Glynn Davis’ Post

Is your #retail #infrastructure growing old, much like the copper brewing vessels at Samuel Smith Old Brewery (Tadcaster)? Just like #legacy brewing equipment needs updating, many #retailers are grappling with #outdated #systems that no longer meet modern #customer expectations. For years, silos have been built around new channels like #commerce and #DTC, creating a tangled web that’s tough to manage. But with #cloudbased, plug-and-play #solutions now available, ripping out those legacy systems doesn’t have to feel like "#slum #clearance." The question is, are you ready to embrace #tech that evolves with you? Gain better insights on the matter using this personalised article by Glynn Davis, Editor, Retail Insider: https://lnkd.in/g4Fsenz8 On another note, at BetterCommerce, we offer flexible, out-of-the-box solutions designed to future-proof your business—without the headache of #complex #customisations. https://lnkd.in/gdFT_UFP #RetailInnovation #LegacySystems #DigitalTransformation #CommerceSolutions #CloudTechnology #FutureOfRetail #RetailTech #DTC #CustomerExperience #RetailGrowth #TechInnovation #BusinessSolutions #RetailModernisation #Omnichannel #RetailSuccess

Show wrap ups... The biggest trade shows in the grocery industry recently made waves when it comes to understanding trends in brick-and-mortar and e-commerce grocery. Here are the highlights 👉🏽 https://ow.ly/ApnI50R9Bq1 #foodretail #grocery #supermarket #expowest #ngashow

Are small format stores a thing of the future? Some retailers think so, and are innovating with convenience-style stores to better meet customers needs. Check out this article from NACS to learn about 5 stores leading the way in this trend. https://lnkd.in/eKimQk9N #KRS #solutions #retaildesign #storedesign

Dynamic pricing is so often confused with surge pricing and therefore gets a bad press. But price is undoubtedly a lever that retailers and hospitality companies should be utilising more intelligently so we will invariably see more of this activity in the future. Here's my piece for ComputerWeekly.com about the changing landscape of dynamic pricing in retail and hospitality featuring the likes of VusionGroup, Smartway, Revionics, an Aptos Company, Pricing HUB and Nibble. #dynamicpricing #notsurgepricing https://lnkd.in/dpSBMi2F

This is such a great article! Branding is becoming more and more important. Why? There is a need to become more recognizable, to create your identity, to give your customers something to relate to and oh btw it can increase the value of your business!! Paragon Solutions would love to partner with you to create your new identity!

What will the food-to-go store of 2030 look like? 💡 Our new model for the food-to-go store of the future helps operators and #retailers in their forward-thinking, looking at the exciting emerging features we expect to see in future store developments 🥪 We've looked at 12 key themes for the food-to-go store of the future, including: 🍴 serving more #missions and #occasions 💰 compelling prices and promotions 💳 evolving payment processes 🗯️ inclusive store design 🚮 minimising food waste Check out the article (link in comments 👇 ) on IGD (Institute of Grocery Distribution) to find out more - and a preview of two of the themes in full from the report! Nicola Knight Nichola Gallagher Rhian Thomas

If you need any support with the top left of this quadrant then come this way 👌🏻🫶🏼 I would also thoroughly recommend my network take a look at this report to find out more on “Inclusive store design” 🤩 If you’re not a member or can’t access the report please get in touch and we will be able to help further 🙌🏻 #FridayFeels #Insight #Foresight

A bit like the economy, the grocery industry and customer behaviour is somewhat cyclical too. I have seen my fair share of alternate formats come and go - it is interesting how grocers tend to come back to what their brand stands for and how that is represented in its core store format. If you can afford to write off the expenditure and wriggle out of a lease, then it is worth testing different formats and propositions in new locations....but it might be faster, easier, less risky to be 'customer led' and experiment with new propositions and formats in the stores you already have. Supermarkets are generally fantastic spaces that can be adapted to meet the inevitable changing needs of customers, be that more fresh to go, discount ranges, general merchandise, shop within a shop, dine in, eCom fulfilment, etc... In summary - know your customers better than anyone else, and use your brand equity and real estate to deliver a purpose driven experience in the stores your customers are already coming to.

Awesome article Jeff Baskin. Having lived what feels like a lifetime in this business, we share Jeff's view wholeheartedly. The merging of these previously quite distinct industries: Grocery, Convenience and QSR, will mean a few key technologies, including digital commerce, are no longer a nice-to-have. They are imperative. Approximately 25 years ago, the first QSR's discovered the incredible power of Order Ahead, giving their customers the choice of not having to wait in a line. Many years later, Grocery fuelled the other customer segment that this technology appealed to - those that couldn't (or didn't want to!) leave home. I believe the Convenience industry is in the enviable position of being able to leverage what is now a relatively mature technology, to ensure they offer the ultimate in convenience to their customers. Oh, and a nice set of by-products; lower cost of sale, bigger basket sizes, and more sales. Visit us at www.altaine.com

Interesting insights on the rise of micro markets! Convenience stores have a chance to adapt, whether by embracing this model or enhancing their offerings. It's all about staying ahead in an evolving retail landscape. #RetailInnovation #MicroMarkets #CStoreGrowth