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Grill’d CEO Simon Crowe on how drive-thru will inform its future growth

Inside Retail

Australian burger chain Grill’d recently opened its first drive-thru restaurant in Brisbane as part of a broader expansion strategy to service new markets and embrace new channels. Meanwhile, in Australia, retail chains including 7/11, Ferguson Plarre Bakehouse , and BWS have recently explored the drive-thru concept.

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US brand Nautical Bowls primed for Australian launch

Inside Retail

Nautical Bowls, an acai bowl retail chain founded in the US, is heading to our shores. Taunton will be in Australia in December for the brand launch and to host an information night for potential franchisees. The first three stores will open across the country in December. Dean Lightfoot is the area developer for Australia.

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“A big vote of confidence”: Why Walmart’s store upgrades are key

Inside Retail

The retailer also expanded its vision centres and pharmacies with private screening rooms, and placed digital touchpoints throughout the store to provide information of products and services. The store upgrades are part of a strategy to boost the business, especially in non-food,” Saunders elaborated.

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Retail crime: Why foiling shoplifters takes a team effort

Inside Retail

Furthermore, LP executives must stay informed about the effectiveness of their current security measures. Regrettably, reliable, high-quality information about this topic is scarce, as Professor Adrian Beck (University of Leicester, UK) recently observed. What deters shoplifters?

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Collaborating as One Team with a Fully Connected Frontline?

Theatro

In addition, team members also gain immediate access to a suite of purpose-built applications designed to help them quickly find information, request assistance, and deliver game-changing customer experiences all while working “Heads Up & Hands-Free.”

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Analysis: The driving force behind Hong Kong’s retail revolution

Inside Retail

Companies in the country are continuously ramping up their marketing efforts, with 70 per cent of companies saying they are expanding their content marketing to reach consumers in a new and informed way. According to a recent white paper on the state of AI in Hong Kong, many retailers are still at the early stages of their digital journeys.

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5 Things to Consider Before Selling to Retailers

Retail Bound

Having a good estimate of the demand for your product will help you make an informed decision about whether or not the cost to reach them once your product is in store makes sense. Finally, consider the marketing strategy you’ll use to promote your product in a retail setting. The harder part being “ selling-through ”.