Remember when Black Friday first became “a thing” across the UK? 2010 felt a huge buzz radiating across retail, initiated by Amazon who sold shoppers the dream of massive discounts and deals available for one day only. Fast forward to 2019… TV adverts begin to mention the event in October, deals often start a month […]
We are proud to be exhibiting at RetailEXPO 2019! Come and visit us on Stand 6G20 to discover the Science of Compliance in our ‘Store of the Future’. We will be demonstrating new technologies to really engage with your customers, whilst showing how our unique solutions approach to in-store campaigns deliver maximum compliance levels. We’ll […]
We have thoroughly enjoyed our first day at this years IFA Berlin 2018. For the second year running, we have been able to attend and experience the world’s leading trade show for consumer electronics. We have experienced all areas of this innovative exhibition, seeing the very latest in tech. By working closely with retailers and […]
CJ Retail Solutions’ global account manager, Tom Griffin, highlights some of the latest trends showcased at this year’s MPV event. It’s always a pleasure to travel across to our neighbours in France, particularly for such key-calendar dates as the MPV expo in Paris, which is now in its fourth year. Showcasing the latest trends and […]
Whilst the internet has undoubtedly made the global arena more accessible to businesses large and small, companies of any size can still face unforeseen challenges when rolling out a product or service globally. Whether they are operational, political or otherwise, these obstacles can have a serious impact in ensuring full compliance to a client’s brief, […]
Twenty years since retail trading laws were last altered, the government has announced that they are to be liberalised. Frankly, we can’t believe it’s taken so long. Whilst some will argue the case for protecting Sundays from commercialism, existing laws are, in reality, nothing short of archaic and out of kilter with the modern world […]
Big household names such as ASDA, Next and IKEA have chosen not to take part this year, which alongside news reports that as many as half of all Black Friday deals are not as they seem, is likely to create scepticism amongst consumers. For those retailers looking to capitalise on the sales and bumper footfall, it is […]
With Black Friday upon us, we’re looking at ways in which retailers can capitalise on the bargain-hunting crowds that flock to stores across the country. No longer perceived as a single day of discounting, the trading event now spans an entire month, with an unprecedented number of retailers pledging to offer reduced pricing. Whilst the […]
For UK retailers and brands, keeping standards of in-store campaign activation consistent and maintaining compliance can be a difficult task, let alone trying to do so across international borders. As anyone who has attempted it will know; coordinating retail activations thousands of miles apart with effectively and efficiently is no mean feat. Aside from the simple […]
Are the days of large multiple retailers rolling out the same store format everywhere finally numbered? The current plight of grocery retailers would certainly seem to suggest so. Vast out of town ‘Extra’ style supermarkets are rapidly becoming retail white elephants as shoppers turn their backs on them, forcing the leading players to re-evaluate what […]
