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NRF 2019 (National Retail Federation), New York Jan 13-15
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This simply is the place to be if you are into retail and retail technology. The show attracts 37,000 visitors including 16,000 retailers covers 265,000 sqft in Manhattan. Despite retail's headwinds, the show looks promising and we are yet again on the spot to report from the show. Day 1 INTEL How does a TRex tell smaller dinosaurs there is definitely s space for them. H&M sent 8 people to attend NRF. Shows the level of interest in the show.
A review of Noah London Conference, October 2018
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Manhattan Associates #MAExchange in Amsterdam 2018
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Push Possible Manhattan Associates organises an annual event in Europe for EMEA customers. This was held Oct 8-10 in Amsterdam, 2018. Delegates included some of the top European (and quite a few global) retail names. The event is heavy on supply chain and logistics but targets the eCommerce sector. Eddie Capel, CEO, Manhattan Associates kicked off the event in style. We were treated to a press briefing by the CEO, SVP Product Management and the European MD. In the evening prior to the press briefing we had the opportunity to talk to Brian Kinsella, SVP Product Management and Adam Kline,...
Are ecommerce retailers prepared for coordinated consumer action?
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Security breaches are an almost daily occurence, but... On an almost daily basis we hear about security breaches of ecommerce retailers, social networks and smartphone applications. There are also occasional outbreaks of union backed industrial action in fulfilment warehouses. But, how are ecommerce retailers exposing themselves to coordinated attacks from loosely connected people with a particular issue? Let us imagine a scenario whereby online fashion retailer A offer free returns and fast standard delivery with a 45 day returns window. Online fashion retailer A is accused of employing child labour in its supply chain. This cause multiple social media groups...
A review of eCommerce Expo, Olympia London September 26-27, 2018
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Styleintelligence view: (down from 5 in 2017) eCommerce Expo is one of the largest ecommerce events in the UK attracting a very large audience over the two days to Olympia. The reason we have downgraded this show is due to the simple fact it has shrunk dramatically. Top vendors such as SAP, Manhattan Associates and many other big brands have disappeared from the layout. While this may be good for small to medium sized vendors it also show a certain trend for these larger ex-exhibitors to run their own events where they can spend more and control who is visiting...