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= Summary: Struggling to keep pace with modern retailing? Retail is a fast-paced, ever-changing landscape but Ed Betts explains a better way of doing things that will make all the difference in the year ahead…  Retail success demands more than meeting customer expectations. It requires agility, precision, and a competitive edge both on the shop floor and in the back office. Discovering the ideal retail model can …

= Summary: The Golden Quarter is a difficult and stressful time, but AI-driven retailing can ease the pressure. Ed Betts explains that through data and algorithmic analysis, retailers can drive strategic and tactical benefits which lead to bigger profits – those that don’t will be left behind The Golden Quarter is a pressure pot of planning. The 100-day countdown to Christmas encompasses the majority of the year’s …

Retail Express is proud to announce that it is sponsoring the Under 7s Boys Colts team at Horsforth St Margarets football club. This partnership marks an exciting period in Retail Express’s ongoing commitment to promoting community spirit and encouraging healthy, active lifestyles by supporting local organisations. “We are thrilled to support Horsforth St Margarets football club under 7 Colts” said CEO, Barry Grange. “Sports play a vital …

Adelaide, Australia – Retail Express, a leader in retail technology solutions, is excited to announce a long-term partnership with Foodland Supermarkets Australia. This strategic alliance aims to empower Foodland’s Buying, Marketing and Analytics teams through advanced system automation, driving innovation and integrated insights. Empowering Retail Transformation Retail Express’s cutting-edge technology allows businesses to seamlessly transition from traditional manual processes to sophisticated automated systems. This transformation enables category …

= Summary: Ed Betts explores the difficulty and inequality of legacy joint business planning, and reveals the ways in which retailers can revolutionise the practice Retailers and suppliers plan in very different ways, because they run very different businesses. Suppliers typically look for certainty and efficiency, given the pressures of production runs and supply chain logistics. Retailers need certainty, too, but must also be able to respond …

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= Summary: Ed Betts explains that the time to reach for advanced tools is now – and the opportunity to optimise retail processes does not have to be disruptive or difficult Managing supplier interactions can be a minefield. Each vendor comes with different demands and expectations; every product line, promotion and media campaign stretches retail teams further. Finding the space required to jump on growth opportunities is …

= Summary: Ed Betts reveals how retailers can use algorithmic tools to refine the negotiation process and use it as a springboard for pinpoint planning, product innovation, and future profit growth. Rightly or wrongly, year-on-year (YoY) growth is seen as the measure of success to stakeholders and business leaders alike. But YoY growth very rarely happens organically. It is an active process, one which demands that every …

= Summary: Ed Betts discusses the potential for retailers to lose sight of their supplier interactions – and argues that it is time for a change of perspective and technique. Retailers sit between the economic forces of supply and demand. Profit is found in the balance between the pull of customers’ needs and the push of supplier priorities. But getting there is a chaotic, difficult process with …

Trade promotions driving down prices to compete for cash-strapped shoppers could cause retailer-supplier acrimony down the line without process automation, warns Retail Express.  “Fierce” competition for cash-strapped shoppers among retailers was cited by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) in February 2024 as one of the main reasons for the BRC-Nielsen Shop Price Index showing its lowest reading since March 2022[1]. However, Retail Express SVP warns of retailer-supplier …

Retail Express, the UK-based international provider of AI-driven Pricing, Promotions, Supplier Collaboration, and Category Management software, is proud to announce its strategic expansion by establishing a physical presence in Australia. Over the past four years, Retail Express has been the trusted software provider behind MetProms, the Metcash Grocery Promotion Planning and Supplier Negotiation solution utilised by Metcash and over 1,000 FMCG Suppliers. We will be setting up …

4min read = Summary: Ed Betts explores the ways digital transformation can lead retailers to new horizons and help them get the edge in a crowded, competitive market. With the effects of inflation waning[1], 2024 offers retailers a chance to breathe. Retailers must now look forensically at their business processes to find efficiency and alignment to protect themselves against future financial crises. They must seek ways to …

Innovation in Business is delighted to unveil the winners of this year’s Technology Innovator Awards, and pleased to announce that Retail Express has won Best Intelligent Merchandising Platform 2023. With such brilliant waves of innovation rippling through every industry, it’s always inspirational to take note of those acting as a leading light for a plethora of developments. From transformations, developments, and advancements to tangible structures for successful …

22nd November 2023 | 5 min read = Summary: Building agility and resilience in a recovering market – 2024 is the year to create new opportunities, stronger systems, and the ability to react fast to a market liable to change, by Ed Betts = Recent headlines point to market improvement, but retailers understand that reality, for most, has not yet fully caught up. The rate of inflation …

5min read = Summary: Ed Betts highlights the increasing levels of legal obligation faced by retailers and the path to ensuring compliance without failing customers = Retail pricing is an area that often comes under significant scrutiny. The cost-of-living crisis has brought the effects of inflation into sharp focus for consumers and puts pricing once again in the spotlight. The potential for profiteering and ‘greedflation’ has attracted …

= Summary: Ed Betts explains why this year’s Golden Quarter will be even tougher than the last and how AI-driven merchandising can help retailers thrive as inflation and interest rates bite hard = 4min read  The 100-day countdown to Christmas is the busiest period in the retail calendar, and unquestionably the most challenging. This year’s Golden Quarter will likely be one of the most difficult in recent …

= Summary: Ed Betts considers the importance of a central planning platform and AI-driven forecasting to ensure seasonal event success = 4min read The retail calendar year is a busy one. Whether fixed seasonal events or one-offs such as sporting occasions, the industry plays a pivotal role in setting the tone, creating the ambience and making every moment memorable. There is an expectation that stores will be …