eTail Connect Autumn 2025 Blog

What can Western Retailers Learn from Eastern Tactics?

05/24/2022

The current Chief Technology Officer for FMCSA and Walmart’s former Leader of Store Technology, Pavan Pidugu, gives his perspective on how Western retailers can crack the Eastern market, from last mile delivery to digital wallets, find out how the East is leading the way when it comes to retail.

How Using Innovative Technology Can Help to Enhance Bricks-and-mortar Stores

05/24/2022

Co-op's Senior Technical Manager, Retail IT, Cliff Austen, shares his passion for innovative technology and how it can revolutionise the retail industry. From improving user interfaces for store associates, to driving a personalised omnichannel experience for the customer, no retailer should leave a stone unturned when considering a new approach for their IT infrastructure.

How to Adapt Your Retail Space and Meet Customer Expectations

05/24/2022

Swarovski's Vice President, Distribution and Real Estate, Jochen Schmidt, shares exclusive insights into how retailers can build new relationships with their customers and keep up with what they are really looking for from their favourite brands. By innovating and re-thinking their real estate portfolios, retailers can gain back control of their high street locations and start building for a brighter future.

How Retailers Can Make the Most Out of Their Bricks-and-mortar Stores

05/24/2022

Swarovski's Vice President, Distribution and Real Estate, Jochen Schmidt, offers his advice to those retail brands who are struggling to re-purpose their bricks-and-mortar stores. In order to get the most ROI, flexibility and innovation is king when surviving the cut-throat battle of the brands playing out on our high streets.

How To Engage Your Customers Through a Sustainability Strategy

05/24/2022

VDH Sustainability's Sustainability Strategy Consultant, Justin Van Der Horn, sheds light on how retailers can engage with their customers as they launch a new sustainability action plan or business goal. From start to finish, discover how you can invest in your retail brand with a sustainability strategy that can also increase customer engagement and in-store footfall.

How Retail Brands Can Overcome Their Sustainability Hurdles

05/24/2022

VDH Sustainability's Sustainability Strategy Consultant, Justin Van Der Horn shares his expertise on all things sustainability focused for the retail sector. From focusing on overcoming internal hurdles to cooperating with local government - there's no challenge too great for those retailers who are determined to implement a successful sustainability business goal.