Wiser
NOVEMBER 26, 2019
When done right, a new product launch can be a big win for a brand. Apple is usually on the winning side of its product launches, with lines wrapped around the corner for the next iPhone or new gadget. A big part of a successful product launch is the price. Get the price right, and you can drive sales, hype, and long-time customers. Get it wrong, and it can be a public relations nightmare and flat sales.
Hyken
AUGUST 20, 2019
Think Like Amazon. Innovation from the World’s Leading Customer-Obsessed Company. Shep Hyken interviews John Rossman. They discuss John’s new book, Think Like Amazon , and how to utilize the key factors that drive Amazon’s success. The Interview with John Rossman: Innovation and success come from developing and committing to systems. Be deliberate in how you approach your work and have a “playbook” you can pull from for any situation.
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Retail Next
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
In today’s world, collecting data and basing decisions on the calculated data is critical to success, especially in the retail market. Retailers depend directly on consumers for their business growth, which has placed shopper experience and customer satisfaction at the top of the priority list, making customer and market research very important. The introduction of big data in retail allows retailers to curate more relevant, valuable and enjoyable experiences for their shoppers since customer da
RepslyBlog
JUNE 12, 2019
For CPG brands, building a field sales team is a big investment — and an important one. Having dedicated sales reps champion your brand in high-opportunity stores and become experts in your market can give you a competitive advantage at the shelf, making the difference between a shopper choosing your brand or your competition. Most CPG brands also use their sales teams as their eyes and ears in their accounts, gathering data about retailer compliance, inventory, and competition — insights they c
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Natural Insight
NOVEMBER 4, 2019
The buzz hasn’t stopped about the spending power of one demographic: millennials. With over 80 million shoppers falling into this demographic, they clock in at spending power topping more than 600 billion dollars.
RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE
NOVEMBER 28, 2019
Retailers of all stripes profit by controlling two cycles–the buying cycle and the selling cycle. If you control one, you only have half control over your merchandising. If you control them both, you’ve got your entire inventory in the palm of your hand. Here are some tips on controlling the buying and selling cycles, no matter what kind of retail operations you manage.
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Retail Eye
DECEMBER 13, 2019
A month after Eataly’s grand opening in Toronto, and Time Out Market’s new location in Montreal, its time to take a look at these food hall-esque attractions. Both models are sized close to a large grocery store but are modeled more as a community hub. So just what makes them work? Eataly – Ambassador of […].
Markerketing Experts
DECEMBER 12, 2019
The festive season is officially around the corner! For some of us this is great news, but others may not have reached the targets set for this holiday season yet. . If you find yourself in the latter group, we bring great news to help with the holiday cheer. . Last-minute shoppers ahoy! According to Deloitte’s holiday survey , 51% of shoppers have yet to accomplish their holiday shopping – which has been chalked in for the second half of December.
Retail Design Solutions
DECEMBER 10, 2019
Just launched is a new store for our friends at Loaded Burger which we have been involved with from concept generation through to detail design packs and overseeing delivery on site. This has a been a great project to work on and well done to all those involved in delivering a great result that sets the brand apart from the competition. We’re looking forward to more in 2020 as they grow from strength to strength!
Storis
OCTOBER 22, 2019
The last thing I wanted to do at 9 am on a Saturday morning was get my car’s oil changed. When my alarm went off, I was not a happy camper. Yet, the morning I was about to have at my local Subaru dealership turned out to be one of the best customer experiences I have had in a long time. When my boyfriend and I pulled up to the service station, a friendly attendant was there with a smile on his face.
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.
Wiser
DECEMBER 17, 2019
Are you getting ready to launch a new product? It’s at this time that brands need to focus on setting the right price to attract the most customers possible. This is when penetration pricing can come into play. But what is penetration pricing? And what are the advantages and disadvantages of this pricing strategy for brands? Let’s find out.
Retail Smart Guys
JULY 21, 2019
The first half of 2019 was certainly, well, interesting. Nearly every retailer I talk to tells me that it wasn’t great. Weather played a significant part for many stores, and although those kinds of events are typically followed by a spike in sales, many retailers tell me that they never saw the spike. That means the second half has to make up for what the first half lacked.
Retail Next
NOVEMBER 26, 2019
Having a brick-and-mortar store is more challenging than it used to be. The rise in e-commerce has left many retail shop owners out of ideas and out of business. However, despite the doom and gloom, retail research shows that 49 percent of consumers still prefer brick-and-mortar. Moreover, physical stores account for 94 percent of retail sales in the country.
Hello Small Shop
JULY 18, 2019
These earrings from EVBJewelry’s are absolutely stunning. Based out of Windsor, Ontario, EVBJewelry creates a stunning line of gemstone jewelry from earrings to necklaces. There is no doubt that EVBJewelry ’s shop owner, Courtney is clearly very talented! I had the opportunity to review this stunning pair of Crushed Stone Crystal Quartz Luminous Shimmer Silver Earrings and here’s what I thought: These earrings are perfect to wear for everyday and even special occasions because they are so versat
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
Natural Insight
DECEMBER 17, 2019
Field execution means boots on the ground. There’s simply no way around it. The challenge, however, is keeping teams lean and tracking progress to ensure work is completed perfectly and on time. That’s no easy feat; this situation often results in scheduling difficulties, compliance failures and missed deadlines. Learn the latest field management software developments that clear the path for your merchandising efforts from stockroom to basket and end these logistics difficulties.
RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE
NOVEMBER 26, 2019
Managing retail operations holistically means focusing on each aspect of the business and managing each essential element of the operation effectively and efficiently. To be profitable, you can just focus on the business as a whole. You must focus on each component that makes up the business. That’s why, if you manage the following seven essential elements of your retail operation effectively, then the entire retail chain will be profitable and successful.
Broad Reach Retail
JANUARY 25, 2019
This has been another successful year for Broad Reach Retail Partners with 79 transactions, totalling 564,649 SF and $88 million in total transaction value! Transactions Completed. in 2018. Acquisitions in 2018. South Grove | Knoxville, Tennessee. 89,000 SF | Anchored by Food City. Liberty Square | Wauconda, Illinois. 107,000 SF | Anchored by Jewel Osco.
Jamf on Retail
JULY 22, 2019
Scripting helps Jamf admins to get the most out of Jamf, but it can be intimidating at first. For those of you thinking “scripting terrifies me,” this blog post is for you.
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Markerketing Experts
OCTOBER 23, 2019
As shopper marketers, we need to talk our shopper’s language – literally and figuratively. Shopper communication is imperative to achieving you goal of influencing and in some cases, changing your target shopper’s behaviour. Let’s create some context quickly. Shopper communication is part of the Shopper Marketing Mix, along with offer and availability.
Retail Design Solutions
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
We’ve produced an interactive virtual visit for the team at the fantastic Hammerton’s Brewery so you can get to take a tour without leaving the comfort of your sofa! Of course, the purpose is to allow you to explore the brewery before you get down there to sample some of the great beers they brew and soak up the atmosphere. The virtual visit is an incredibly valuable tool to any real world experience that you want to capture online allowing your visitors to explore and experience the
Storis
JUNE 25, 2019
How To Avoid Disgruntled Customers. As a former retail employee in the home furnishings industry, I learned the ins and outs of delivering both positive and negative customer experiences firsthand. Having an excellent memory has always been an asset, but I never knew how much I would rely on it until my first retail job. It was there that my memory of the store would make up for a non-existent inventory tracking system.
Wiser
DECEMBER 30, 2019
It’s often said that the last step is the hardest to take. This is certainly a challenge faced by many eCommerce brands and retailers—how to get customer orders that last mile to their front doors. This is known as last-mile delivery, or the final part of the eCommerce experience when orders are delivered to waiting customers. Brands and retailers who do it right are in a great position to make money: fast fulfillment, great service, and happy shoppers.
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Direct Store Delivery, or DSD, is a common practice among global suppliers and retailers – like PepsiCo, Frito Lay, CVS, and Dollar General – and its popularity is growing, with the global DSD market expected to reach $1.19 trillion by 2027. Download this eBook for exclusive insights into direct store deliveries, challenges, benefits, and future trends.
Retail Smart Guys
JANUARY 21, 2019
H ey Retailers! Check out this webinar, happening tomorrow, Tuesday, January 22nd @ 2:00pm EST (11:00am) PST: Industry Secrets with Dan at Retail Smart Guys. Not every retailer is suffering in this economy. There are many that are actually very profitable and have great cash flow. In this economy, now is the time to get a competitive edge and increase market share.
Retail Next
NOVEMBER 18, 2019
Retail is a funny business. There are so many factors that separate the winners from the losers, and in the current climate I am often surprised by who gets it right and who gets it wrong. There have been endless writings on the demise of Sears, what Toys R Us could have done differently, how Macy’s and WalMart are trying to reinvent themselves, the reasons Nordstrom decided to invest in Manhattan now, and on and on.
Hello Small Shop
JUNE 24, 2019
For those of you who don’t know I welcomed my son in early February of this year. When I was looking for nursery decor it was easy to find all the items I needed because my theme was simple (gray & white) but it was hard to find the name wall art I wanted. The first wall art name I ordered took forever to come and it ended up not being what I wanted.
Natural Insight
NOVEMBER 11, 2019
After a considerable hit to the economy during the financial crisis, wages began a steady climb for workers in 2019; average hourly earnings climbed 3.2%. This is great news for the up-and-coming millennial and Gen Z workforce – but it still puts a crunch on employers. Start scrolling to read our secrets to slashing costs in your merchandising execution efforts.
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.
RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE
NOVEMBER 29, 2019
Retailers who manage the product life cycle effectively are the ones who survive the next age of commerce. They are the most competitive, most profitable, and most enduring retail operations on the market. That’s true of both brick-and-mortar retailers and online retailers. Below are seven events in the product lifecycle that must be monitored consistently in order to keep your retail operation profitable.
Retail Eye
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
After years of planning and months of anticipation, the new Eataly Toronto opened to much fanfare on Wednesday, November 13th … Continue reading →
Jamf on Retail
JULY 22, 2019
Scripting helps Jamf admins to get the most out of Jamf, but it can be intimidating at first. For those of you thinking “scripting terrifies me,” this blog post is for you.
Markerketing Experts
OCTOBER 8, 2019
Is it time to relook the way we define channels? Some vehemently say that the traditional channel definitions need to be rehauled, others are a bit more cautious, preferring to avoid rocking the proverbial boat. Mike Anthony, Shopper Marketing Experts’ resident expert, weighed in on the topic of traditional channel definitions. . He says that “one of the first challenges is that the traditional definitions have been used for a long time.” .
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