Until fairly recently, ‘sustainability in retail’ was a bit of a buzzword with only a few brands and retailers genuinely focusing on them as part of the Mission Statements and Core Values. However, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) policies are now at the heart of businesses as they focus on […]
Category: Retail
Data & Retail Merchandising – Where do you start?
Data & Retail Merchandising – Where do you start? When a manufacturer’s products leave the factory, the second phase of their life-cycle starts: monitoring their performance in-store and seeking ways to improve it, or at least to prevent its decline. This is achieved through the diligent gathering of data on their merchandising and saleability, so […]
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Why Black Friday has turned grey…..
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 […]
RetailEXPO 2019
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 […]
CJRS attends IFA Berlin
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 […]
MPV Event in Paris
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 […]
The Global Challenges To Delivering Retail Solutions
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, […]
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Open All Hours
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 […]
Cash in on Black Friday
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 […]
BLACK FRIDAY RETAIL PREPARATION
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 […]