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To my #retailer and #brand friends who want to #learn from and #network with each other: RETHINK Retail virtual mixer this Wednesday is where it's at. Register via hello@globalretailleaders.com. #Personalization #RetailMedia, #CustomerExperience, #SupplyChain #RetailOperations #UnifiedCommerce and #Sustainability #topretailexperts

Join the Exclusive RETHINK Retail Mixer! RETHINK Retail, the community is full of experts across various retail fields. 💛 One of the most valuable aspects of being part of this community is the incredible networking opportunities, especially during the Monthly Virtual Mixers. Each month, members gather for an hour to discuss the latest trends and challenges in retail in a private and secure environment. This month, the Global Retail Leaders community is invited to join! Retailers, mark your calendars for Wednesday, 24th at 17:00 BST / 12:00 EST / 09:00 PST. The event will explore 'What winning looks like in retail and who's leading the way' across six key topics: Personalization, Retail Media, Modern Customer Experiences, Supply Chain & Operations, Unified Commerce, and Sustainability. Featuring top retail experts like Sharon Gorikapudi, PMP®, CSPO®, CSM® Sharon Yourell Lawlor, Shannon Flanagan, David Polinchock, Matthew Adam Smith, Timm Henderlight, DeAnn Campbell, Gary Yael Kochman, Marie Driscoll, CFA, Steve Lister, and Joshua Rockoff. I am proud to be, a RETHINK Retail Expert, is thrilled to be part of this event and to engage with such a distinguished group of professionals. To join the Global Retail Leaders community, email hello@globalretailleaders.com or reach out to Catarina Santos from the team. Don't miss this chance to connect and learn from the best in the industry! #RETHINKRetail #RetailExperts #Networking #RetailTrends #RetailInnovation

Well, that's a wrap on Day One: retail, #highperformance and more! See what we got up to on the first day of the World Retail Congress in glorious Paris: #DeloitteAtWRC #futureofretail #retail

As a Founding Member of the Dan Mack Elevation Forum, today in Palm Beach I had the opportunity to attend the 50th Forum Event. Today's discussion included some great conversation around building better retail partnerships and understanding what are the 7-Lapses in Judgement in Working With Your Retail Customers. The Forum also including a panel of retail leaders who came together to discuss the needs and mindset of today's modern retail merchant. It was a fabulous discussion on the key topics retailers consider in growing sales, increasing margin & winning the hearts, minds and share of their shoppers. So much discussed, with some important takeaways and quotes from the panel: "The role of the merchant has evolved from packaging, product, product, price and promotion to social media, sustainability , personalization and retail operations." "In considering a "focused assortment," you must also consider inventory levels, delivering just in time & cost management" "Understand our business model inclusive of our constraints around labor, shrink and inventory management." "In finding a way to win together, get to know us, be honest, and understand what we are trying to accomplish." "Focus on courageous conversations, the opportunity cost of not having a courageous conversation is lack of success." "What are the 1 or 2 things you want me to do , stay focused on your retailer asks." "Today's CPG sales leaders are like symphony conductors, bring the right players (cross functional departments) in at the right time." "In thinking about our retail KPIs, our most important consideration is Net Promoter Scores (NPS), how our customers track with us, then we consider the sales, profit and other business metric KPIs." "Simplicity is critical, our store associates are critical, make it easy for us and them to deliver to execute our goals? If you are a brand or retailer and would like to get involved in this fabulous platform, ping me. I'd be happy to make an introduction.

Twice a year, the international Leadership Team Meeting of MediaMarktSaturn takes place, setting aside time to discuss ongoing projects, talk about progress, and shape our path forward.   Of course, our CEO and CFO Karsten Wildberger and Dr. Kai-Ulrich Deissner were on stage. I spoke myself about the achievements and the challenges (or better: opportunities) we have in ‘my’ clusters: Benelux, Spain, Poland and Turkey. I shared the successes of our omnichannel approach in the Benelux, where we have implemented a scalable service platform, and also talked about the impressive digital growth in Spain.   That doesn’t mean, there’s a lot of work to do still. And that’s what we are focusing on with our talented and highly dedicated teams everywhere.   Especially therefore, it was great that the Benelux got the recognition by winning an Experience Award with the "Experience Champion App" in one of our four strategic pillars (Employee Experience). Great work from Shariar Khalili and the team! Congrats! 🎉   The app helps our employees to becoming "Experience Champions", offers valuable insights into their own performance and shows them where there is still room for improvement. The positive effects are already noticeable in test stores in terms of customer satisfaction and brand perception. The app could also be integrated in the onboarding of new store employees.   You see, Experience is not just a word in our strategy: it’s what drives us in everything we do, every day.    #TeamMediaMarktSaturn #Retail #Leadership #TeamEffort

🌟 Nominate a 2025 Top Retail Expert with RETHINK Retail today!🌟 RETHINK Retail is in the FINAL COUNTDOWN with nominations for our prestigious Top Retail Experts 2025 list, honoring the industry’s brightest minds pushing the boundaries of retail innovation. Know someone who is redefining retail with visionary ideas, inspiring growth, and setting bold new standards? Nominate them by November 20th and be sure to read our fresh press release to learn more: https://lnkd.in/e98qPfY9 🤔 Why it Matters: Being named a RETHINK Retail Top Expert means joining an elite group of leaders transforming retail. Honorees receive global visibility, exclusive networking, and a platform to lead discussions on the future of retail. 🔹 Benefits: Industry recognition, media spotlights, networking, thought leadership opportunities, AND MORE! 🔹 Who Qualifies: Retail professionals who are technologists, consultants, analysts, academic professionals, real estate professionals, media professionals, and more who’ve made remarkable contributions to the retail space! Nominate your favorite retail trailblazers or even yourself—let’s celebrate the people shaping retail’s future! 🏆 Nominate/Share Here: https://lnkd.in/e-TU9Zgf #TopRetailExperts #RetailInnovation #RetailProfessionals #DoYouHaveWhatItTakes #NominateToday

Brand positioning is so important in the retail space when connecting with consumers – but how do you know if you’ve got it right? For the latest interview in our Industry Voices series, we sat down with retail expert Malachy O'Connor - who helped shape Aldi’s marketplace identity – to get the inside scoop on the current retail buying challenges, how to think like a consumer and the importance of strategy thinking. Watch his interview below... #industryvoices #realpeoplerealopinions #expertanalysis #foodretail

Sending a big HOOT HOOT 🦉 to Brilliance course creator Crystal Vilkaitis on this tremendous honor! 😄 If you haven't checked out Crystal's courses yet here's a quick breakdown: The Retailer's Roadmap to Simplified Marketing- Get the clarity, knowledge, and tools you need to drive traffic, increase sales, and reach extraordinary levels of success with your social media marketing. Includes both an Owner's Track and a Social Media Manager's Track! https://lnkd.in/eRkxcT2T Next Level Retail: Asana Strategies to Boost Your Business Efficiency- This course is your golden ticket to transforming your retail operations, leveraging the power of Asana to bring unparalleled efficiency and organization to your store. https://lnkd.in/eDFhB_Kr Digital Content System (FREE Course)- Ready to elevate your social media game and boost your business? Introducing a FREE 35-minute training video to help you do just that, hosted by industry veteran Crystal Vilkaitis. https://lnkd.in/eYU53ADK

🚀 Calling all retail leaders and innovators! If you're passionate about staying ahead of the game and driving success in today's fast-evolving market, I highly recommend following our recently launched page - NIQ for Retail. It's your go-to source for the latest retail trends, insights, and strategies that are shaping the future of the market. From groundbreaking industry reports to actionable data, the content shared here will keep you informed, inspired, and ready to tackle the challenges of tomorrow. Join our community of forward-thinking professionals and stay ahead of the curve. 💡 Let’s lead the retail revolution together! 👇 NIQ for Retail #NIQforretail #Retailinnovation #Futureofretail #Retailtransformation 

Global Retail Conference 2025 Retail is undergoing a seismic shift, driven by technological innovation, evolving consumer behaviors, and the need for sustainable practices. The 2025 Global Retail Conference, running from January 27 to January 31, offers an essential platform for industry leaders, innovators, and forward-thinkers to explore the challenges and opportunities shaping the sector. From retail breakthroughs to multi-vendor marketplaces, this event is a hub for sharing insights and strategies that empower businesses to thrive in a dynamic landscape. One of the standout sessions is "Blueprint for Success: Navigating Acquisitions in the Beauty Industry," led by Nicolas Geiger, Board Member of the L’Occitane Group. Taking place on January 27 from 11:00 am to 11:30 am, this session will delve into the complexities of acquisitions in the beauty sector, a field marked by rapid growth and fierce competition. Geiger will offer valuable insights on identifying opportunities, overcoming challenges, and building long-term value through strategic acquisitions. His insights promise to provide attendees with a roadmap for navigating one of the most dynamic segments of the retail world. For those looking to lead in this era of retail transformation, the Global Retail Conference is an unmissable opportunity to connect, learn, and drive change. https://lnkd.in/e6_cG8YF