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After more than 30 years in the merch biz, it’s fair to say we have learned a lot, including “what goes around, comes around”. It’s why our business is founded on three core values: 🟩 People 🟩 Place 🟩 Karma and four characteristics: 🟩 Fun 🟩 Fairness 🟩 Honesty 🟩 Reliability Aside from making us feel all warm and fuzzy, what do these values and characteristics actually mean for us and your brand? They underpin every decision we make and every project we undertake, every working day. Click the link to learn more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eYpp9R3a #companyvalues #whatwestandfor #teamethics

Exciting News! SKYPAD is an official partner of WWD and FN! As a leading B2B multi-channel performance analytics and reporting platform, SKYPAD is dedicated to revolutionizing how wholesale brands and multi-brand retailers manage their sales and inventory data. SKYPAD’s automated, self-serve, cloud-based solution is designed to empower businesses with streamlined access to critical data insights. From identifying micro to macro level sales and inventory trends, the streamlined platform enhances visibility and simplifies reporting, fostering collaboration across teams. With a proven track record of trust from over 4,000 brands and retailers spanning various industry verticals, SKYPAD is setting a new collaborative standard. Trusted by esteemed names like L’Oréal, Kering, LVMH, Neiman Marcus Group, Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, and Cos Bar, SKYPAD is an essential solution to drive success in today’s competitive market. Empower your teams for success by joining the SKYPAD community and shaping the future of retail analytics! Click here to learn more about SKYPAD: bit.ly/4bK7UG0 #SKYPAD #WWD #FN #RetailAnalytics #DataInsights

See how InMotion Luggage transformed their retail strategy with DotActiv's solutions in our latest case study! 🧳📝 Learn about the impactful results and innovative approaches that drove success. Dive into the full story here: https://hubs.ly/Q02PH6Sl0 #CaseStudy #RetailSuccess #DotActiv

Excited to announce three fantastic additions to our growing K4 Brands family! 😁 Please join me in welcoming: Saar Cohen Noam Avigdor Shefer Yulia Makoviychuk We're confident they'll make a great impact on our team as we continue expanding and innovating. Welcome aboard! Looking forward to achieving great things together! 💫 #WelcomeToTheTeam #K4Brands #NewHires #GrowingTeam #BusinessGrowth"

A story of how I almost gave up and why we still keep going. When I joined Walk&Win, let’s just say - the reactions were mixed. As someone who has had experience both as a founder and as someone managing programs for founders, I was quickly reminded how easy it is for people to share opinions on what you do (just like I did as a mentor before) and how challenging it is to actually run the business. We’ve been told anything from “this idea is not original” to “why would anyone pay for this”, and some much more vulgar comments I’ve personally received in my time in customer support while attempting to understand users’ feedback more closely - I might share some in the future when the “statute of limitations” passes. We graduated from a local accelerator, and though our pitch was good during the Demo Day, we were quickly humbled when the VCs said they would only consider us if we had anywhere from $5 to $20K MRR (understandable, but still - ouch). I’d be lying if I said I’ve personally not been close to giving up on the project myself. But here is what has kept me going. In less than 2 months of us launching and a low marketing budget, we had over 4k installs, over half of which remained as active users. Over 40% of our daily active users joined our walking competitions (March). But more importantly, I had never seen such a loyal and committed user base before. From people literally “stalking” each others’ step counts to others asking to return certain rewards that we ran out of in our marketplace because they keep using the app to get them. Is the product or our model perfect? No Did I think it would be easy to successfully launch a business giving my prior experience? Yes Did that actually happen? I guess, time will tell. As fellow founders will relate, it is easy to get caught up in daily operations and slightly ignore an important part of why this business was started - and that is to help businesses as well as our users. That is why we are launching a waitlist for potential partners to join: if you are a business looking for a new marketing approach and want access to our committed and engaged user base - you can sign up today! Credits to Daniel Priestley for the approach and an awesome tool ScoreApp

ROI and TCO go hand in hand, but they are not the same thing. I am very excited to have the opportunity to speak to Sameer Bhaidani on the differences and how each impacts the decision making process that leaders face when considering strategic change.

Did you know that there is a better way of doing things? Our team works closely with you as an extension of your team to solve your problems now and in a changing world. Take the Henderson Group, for example. They didn't think they had an issue with their space planning but Richard Burford, our Head of Client Services, and team showed them how they could make their space more profitable. Why not find out how you can make your own retail space more profitable by booking a demo? #spaceplanning #retailtechnology #retailprofit

Not having focus is blocking you from getting beyond 7-9 figures. What is your North Star? Identify what matters the most in your business and see your team hit milestone after milestone. I so appreciate Katia Beauchamp, cofounder of Birchbox and CEO of Beckham Beauty, sharing this important lesson with our Pinnacle Global Network. When you’re clear with your goals, your team will understand that too. And there’s no other way to go but up! #scaleyourbusiness #successbeyond7figures #scaleit

Time to break the boundaries and take your store to new heights! With EVENTO, watch your business bloom. 🛍️💫 #UnlockPotential #StoreGrowth #RetailRevolution #EVENTOMagic #BusinessGlowUp #MarketMasters #RetailThrive #ShopSuccess #ElevateYourStore #PotentialUnleashed

What an incredible experience at the DELIVER event! It was a pleasure connecting with leading minds in retail and logistics. The buzz around parcel lockers and their evolving role in last-mile delivery was really inspiring. We joined the event with one goal, inspire retail about the potential of owning lockers. Reflecting on the Deliver event, it’s clear that the future of last-mile delivery lies in innovation and control. Imagine a world where retailers control every aspect of the locker experience, from branding to data insights, and turn these lockers into strategic hubs for their operations. This approach not only enhances customer convenience but also opens up new revenue streams for retail and drives in-store traffic. All it takes is cutting-edge technology and a team that's walked the walk. We empower lockers 2.0 and the possibilities are truly exciting. I look forward to seeing how we can continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible in last-mile delivery. #Smartmile #lastmile #sustainability