I'm not entirely sure where the time went, but there's officially only one month of shopping days left before the festivities come to a head. So let's not waste any more time and get on with the news... This week, Adam Orlin advised all retailers that are importing foreign goods to proactively manage their supply chains to make sure they meet consumer demand. NAB MD, John Bowles shared a few insights gleaned from the recent World Retail Congress in Paris, and Kevin Meltzer pondered whether self-service will ever really be able to replace the human element in retail. Finally, looking into the future, Richard Wells gives us his key shopper marketing trends for 2014. Till next week, happy shopping!
Shan Radcliffe, Group Head - Retail (@Biz_Retail)
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