup and Reset apps and attendees hear Apple success stories from Ohio State University, Sewanhaka Central High School District, UC San Diego Health, Red Lion Hotels and Rituals.

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Jamf on Retail

OCTOBER 24, 2018

During the Day 2 Keynote, Jamf officially launches Setup and Reset apps and attendees hear Apple success stories from Ohio State University, Sewanhaka Central High School District, UC San Diego Health, Red Lion Hotels and Rituals.

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Retail Technology Review

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Periscope By McKinsey, which offers a suite of Marketing & Sales Analytics Solutions to help companies achieve sustainable revenue growth, has announced the findings of research on consumer sentiment towards Black Friday 2018.

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Retail Technology Review

OCTOBER 1, 2018

The UK division of mail and parcels solutions provider, Spring, has launched a joint venture which it believes will become the new standard in deliveries for online retailers.

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Retail Technology Review

OCTOBER 30, 2018

InternetRetailing and Ingenico Group, the seamless payments solutions provider, have partnered to provide what they describes as unique insight into British retail – beyond the best-known high street names.

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Retail Technology Review

OCTOBER 15, 2018

By Wayne Munday, Non-Executive Director, Rokk Media. The Retail climate is proving increasingly challenging for bricks-and-mortar stores of all sizes, with many major brands and familiar high-street names announcing profit warnings, job cuts and even store closures.

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Retail Technology Review

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Online retail sales in November will outstrip December this year, while Christmas Day will grow as an important shopping day in its own right, according to James and James Fulfilment (based in Ohio).

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Retail Technology Review

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Uberall, the Berlin-headquartered location marketing technology specialist, has announced the findings of its research into the accuracy of online location search results of the UK’s largest department stores.

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Retail Technology Review

OCTOBER 23, 2018

While bots are often cited as a reason for poor customer service, new research from Genesys finds many UK consumers do not rank them high on their list of frustrations.

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Speaker: Robyn O’Brien - Founder of Sirona Ventures, Adjunct Professor at Rice University’s Business School, Supply Chain Optimization and Logistics Expert

Today’s supply chain leaders are required to stay strong in the face of disruption and not only accept it, but embrace it – after all, progress is made outside of your comfort zone. While it’s easier said than done, conquering the fear of instability in your supply chain is within your reach. Thanks to the advancement of technology and AI, we now have more tools and resources at our disposal than ever before to conquer, not crumble, in the face of uncertainty.

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Retail Technology Review

OCTOBER 30, 2018

More than half of global wholesalers have witnessed manufacturers sell directly to end customers driving the disintermediation of the traditional supply chain model and increasing competitiveness between traditional partners, according to new research.

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Retail Technology Review

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Although Brexit anxiety has led to a slowdown in consumer spending, eCommerce specialist Tryzens sees a bright future for British retailers, after a report released by Paypal has placed UK retailers at the top of the list of countries that foreign buyers purchase goods from online.

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Retail Technology Review

OCTOBER 30, 2018

New research by BigCommerce, the ecommerce platform for fast-growing and established brands, reveals that convenience, price and speed of delivery are front of mind for UK shoppers whilst further illustrating the global impact of Amazon’s marketplace.

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Retail Technology Review

OCTOBER 9, 2018

IMRG’s Valuing Home Delivery Review 2018 revealed at eCommerce Expo and Technology for Marketing, now co-located with ad:tech London, shows that UK retailers, delivery partners and customers are losing £1.6bn by getting delivery wrong.

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