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In today’s retail environment, steering through market volatility with innovation isn’t just an option; it’s a necessity. Boston Consulting Group (BCG)'s latest report with the World Retail Congress reveals that retail leaders who address cost pressures by strategically investing in innovation and automation to streamline operations, stand to capture significant ROI. Innovative leaders position themselves to not only surpass their peers, but reshape industry standards -- the insights from The Innovating Edge for #Retailers report are definitely worth delving into. #CostManagement #WRC2024

It's the ONE CONVERSATION that makes ALL the difference. The Lead Summit is where Brand & Retail leaders meet each other to to get answers, compare experiences, and build relationships. Learn, connect, and take action - both on and off the stage: summit.the-lead.co #TheLeadSummit #Networking

Introducing Intelligence Node's newest #webinar series: Alpha Capture in Digital Commerce 🚀 Join us for an immersive exploration into the dynamic world of #eCommerce, featuring industry experts Sanjeev Sularia and Yasen Dimitrov, alongside our exceptional host, Lucy Nicholls 🎙 Highlights and key themes of this session Include-  📲 Insights into the latest trends shaping eCommerce 🌎 Emerging technologies transforming the industry 📈 Strategies to gain a competitive edge on the digital shelf 🚩 Common mistakes in digital shelf strategy and how to address them Watch now for a deep dive into optimizing your #brand for digital shelf success, including keywords, categories, and product copy, to enhance search rank and drive visibility 🌐 and the impact of #generativeAI in retail technology and consumer buying journeys in the 21st century 🛒 Access the webinar ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gJ3AW-jM #techcommunity #retailinnovation #AIadoption #digitalshelf #digitalstrategy #retailtech #SEO #productoptimization #onlineshelf #omnichannel #customerexperience #eccommerce #digitalcommerce

Looking for reasons to attend THE commerce event of the year? Look no further! Our latest blog post breaks down the top 7 reasons why Elevate — The Global Commerce Summit™ is the place to be for industry professionals. From unparalleled networking opportunities to insights from global commerce leaders, don't miss out on the opportunity to transform your business and shape the future of commerce. Dive into our blog for all the details and register here now: https://lnkd.in/e-RXbp4s #ctElevate24 #DigitalCommerce

🚀 Calling all CEOs and C-Suite leaders! Are you looking for a blueprint to help your organization achieve and sustain ecommerce success in today's rapidly evolving landscape? Look no further than Dean McElwee's new book, "Ecommerce for CEOs: What Every CEO and C-Suite Leader Should Know About Ecommerce." As the director of global ecommerce collaboration at Stanley Black & Decker, Inc., McElwee draws on his extensive experience working with powerhouse brands like Kellogg's, Nestlé, and Coca-Cola to provide a roadmap for optimizing omnichannel performance and transforming processes and culture to drive success. Don't miss out on this valuable resource for navigating the digital landscape and achieving ecommerce excellence! 💪 Check out our blog for more ⤵ #ecommerce #digitaltransformation #CEOs

🐑🐑🐑 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗛𝗘𝗘𝗣? After a sneak peak presentation last week at The Digital Shelf Institute's Digital Shelf Summit in Nashville from our very own Chris Perry and fellow first mover Jie Cheng （程捷）at Mondelēz International, we're excited to officially complete our SHEARED trilogy with SHEARED 3: Counting Sheep for Omnichannel Accountability. In this free eBook series, we expand on the 8 factors for effective omnichannel change to help practitioners actionably unleash their full transformational potential. While a lot of progress has been made by CPGs over the last two years, one key learning is that it's not enough that we "only" measure our business performance better in eCommerce, but that we also measure the change management itself. These 8 factors can be used a scorecard to get you started or take you to the next level in any area of change! 🐑 Read SHEARED 3 attached within this post. 🐑 Download your free SHEARED 3 eBook copy and additional resources: https://lnkd.in/eb_ZsDx2 🐑 Register for our free SHEARED 3 webcast: https://lnkd.in/eg_53UFk As a complement to our third eBook, Oskar Kaszubski and Chris Perry are co-hosting a FREE webcast next Thursday April 25 from 12-2p ET for a deeper dive and panel discussion featuring industry experts Christina Vail and Toby Heavenrich (Profitero), Sam Martz (Sanofi) and Laura Dennis Hyland (BIC) for success stories, insights and recommendations for driving more progress and measuring change and digital transformation. HUGE THANKS to Profitero for their 2023 Benchmark Study's insights: https://lnkd.in/exhted65 AND THANKS to all of you first movers out there leading eCommerce and omnichannel change every day! ♫ WHO ARE STILL SHEEPLE IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD? THE SHEEPLE THAT YOU MEET AS YOU’RE WALKING DOWN THE STREET, THEY’RE THE SHEEPLE THAT YOU MEET EACH DAY ♫ #NOTASHEEP

𝐃𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐛𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 $ 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 % 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐚𝐬 𝐚 % 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬)? At Shoptalk Europe, I presented our latest estimates of what we refer to as 'the real value of Digital Commerce', factoring in the influence that digital touchpoints have on in-store purchases. Sharing here the headlines for Samsung Electronics, Nestlé, PepsiCo, Procter & Gamble, The HEINEKEN Company and Unilever. As is obvious, the level of influence depends on the category. Our team took a truly conservative view, based on a range of estimates published by Deloitte, McKinsey & Company, Forrester, Publitas.com, Invesp, Statista and Profitero. If you would like the full deck, covering 26 of the world's largest brand manufacturers, DM me or email tom.buckley@dcg.ai. Since we shared these estimates, many of our community of digital commerce leaders are leveraging these data points to drive continued investment and support for digital commerce. Bottom line, leaders have invested in digital commerce capabilities to not only optimise digital channel sales. Leaders understand, and are starting to effectively attribute, the digital influence. #digitalinfluence #ecommerce #digitalcommerce #benchmarking #cpgindustry #cpg #retail

eCommerce & Omni-Channel: Strategic Mastery in eCommerce, The Framework for Success 🎯🛒 For those of us who grew up in large companies, we know this framework like the back of our hand; especially the CPG members of our community. We had this reinforced into our minds from Day 1. So, why is it that so many fail to leverage it….to WIN? Core Question: (1) 🛫 In the dynamic eCommerce arena, how do businesses design a winning strategy that ensures market leadership and long-term success? Strategic Foundations: (5) 🎒 What is our winning aspiration? Define your enterprise’s mission and set the goals that will steer your business towards success. 🎒 Where will we play? Select the battlegrounds — be it market segments, categories, or channels where you can best meet consumer demands. 🎒 How will we win? Carve out your unique value proposition that gives you an edge over the competition. 🎒 What capabilities must be in place? Pinpoint the essential skills and processes your team must master to realize your strategic vision. 🎒 What management systems are required? Build robust systems and metrics to underpin your strategy and propel your business forward. Embrace and leverage these strategic pillars to navigate the complex and competitive landscape….and emerge as a market leader. We have all heard the saying, “Strategy without tactics is a daydream….Tactics without strategy is a nightmare.” At the core, strategy is about choice. Choose to to “Play to WIN”, don’t “Play to Play”. #ecommerce #digital #omnichannel #strategy #cmo #cdo #ceo #cro #leadership #retailecommerceclub #cpg #privateequity #playtowin #pattern #thecpgview

I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Co-Founder & Chief revenue officer (CRO) at Think Blue! As one of the co-founders of Think Blue along with Manish Sharma & Parag Shah, we are your growth partners that transform businesses by melding digital innovations with traditional expertise. Our deep roots in both the brand and retailer sides of the CPG/Retail industry empower us to craft strategies that drive profitability and future of commerce. 🔧 Custom Solutions: Delivering bespoke strategies that directly address your challenges, from market entry to omnichannel optimization. 🌐 Digital Strategy: Design actionable roadmaps tailored to expedite digital transformation for long-term scalability. 📊 Consumer Engagement: Employ advanced digital and data analytics to enrich customer insights and elevate experiences. 📈 Category Management: Harnessing digital insights to optimize traditional tactics for sustainable growth. 📚 Learning & Development: Specialized programs to fortify your teams' capabilities in sustaining omnichannel transformations. 💡 Revenue Growth Management: Developing omnichannel strategies to refine pricing, promotions, and assortments, enhancing both revenue and profit margins. 🤝 Joint Business Planning: Partnering with you to synchronize business objectives across diverse functions and stakeholders to deliver joint value creation ⚙️ Operational Efficiency Improvement: Using cutting-edge tools, we increase productivity and reduce costs without compromising quality. Our Core Values: 💡 Innovation 🌟 Inspiration 🔍 Insight 🤝 Integration ⚡ Impact #thinkbluesolutions #digitaltransformation #omnichannelretail #retailmedia #digitaladvertising

Our latest report with Wiser Solutions, Inc. is here, and it's filled with insights on the shifts in performance metrics for online and in-store shopping. 📈 Discover how top retailers are adjusting their sales strategies to align with current shopper trends and ensuring consistent customer interactions across retail channels. 🛍️ Learn about the importance of balancing in-store and online experiences and find out what industry trend to watch out for. 👀 Download the report here ⤵ #RetailTrends #ecommerce #digitalleaders #commerce