We kick off our
#MobileCommerce focus this month, sharing insights from industry thought leaders into the impact of mobile shopping and transactions on business.
In this week's highlights:
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TFG's Robyn Cooke on the rise of mobile shopping and its impact on business
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Trend Forward's Dave Nemeth on stepping into the future with mobile
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Zebra Technologies' Mark Thomson on how to manage sustainable omnichannel growth in retail
Capping off our
Source Africa coverage, I
report back on Gerwin Leppink's presentation on managing social compliance issues in your supply chain, and why Africa's clothing sector could lead in responsible sourcing.
Meanwhile, Bizcommunity's Danette Breitenbach brings us coverage from Fasa's annual
Franchise Convention. First, she shares the importance of
finding the emotional connection with consumers, and then how to help franchisees to
significantly improve their profitability.
In other top news,
Pick n Pay trialled compostable bags as an environmentally friendly alternative to plastic bags to mark
International Plastic Bag Free Day on 3 July. The one-day trial is intended to inform further industry discussions on alternatives to plastic bags.
Until next week, enjoy!
Lauren Hartzenberg
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