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Burger King’s innovative strategy: viral menus and limited collectibles

Inside Retail

Strategies like this have become commonplace in the fast food sector, as restaurants seek to generate publicity and drive sales by rolling out outrageous gastronomic creations that they hope will become viral sensations. Additionally, posts about the campaign on Instagram saw a 46 per cent increase in engagement rates.

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How to recruit and retain the retail industry’s top talent according to experts

Inside Retail

At the World Retail Congress in Paris, industry executives and experts weighed in on a panel to advise retailers on the best strategies to improve employee retention, create jobs that meet needs and ensure effective management. asked David Sinclair, a partner at OC&C Strategy Consultants in the retail and consumer sector.

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“We are running out of time”: Kering CEO reveals sustainability strategy

Inside Retail

During the recent Global Fashion Summit in Copenhagen, Marie-Claire Daveu, Kering’s chief sustainability and institutional officer, and Bottega CEO Leo Rongone revealed Kering’s strategies towards sustainability and its vision for the future. Kering’s roadmap from 2017 to 2025 forms the foundation of its latest sustainability push.

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Business Growth through Digital Transformation: The Case of Premium and Luxury Brands

Retail Focus

Expert Manager at Univers Retail | Ephemeral Retailing Specialist | Published Author | Speaker In the dynamic and ever-evolving landscape of contemporary business, the concept of digital transformation has emerged as a pivotal force shaping industries and strategies at an unprecedented pace.

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Six of the best digital retail strategies for 2017

Barber Design

This week we’re taking a look at six of the best digital retail strategies to help you to stay on top of your e-commerce game this year: Mobile First for online stores . Social Marketing for Social Engagement. Create engaging content. Does your retail business sell online? Social media marketing is flourishing.

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LSKD appoints first chief retail officer as part of its “audacious” growth plan

Inside Retail

Australian athleisure brand LSKD has appointed its first chief retail officer, the former director of retail for Lululemon ANZ Alex Shaughnessy, as part of its strategy to become a world-class retailer. Part of this expansion strategy is to give LSKD customers the ability to shop directly with the brand. “We

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Is the DTC business model dead, or just evolving?

Inside Retail

Analyzing over 80 different rigorous peer-reviewed studies on DTC, we discovered a few common insights that prove the DTC model isn’t dead, it’s just evolving and, in fact, it could still be a great way for smaller brands to build customer engagement. Engaging with customers directly online is particularly appealing for new brands.