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Edition 12 of our #enterthevolt biweekly Retail & Hospitality Newsletter brings another partnership to look out for in the future, a mainstay in our newsletter leading the way in helping retail stores do their part to help the environment and a congratulations.?
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Whataboss! The CEO and President Flipping Success at Whataburger
Whataburger announced last week Debbie Stroud will be their new President and CEO following the retirement of @Ed Nelson effective Jan 1st of 2025. Debbie Stroud previously working for both 星巴克 and 麦当劳 will bring a wealth of experience and innovation to Whataburger
“Thank you so much for the kind words! Your support means a lot to me, and I’m truly excited about this next chapter. I’m grateful for the encouragement and it is so meaningful to hear from so many leaders, friends, and colleagues. ???” - Debbie Stroud , New President and CEO, Whataburger commented in a LinkedIn post.
We congratulate Debbie Stroud and wish her best of luck.
New Retail Media Network Powered by Instacart
Another Retail and Tech company makes a third appearance in our newsletter after providing in video purchases through youtube and partnering with Mars United Commerce . Thrive Market is using Instacart to power its new retail media network.?
As previously mentioned Retail media networks are proving to be one of the ad industries fastest growing media channels. The ability to personalise ads to consumers is proving invaluable.?
“Retail media has emerged as one of the ad industry’s fastest growing media channels because of its performance for advertisers and personalization for consumers. We’re proud to extend our ad technology to Thrive Market and bring their vision for a retail media network to life with Carrot Ads. Our new partnership will offer brands of all sizes a powerful, scaled ad platform to connect directly with Thrive Market’s engaged audience,” - Chris Rogers , Instacart’s Chief Business Officer
Thrive market looks to allow their clients to “run campaigns to leverage @instacarts sponsored product and display advertising solutions on Thrive Market’s website and app”. Allowing them to drive ads to the consumers throughout their shopping experience providing them with engaging and tailored products.?
Wills Group Orchestrates a SymphonyAI for a Shopper Experience That Hits All the Right Notes!
On September 10th SymphonyAi announced The Wills Group will be implementing a new retail strategy providing a more engaging consistent shopper experience.?
Starting with SymphonyAI ’s web-based shelf planning connecting Wills Group’s Dash In retail network, delivering optimised shelf management, improved customer engagement, and substantial business growth across their network of stores.
Aiming to grow with the expansion of The Wills Group adapting to shifting shopper behaviours, competitive dynamics, and market trends.?
“Throughout the selection process, we have been impressed with SymphonyAI’s holistic connected retail strategy, which aligns with our strategic growth plans,” said Mark Samuels, MBA , EVP of Convenience Retailing for Wills Group. “As we become a more sophisticated retailer through data analytics, SymphonyAI? has demonstrated deep knowledge of our convenience retail requirements and technical capability. Through a highly collaborative approach, we developed a rapport with the Symphony AI team and became comfortable with their technology and approach. We’re excited to take the next steps in the end-to-end retail journey.”
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