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 […]
Shopper buying habits and the grocery landscape are undoubtedly changing. But to date, much of the attention has been directed towards how traditional grocery retailers will fight back or, indeed, if they will be able to at all. As far back as 2008, in the midst of the recession, Tesco tried to its hand at […]
