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Roll call. Who's going to be at the Modern Retail Summit this August 19-21? ZEALS is pumped to be a sponsor at the summit this year, and we can't wait to soak up the sun in Santa Barbara! Come join us to connect with industry leaders, innovate, and learn from the best in the retail space. Drop in the comments if you'll be there. We'd love to connect! Can't wait to see you there! #retail #retailer #retailbusiness #retailbusinesstips

What’s Next in CPG and Retail: Insights from Groceryshop 2024 At Groceryshop in Vegas, retail media emerged as a hot topic, with experts like Nitin M. of GALLO emphasizing its impact on all functions. Cross-functional collaboration remains essential, while PepsiCo and General Mills explore innovations like Caper Carts. Check out the story from Lisa Johnston #Groceryshop2024 #RetailMedia #CPG #Innovation #CrossFunctionalCollaboration

The 2024 National Retail Federation ‘Retail Big Show’ kicks off in Manhattan, New York.   The National Retail Federation Retail ‘Big Show’ kicked off in Manhattan, New York on Sunday Morning. Fleur Brown 🌻🌻🌻, Chief Industry Affairs Officer from the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and I were there to capture and share the latest retail insights over the next three days. The NRF Big Show has become the most important annual event for retailers around the world. This week, over 40,000 people from over 6,200 brands will come together to experience the latest retail trends and insights from 1,000 exhibitors, 170 educational sessions and engage in networking programs. NRF’s Retail’s Big Show introduces retail leaders to thought provoking insights, emerging ideas and trends, innovative products, services and retail technology. The morning began with an address by Walmart U.S. President and CEO, and US National Retail Federation Board Chairman, John Furner, who covered the biggest challenges facing retailers in 2024. Want to know more? Connect with the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) who will be publishing more detailed content in the coming days. Paul Zahra #retail #retailers #customers #service

Day 1 at Groceryshop 2024: CPG on the Rise 🚀🛒 What an incredible first day at my very first Groceryshop conference, alongside my amazing counterpart James O'Connor! It’s inspiring to see how the CPG industry is taking a big leap forward. From harnessing data-driven insights to delivering seamless, unified digital shopping experiences, the industry is evolving in real time to meet new consumer behaviors and habits. The conversations around these changes are truly eye-opening, and I’m excited to see how they will shape the future of retail. Beyond the meetings and sessions, it’s been wonderful seeing familiar faces and making new connections with leaders who are just as passionate about innovation and driving the CPG space forward. If you’re at Groceryshop 2024, let’s connect and explore how we can keep pushing the industry upward together! #Groceryshop2024 #CPGInnovation #DataDrivenFuture #UnifiedCommerce #RetailTransformation #ConsumerBehavior #Networking #MasterDataManagement #StiboSystems

Do you agree? This week, Leslie talks about the 7 core competencies brands felt were the most important when considering the role of the store manager. To read more about it, check out the link in our bio and read our latest blog! Also make sure to sign-up for our newsletter so you see what store owners had to say. #retail #retailstore #storemanager #managers

We’re pleased to announce that Managing Executive Alec Zaballero was featured in Retail & Restaurant Facility Business! In the article, he discusses the growing trend of high-end digital brands entering into brick-and-mortar retail. "One of the biggest trends we have been seeing in the last few years is the influx of high-end digital-first brands venturing into physical retail spaces." Click the link below to read the full article. https://loom.ly/Rs2aM6c

This year's theme of the World Retail Congress in Paris was "High-Performance Retail". Read in this article, which five key takeaways emerged out of the sessions with 800 retail leaders from 60 countries.

With Paris’s World Retail Congress concluded, participants were addressed by Alexandre Bompard, the chair and CEO of the French retail powerhouse Carrefour Group, Ian Bailey, CEO of Kmart Group, and many others. Featured insights from industry leaders like Judith McKenna, former Walmart International CEO, who emphasized the importance of strong leadership during times of change outlined her leadership formula: IQ (intelligence), EQ (emotional intelligence), RQ (resilience), and HQ (hope quotient). Crate & Barrel's success story showcased how services like their Design Desk, offers free interior design assistance, can significantly boost revenue and average order size. This exemplifies the importance of incorporating consumer services to enhance the in-store experience to drive sales. The future of Retail was a frequent topic throughout the event. Despite economic challenges like high interest rates and geopolitical tensions, experts remain cautiously optimistic. They anticipate a shift towards consumers valuing both value and luxury, possibly leading to consolidation in the industry. Retailers are advised to adapt to the changing landscape rather than waiting for ideal conditions. Read more about World Retail Congress’ main takeways in the article linked below. https://lnkd.in/gYPtFTjz

Three key takeaways from the World Retail Congress

Last week over 40,000 retail leaders convened at the Javits Center in New York City for the 2024 National Retail Federation Big Show.  Every year this show brings together retail industry and tech leaders and serves as the unofficial kickoff to the New Year. Many of the themes aligned with BCG’s 2024 Retail Predictions here 👇 What trends do you expect to dominate the retail industry this year?