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    Retail Technology Show 2023: Retail Express to join leading tech innovators

    Q&A with Ed Betts, Retail Lead Europe at Retail Express, who considers ahead of the show the role of intelligent merchandising technology and its critical place in the future of retail  What is the Retail Technology Show and why is it important to Retail Express? The critical role that technology plays in retail is unquestionable. From customer relationship management and point-of-sale systems to self-checkout solutions and contactless …

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    Retail Technology Show 2023: Retail Express to join leading tech innovators

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    Retail Technology Show 2023: Retail Express to join leading tech innovators

    Q&A with Ed Betts, Retail Lead Europe at Retail Express, who considers ahead of the show the role of intelligent merchandising technology and its critical place in the future of retail  What is the Retail Technology Show and why is it important to Retail Express? The critical role that technology plays in retail is unquestionable. From customer relationship management and point-of-sale systems to self-checkout solutions and contactless …

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    Can refocusing on promotional mix over price win back customer loyalty?

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    Can refocusing on promotional mix over price win back customer loyalty?

    Ed Betts, General Manager – Retail Lead Europe at Retail Express, considers the importance of promotions in creating a buzz beyond price to help prevent custom loss to discount stores. In January 2023 grocery price inflation hit a record high of 16.7% according to the latest industry figures – it is now predicted that households will face an extra £788 on their annual shopping bill[1]. Worried customers …

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    Refocus on promotional mix over price to win back customer loyalty

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    Refocus on promotional mix over price to win back customer loyalty

    By Ed Betts, General Manager – Retail Lead Europe at Retail Express  Grocery price inflation has hit a record high, resulting in the prediction that households will face an extra £788 on their annual shopping bill[1]. Worried customers have already made adjustments to shopping patterns and cut back spending. For retail businesses, the financial squeeze caused by product and supply chain pressures means that cutting prices is …

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    Algorithmic Retailing Datasheet

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    Algorithmic Retailing Datasheet

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    Media & Display Datasheet

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    Media & Display Datasheet

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    Retail Trends 2023: Strategic focus now critical to be competitive

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    Retail Trends 2023: Strategic focus now critical to be competitive

    Barry Grange CEO, Retail Express 2022 was a difficult year. Though sales percentages were up almost across the board in the grocery sector, retailers spent the year battling rampant inflation, frequent supplier price increases, rising energy costs, and numerous other economic challenges. Customers felt the pinch deeply, meaning retailers were forced to fight, wherever possible, to prevent passing on additional costs. Sadly, the picture going forward looks …

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    UK/USA Grocery – Learnings from 2022 Should Drive 2023

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    UK/USA Grocery – Learnings from 2022 Should Drive 2023

    Barry Grange CEO, Retail Express 2022 was a year to remember. For most retailers, however, it was not a year to savour or celebrate. 2022 will be remembered for the war in Ukraine, leading to food supply shortages and major increases in energy costs. COVID-19 heavily impacted economic performance throughout 2022 and will continue to lead to supply chain issues for retailers into 2023. Such a backdrop …

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    Promotion & Offer Effectiveness Whitepaper

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    Promotion & Offer Effectiveness Whitepaper

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    Demand Forecasting Whitepaper

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    Demand Forecasting Whitepaper

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    Intelligent Merchandising Datasheet

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    Intelligent Merchandising Datasheet

    Retail Express removes the major pain points from end-to-end merchandising by providing a single collaborative solution for all stakeholders; sharing processes, common data, workflow, analytics, automation, planning and execution tools to deliver better outcomes; improving go-to-market plans and their implementation; using predictive analytics driven by our world-class AI Machine Learning technology.

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    Retail Margin Management Datasheet

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    Retail Margin Management Datasheet

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    Supply Chain Forecasting Datasheet

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    Supply Chain Forecasting Datasheet

    Understanding the varying demand patterns caused by price, promotional and advertising effects is where the Retail Express forecasting platform excels and is crucial to accurately forecasting future demand. Learn how our solution tracks changes in demand from regular prices, promotions, ads, displays etc. and can accurately forecast the effects of those changes.

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    Supplier Collaboration Datasheet

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    Supplier Collaboration Datasheet

    Find out how you could transform the interaction between your Traders/ Buyers and Suppliers to drive increased supplier funding and better offers whilst dramatically improving the collection of funds, reducing the cost and timescale of collection.

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    Price & Promotion Datasheet

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    Price & Promotion Datasheet

    Retail Express price optimisation delivers profits today and is fully integrated with our everyday price and promotion management modules, resolving conflicts and constraints within a single strategic pricing solution.

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    Demand Forecasting Datasheet

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    Black Friday: How can algorithmic retailing ensure a successful event?

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    Black Friday: How can algorithmic retailing ensure a successful event?

    Ed Betts, General Manager Retail Lead Europe, Retail Express Worldwide activity surrounding Black Friday has never been stronger. Over 53% of US consumers plan to make a purchase[1] while UK consumers are expected to spend £8.71 billion[2] over the 2022 Black Friday weekend. It’s an event which represents a huge opportunity to drive up customer numbers and generate sales. But first must come real, tangible deals. Consumers, …

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    Intelligent merchandising – the key to successful supplier collaboration in 2023

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    Intelligent merchandising – the key to successful supplier collaboration in 2023

    By Edward Betts, European General Manager, Retail Express The deepening cost-of-living crisis with soaring inflation rates and energy bills, and as a result, a more cautious customer, has put significant pressure on the retail industry. Retailers are now having to work harder and think smarter to create stand-out promotions through closer collaboration with suppliers. This relationship is a fundamental part of day-to-day operations, yet it’s interesting to …

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    Black Friday: How can algorithmic retailing ensure a successful event?

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    Black Friday: How can algorithmic retailing ensure a successful event?

    Ed Betts, General Manager Retail Lead Europe at Retail Express, considers the potential for data-driven planning to help turn a bottom-line disaster into a profitable positive.  Worldwide activity surrounding Black Friday has never been stronger. In the US, over 53% of consumers plan to make a purchase on Black Friday[1]; in the UK consumers are expected to spend £8.71 billion[2] over the course of the 2022 Black …

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    Better supplier collaboration using AI will hold the key to retail success in 2023

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    Better supplier collaboration using AI will hold the key to retail success in 2023

    New whitepaper from Retail Express examines the role of real-time operationally collaborative merchandising to streamline operations, strengthen supplier relationships and boost profits. Retail Express, a leading UK-based provider of intelligent merchandising solutions and services for retail, has launched a new whitepaper to help retailers operate smarter as they plan for 2023. As recent economic events force the merchandising team to seek new ways to improve performance and …

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    The Golden Quarter: Planning for profit with intelligent merchandising

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    The Golden Quarter: Planning for profit with intelligent merchandising

    Retail Express’ UKI General Manager, Ed Betts, explains how AI-driven retail management can help retailers navigate the busiest shopping period in a year of unprecedented challenges.   16 September marks the 100-day countdown to Christmas, also known as the Golden Quarter; the busiest period in the retail calendar. The Golden Quarter can be a difficult time for retail businesses, but this year, of all years, will be …

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    The Golden Quarter: Planning for profit with intelligent merchandising

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    The Golden Quarter: Planning for profit with intelligent merchandising

    By Ed Betts, UKI General manager 3 minute read 16 September marks the 100-day countdown to Christmas, also known as the Golden Quarter; the busiest period in the retail calendar. The Golden Quarter can be a difficult time for retail businesses, but this year presents a real challenge. The cost-of-living crisis, disruption to supply chains, the effect on global trade and freight costs as a result of …

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