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How online supermarket Send can fulfil bold promise of 15-minute delivery

Inside Retail

Founder Rob Adams began exploring contactless grocery delivery during the first wave of Covid-19 last year as a solution for vulnerable members of the community, but soon realised there was strong demand for fresh local produce that could be bought at the same price as a supermarket without the long queues and crowds. Send shops .

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Exclusive Q&A: EY Defines 5 Post-Pandemic Consumer Segments

Retail TouchPoints

Two years later, as consumers adapted to shutdowns designed to stem the spread of COVID-19, EY recognized that the speed of consumer transformation had greatly accelerated and that new research was needed, explained Jeff Orschell, EY’s Americas Retail Leader and Global Account Leader, in an interview with Retail TouchPoints.

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Digital Is Turning Retail Into An On-Demand Model

Retail TouchPoints

Using AI-powered shopping assistants, virtual catwalks and brochures, and 3D product displays can create an entirely new and highly immersive in-store experience. Similarly, the pop-up retail store concept is evolving fast, as brands and retailers look to strengthen emotional connections with consumers and drive longer-lasting relationships.

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Voly to expand beyond Sydney after $18 million seed funding round

Inside Retail

The pair said they want to disrupt the nation’s $122 billion a year grocery industry by delivering grocery orders within 15 minutes and doing away with the need for consumers to carry out a weekly shop. By owning our own supply chain, Voly delivers at blazing fast speed without compromising on price, quality or availability. “By

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As the Holidays Approach, it’s Time to Rethink Retail Pricing Methodology…and AI Can Help

Retail TouchPoints

Add it all up and it’s clear that the timing duration, and location of holiday shopping is not like the old days. In this kind of shopping environment, how should retailers align their promotions and markdowns for the greatest impact?

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Preparing For Peak; Five Tips For Getting Supply Chains Fit For The Festive Season

Retail Focus

Scenario planning must be extended further to model for the unpredictability of full or part-closures of ports caused by Covid outbreaks, cross-border delays linked to Brexit reforms and the impacts of rising costs on margins and retail prices. 4) Acid test accuracy.

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‘More is more’: Q&A with Camilla CEO, Jane McNally

Inside Retail

Some of our prints sell in the second-hand market for higher than the original retail price, so customers are making an investment. You’re offering virtual shopping experiences now. All the appointment slots that we offered customers for accompanied shopping filled overnight. They’re collectible.

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