4C Retail & Consumer

Retail Tech Trends That Matter: Takeaways from the Retail Technology Show The 4C Retail team just wrapped up an inspiring trip to the Retail Technology Show in London! Here are the key trends that stole the show: 👨💻 RFID Revolutionizes Supply Chains: Retailers are embracing RFID to track inventory in real-time, ensure product authenticity, and streamline movement from factory to shelf. 💳Frictionless Payments Take Over: Contactless payments, mobile wallets, and loyalty program integrations are becoming the norm. Retailers are exploring ways to make transactions faster, more secure, and convenient for shoppers. 🔒 Striking the Security Balance: Advanced security is crucial, especially in self-checkout. The challenge is finding balance between security and customer experience. ❤️Engaging Customers at POS: Point-of-sale systems and in-store media are key for creating immersive experiences, driving conversions, and building brand loyalty. 🚀 AI Takes Centre Stage: Retailers are experimenting with AI across various domains including demand planning, price optimisation, and waste control. 🔑 Unlocking Loyalty Power: Retailers are leveraging loyalty data to boost average order value and category participation, leading to targeted promotions and reduced customer acquisition costs. Want to learn how these trends can impact your business? 4C offers a range of services to improve operations, increase profitability, and empower you to compete effectively. Let's chat! Contact Andrew, Celia, or Rosie to learn more. #Retail #Innovation #AI #CustomerExperience #trends

Are you attending the Food & Drink Expo 2024 at the The NEC, Birmingham tomorrow?   Katy Gallagher and Peter Hatfield, will be there! They are eager to connect with fellow industry leaders, discover the latest trends and innovations, and gain valuable insights from the innovative sessions.   Are you attending the expo? Reach out to Katy or Peter on LinkedIn - they'd love to chat and connect!   #FDE2024 #FoodandDrinkExpo #NECBirmingham #IndustryLeaders

Yesterday we hosted a dynamic breakfast panel discussion at The Savoy, titled "Fork It Over! Growth Strategies for Hospitality Leaders."   A big thank you to our brilliant panellists who shared their valuable insights on navigating the ever-evolving hospitality landscape: Stasi Nychas, Will Stratton-Morris, Tim Jones, and Paul Barber.   The discussion was insightful and engaging, offering attendees a wealth of knowledge on successful growth strategies. We're grateful to everyone who joined us yesterday!   #hospitalityindustry #leadership #growth #savoy #breakfastpanel #event   P.S. Stay tuned for more exciting events. Register your interest for our next event to be the first to hear about the topic and secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/dGkkKFrW

Andrew Davidson, Celia Downie, and Rosie Collins are gearing up for an exciting day at the Retail Technology Show in Olympia tomorrow!   They're looking forward to: 📢 Hearing insights from industry-leading speakers on the future of retail. 🤝 Connecting with senior retail professionals to discuss trends and challenges. 💡 Exploring cutting-edge tech solutions from innovative suppliers.   Are you attending the Retail Technology Show?   If so, we'd love to connect! Don't hesitate to reach out to Andrew, Celia, or Rosie. They're eager to chat about our ground breaking work in the retail sector and how it can benefit your business.   #retailtech #retail #innovation #retailtechshow #olympia #networking

We’re delighted to introduce our panellists for our exclusive event, Fork It Over! Growth Strategies for Hospitality Leaders, on Thursday, April 25th.   Stasi Nychas co-founder of Neat Burger the plant-based chain backed by Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton. Reflecting on successes and challenges faced whilst founding and scaling a global brand, alongside prospects for future ventures.   Will Stratton-Morris, CEO at Caffe Nero UK globally renowned high street coffee chain with significant experience in growth strategies and management.   Tim Jones, Chairman of CH&Co Group who recently announced their acquisition by Compass Group, bringing together two well known industry names.   Paul Barber, after senior roles leading growth at bp, Costa Coffee, Waitrose, Disney and Sainsbury’s, is now an NED, consultant and trusted advisor in the retail and hospitality sectors.   We're excited to have reached capacity for this event, however, if you want us to squeeze you in, or you are interested to receive valuable insights and outputs please connect with Gavin Bowen-Ashwin or Katie Deem. 🌟   #hospitality #strategy #breakfastpanel #growth #event

Are you a business leader considering strategies to elevate your growth and stay ahead of the curve in the evolving landscape of hospitality and leisure?   Join us for an exclusive event, Fork It Over! Growth Strategies for Hospitality Leaders, on Thursday, April 25th, starting at 8:00 AM at The Savoy Hotel London. ️   Industry leaders will be there to share their insights on:   📈Winning growth strategies in the hospitality & leisure industry and how to manage them for success. 🎯 Revolutionizing the industry with mission-driven initiatives. 💡Adapting to market trends and consumer preferences in expansion plans, including the role of mergers and acquisitions.   Fuel your mind and your day with a complimentary breakfast while you gain valuable insights from the panel discussion.   Limited spots available! Register your interest now 👉 https://lnkd.in/eAKeBEMa   Please note that our team will review submissions and contact you to confirm your spot at the event.   #event #registernow #hospitality #leisure #panel #strategy #Networking

Exciting week ahead! Our team is heading to IFE 2024 and HRC 2024 (Hotel, Restaurant & Catering) at ExCeL London today and tomorrow. We're looking forward to:   🤝 Connecting with industry leaders and building new relationships. 💡 Gaining valuable insights into the latest food and hospitality trends. 📢 Showcasing the innovative work we do at 4C.   Be sure to drop Katy Gallagher, Peter Hatfield, Rosie Collins, and Luke Rosier MCIPS a note if you’d like to meet up!   #IFE2024 #HRC2024 #FoodandBeverage #Hospitality  

Yesterday, the 4C Private Sector group had a fantastic time at our Private Sector Away Day! With a strong emphasis on strategy and bonding, we dedicated the afternoon to aligning with the 4C Private Sector strategy, recognising our achievements, and reinforcing team connections. During our strategy session, we dove deeper into our vision, goals, and performance, through insightful presentations and engaging Q&A sessions led by the senior leadership team. We also took the opportunity to celebrate the nominees and winners of the Impact Awards, acknowledging the dedication and success of individuals within the Private Sector. We finished the away day with an egg-citing Easter themed team bonding activity and quiz, embracing some seasonal fun. It was a truly egg-cellent way to strengthen bonds and foster a sense of community within the Private Sector team. #TeamBuilding #StrategySession #Easter #CompanyCulture #Collaboration #CelebrateSuccess  Gagen Kaur Rai Celia Downie Peter Hatfield Jamie Loder

Tomorrow, Katie Deem and Gavin Bowen-Ashwin will be at Arena the hospitality networking association’s event: An Audience with Tom Aikens!   They’re excited for:   📌 A panel discussion on industry trends in 2024 with Mark Stretton, Emma McClarkin OBE, and Janene Pretorius. 📌 An inspiring interview with Tom Aikens hosted by Simon Young, covering his career, hospitality's future, and more! 📌 Learning about Only A Pavement Away, a fantastic charity connecting people facing homelessness to careers in hospitality. 📌 Networking with fellow industry leaders!   Are you attending? Let Katie or Gavin know – they'd love to connect!   #Hospitality #ArenaNetwork #TomAikens #OAPA #Charity #Networking

Struggling to maximize the impact of your promotions? You're not alone. Many businesses face challenges in crafting effective promotions that lead to both increased revenue and value to customers.   At 4C Associates, we partnered with a multinational retail chain to improve the effectiveness of their sports protein powder promotions. By leveraging our expertise, we helped them achieve significant results.   See how we tackled this challenge in detail! Read our full case study here 👉 https://lnkd.in/e_Egu5cy   #promotions #retail #casestudy #multinational