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The EVOLVE Commerce Club inaugural session was an absolute blast! This has truly been a labour of love over the past two years. Building a community isn't a trivial task, When I embarked on this journey, my mind overflowed with ideas. Our founder, Carlos Monteiro envisioned: - The type of topics I'd delve into: - The kind of individuals I hoped would be part of our community; - The purpose driving it all forward. From: - Session formats to - Agendas; - Program structures, Every detail mattered. It all began at the onset of the pandemic when I launched eVOLVE. I was adamant that our focus would be on delivering meaningful content, providing a space where INTERNATIONAL COMMERCE professionals could come together; connect; forge unparalleled relationships. Whether seeking to recruit top talent, establish strategic partnerships in new markets, or deepen your expertise in specific regions or topics, EVOLVE was designed to cater to your needs. It's a platform where: Peer-to-peer knowledge thrives, and where support for navigating international markets is readily available. The landscape of sales and marketing in global commerce has become disheartening. Especially for E-comm vendors, a world we know and understand well. Those who fail to embrace education, human connection, and problem-solving are destined to fade away. In today's world, human connection is paramount, and so is access to knowledge and creativity on a global scale. In this globalized society, survival depends on tapping into local knowledge. But accessing that knowledge requires commitment, trust-building, and a spirit of generosity. Our agenda was straightforward: - The EVOLVE Commerce Club Introduction - Ron Thurston shared his learnings on NRF, a few numbers and trends for 2024 - Relationship building session ( 2 break out sessions 10 min each) We are immensely proud to see this vision coming to fruition, and it wouldn't have been possible without the invaluable support of volunteers, supporters, and individuals. Laís Antonelli Sérgio Souto 🏳️🌈 Bradley Lane Mikael Brakker Ron Thurston Daniel Guilherme Altieri do Tatiana Dutra Perez Alexandre Dias Elvira Solyszko Evandro Polli Fernanda Flavia Gustavo Hadar Paz Hardi Põder Julia Juliana Marianna Jamie Ben de Mayara Nikola Nick Johnston Rafael Ricco Scheepers, Stefan Thamires Thiago Túlio Viviane Diego Claudio To all who joined our inaugural session, your participation means the world to me. This is just the beginning of our collective journey. If you're ready to join the global commerce movement, gain access to leading thinkers and decision-makers, and be part of a community If you are committed to building meaningful relationships, sharing knowledge and eVOLVE, sign up for our waiting list in the comments below. And like I always say, it's not about networking; it's about building genuine relationships #evolve #ecommerce #partnerships #globalcommerce #internationalexpansion #globalcareers

Have you heard about the FSBs plans to transform UK high streets? In this week’s #TradeUpdate, explore how they are aiming to develop these areas that have been neglected as a result of the Pandemic and the drive of e-commerce. Plus, look at the benefits that understanding consumer behaviour can have on product development, and sign up for our upcoming webinar where experts will speak on Mexico’s market and how UK businesses can benefit from UK-Mexico FTAs. https://lnkd.in/ejCP_qfF

#FunFactFriday is taking a slightly different approach this week! We thought we would share some facts about what a Chamber of Commerce actually does! Here are a few bullet points and if you would like to find out more, or become a member, head to our website www.brentwoodchamber.co.uk #brentwoodchamberofcommerce #chamberofcommerce #brentwood #brentwoodlocalbusiness #supportlocal #supportlocalbusiness

If you have little experience of networking, it can feel quite daunting deciding where to start. So here is a perfect opportunity to dip your toes in the networking pool! The last one was just fabulous, superb location and conversations and really good value. I'm already booked in ;) Coming? #networking #buildconnections #goodconversation

The EVOLVE Commerce Club is underway! What is it? It's a platform designed for leveraging peer-to-peer knowledge within the global commerce sphere. Commerce is multifaceted, encompassing a diverse range of expertise. So, why not introduce an international club where we can: - Learn from each other - Share our challenges - Connect with authentic experts - Cultivate strategic partnerships - Foster relationships - Forge friendships After our inaugural session this past Tuesday, connections were already being made. Today, I'll be hosting another (extraordinary) session, and we're thrilled to welcome some outstanding individuals: - Ben de Pfeiffer-Key - Alexandre Dias - Hardi Põder - Nilo Rondelli - Mauricio Salvador Just to name a few... If you're keen on establishing genuine connections with industry experts in commerce, Simply join the waiting list. I'll personally select three individuals to join us today. Remember, it's not just about networking – it's about building lasting relationships. #ecommerce #partnerships #internationalexpansion #recruiting

Interesting presentation today from Handeslrådet - The Swedish Retail and Wholesale Council – in EuroCommerce and UNI Europa latest #PactforSkills webinar. The ‘Skills Boost for the Retail Industry’ is: ⬆️ Raising the attractiveness of the sector. ✅Helping potential workers match their competences with the job profiles. 👁️ Increasing awareness of the different job profiles that exist in #retail and #wholesale. 🌐 Making training available online. Why this is important? 1️⃣ 140,000 people need to be hired in retail and wholesale in the next three years in 🇸🇪 Sweden. 2️⃣ EuroCommerce estimates that for the 🇪🇺 EU as a whole – 1.5 million people need to be hired each year. 3️⃣ #SMEs need money and the structure to develop competences – to help prioritise training, learn from others and to know what training is available. You can learn more in the video 👇 https://lnkd.in/euSKA-eD

#ChambersofCommerce - last call for our March Virtual Ambassador Training. Link in the first comment. If your chamber team or committee chair wants to audit the course, your registration fee covers anyone else you'd like to send for the next 12 months. #chamberofcommerce #momentum #membership

The FTC and DOJ are investigating a potential collusion in room pricing, facilitated by a third-party pricing algorithm, which might violate antitrust laws. While tacit collusion is occasionally tolerated in the business world, the scenario shifts when technology companies encourage clients to limit the supply of hotel rooms artificially, inflating rates to create value for their clients which ultimately hurts the consumers. The FTC's argument that a small number of algorithm providers influencing a major market segment enables easier facilitation of collusion among competitors is noteworthy. This is particularly significant in markets like New York, where a few hotel chains dominate and alternatives like Airbnb are restricted, fostering more frequent collusion. Additionally, the discrepancy in the response times of pricing algorithms between smaller and larger players leaves smaller players at a disadvantage, forcing them to set higher prices to remain profitable. This situation allows larger chains to dominate the market pricing. The franchising model compounds this issue by necessitating franchisees to adopt specific technology systems, such as revenue management systems, thus integrating them into an algorithmic ecosystem that further densifies market dominance. This dominance, further amplified by an algorithm provider intentionally restricting supply to inflate prices, seems like a well-orchestrated collusion. Addressing these challenges is complex. Simply prohibiting franchisors from requiring franchisees to use specific technology platforms could undermine the value of franchising, given the franchise fees ranging from 15-20%. Banning data brokerages from selling market data, which may be polluted by algorithmic manipulations of supply and demand, is not straightforward and could lead to significant business disruptions. Tackling the dominance of software and algorithms is daunting , reflecting the broader difficulties of regulating this intricate sector. As the industry seeks to navigate these issues, the question remains: What is the solution to this multifaceted problem? #regulation #artificialintelligence #pricing #collusion #hospitality

🐉🔥 A Dragon in the British High Street: Temu’s Blitzkrieg, Thank you Sam Chambers 👏 Picture this: the British high street is a cricket pitch. Retailers—steady and sweating—are fielding curveballs in the form of rising costs and creaky regulations. Then, out of nowhere, along comes Temu—a dragon with a turbocharged bat, smashing sixes like there’s no tomorrow 🏏💥. It’s not just competing; it’s rewriting the rulebook mid-game: Next-day delivery? 🚚 Temu’s already on it. UK suppliers? ✅ Sorted. Clever Tax and duty avoidance? 🫥 hmm.. is that their secret weapon. As Sam Chambers warns, the high street isn’t just under pressure—it’s gasping for air 😵💫, while Temu flies circles around the competition, armed with state subsidies and a cheeky knack for dodging tax duties. Fair game? Not quite. ⚖️ The Competition and Markets Authority: Time to Shine—or Trip Over Its Laces If the CMA is the umpire in this cricket match, it’s fumbling 🧐: Michael Porter’s competitive advantage reminds us that innovation thrives on fairness—not on state-subsidised fire-breathing dragons 🐲. The CMA’s rusty whistle won’t do. It needs shiny new dentures 🦷 to bite into these tax-evading tactics. Otherwise, the high street will become chaotic 🤠, where the only rule is "winner takes all." 🏏✨ Fair Play: A Global Standard, Not Just a Local Grumble Let’s clear the crease: This isn’t about shouting “Britain First!” 🏴☠️ It’s about ensuring every player—from Birmingham boutiques to Beijing powerhouses—plays by the same rules. Unchecked, Temu’s Dragonfire won’t just scorch the high street—it’ll reduce Britain’s retail legacy to ashes 🧨. The CMA has a chance to rise, not as a nationalist guard dog 🐕🦺, but as a global thought leader 🌍. Fair play isn’t old-fashioned; it’s the backbone of thriving markets. Cricket isn’t just a sport; it’s a way of life 🏏. And like cricket, the high street deserves rules that honour the game. 🛒🔥 FACTS The UK High Street Struggle: Temu has over 12.1 million active UK users—twice as many as Amazon and eBay combined 📊. Unfair Advantage: By shipping low-value, individually packaged goods, Temu avoids import duties that UK retailers must pay 🚫💷. State-Subsidised Power: PDD Holdings, Temu’s parent company, thrives on Chinese state subsidies, enabling its unsustainably low prices 💰🧪. Sources: (The Times, Michael Porter, Competitive Advantage, Sensor Tower, Reuters News Agency - PDD Holdings and its State Subsidy Strategy, Competition and Markets Authority, HM Revenue & Customs)