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It is now official: Truestory is joining the Smartbox Group. I have handed off my small share of the company, but I will not hand over my spot on the team. The team vibe and the culture are too big a part of me to just let it go. The last three years have been a rollercoaster ride. We all know the story: Covid, Staycation holiday, tax-free gift cards, the energy crisis, layoffs, and now an acquisition. It is hard to believe that so many significant "events" can fit into 36 months. The good thing about this rollercoaster ride is that we have realized what the core values of Truestory and our brand are: - great supply - a user-centric approach to our product - performance marketing as a foundation, and brand focus on top. And most importantly, the teams appetite to work cross-functionally to try to solve complex user problems. I'm happy to hear that these values are the same values Smartbox sees in their acquisition. But I'm personally proud to say that Smartbox has only "seen" 50% of what they have acquired yet. In the coming months, as they get to know the team and our business model, they will realize what a good deal the acquisition is. This new chapter also marks a goodbye to our founder, Lasse Kjær. It has been fun and challenging. We have agreed on a lot of things, but of course, also disagreed. The last 6.5 years have definitely shaped me as a person, a process that has been influenced by the collaboration with you, Lasse. Thank you for that. So now, I'm just looking forward to get my hands even more dirty together with Jakob Hermansen, Kathrine Mie Christensen, Helle Neerup Rørvang, Nanna Vestergaard Simonsen, Line Birk Holm Olesen, Kim Weltz, Janne Iren Græsdal, Leeza Borchgrevink, Lotta Witzell, Vickie Plet Bundgaard Mose, Leo Gono, Alexander Boychenko, Mimi Nyberg, Rikke Borgbjerg, Oliver Løvaa Mikkelsen, Henriette Buch Lundø , Rikke Fænø Jensen , Thea Bang Hansen, Frederik Hermann, Miłosz Bator, Louise Lumby Lauritsen and of course our new interns Isabella Aalestrup, Maariya El-Kai, Rebecca Dahse. And of course to start the collaboration with Patrick Lemaire, René Drewsen and the rest of Smartbox Group 🚀

🌐 Dive into our latest video, our CEO Tarek Bakry along with ITVision Academy, discussing how zVendo is revolutionizing the way businesses connect with customers and streamline sales. 🎥 Watch now for insights and inspiration! #Ecommerce #Innovation #zvendo #retailrevolution.

Next step in our expansion phase: acquisition of Topcom in Germany.

IO is pleased to welcome Nabil Baccouche, Group Chief Carrier & Wholesale Officer at e&, as a new member of the Executive Board. “Innovative Operators has a clear objective: to drive innovation and education within the Roaming and Interconnect industry. What’s truly remarkable is that we, as MNOs, are a fundamental piece of this transformative initiative. By being an IO member, we become instrumental in shaping the future of our industry. We play a pivotal role in ensuring that our voice is heard and our expertise is valued. This isn’t just about change; it’s about being the driving force behind that change. Furthermore, through IO, we are in the forefront of our industry through a clear alignment within the Members, and we are leading the change in innovation. Together with our fellow colleagues from our industry, we tackle substantial challenges that impact our customers when they travel abroad. By resolving these issues collectively, we not only enhance the customer experience but also elevate our own standing as industry leaders. This isn’t just about innovation; it’s about being the driving force of innovation.” Nabil Baccouche Welcome to the team, Nabil! Visit the link below to read more: https://lnkd.in/dgQd92Jr Contact info@innovativeoperators.io for more information #IO #InnovativeOperators #ExecutiveBoard #Leadership #Community #MobileOperators #Roaming #DeputyChair #Challenges #Opportunities #Team #Roaming

Glean fresh perspectives on the #LastMile from Wize! 📊🔍 A report by Accenture suggests that local fulfillment centers could game-change the #carsubscription industry. If we routed 50% of e-commerce orders through these hubs, we could see a decrease in delivery traffic by 13% in cities like Chicago and London, and 2% in Sydney. What's more? By 2025, we could also see a reduction of up to 30% in delivery vehicle-related emissions. No need to wait, Wize already provides the most sustainable solutions for last-mile delivery and retail businesses. Find out more here: wize-ev.com/ #Sustainability #Ecommerce #Wize #UAE #MENA

Customers today have more choices and more information than ever at their disposal. As a result, their expectations from any business they engage with are also constantly evolving. Rishabh Jindal, Head of D2C Business & User Growth, Jockey International, Inc. highlights the importance of customer-centric strategies for an organization to not only just meet - but understand, listen and exceed a customer’s expectations and win their loyalty. #TheBigLeap #ETRoadshow #ETBrandEquity #CleverTap ET BrandEquity, Sangeeta Jash, Srinivas Jakkan, Tapan Acharya, Joe Augustine, Anuj Malhotra

Why is 𝗖𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 important in a business? And no, it's not primarily just about 𝘌𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦! At Commercial Excellence Partners (CEP) the bedrock of what we enable our clients to do is to 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰. There are many, many good reasons for this: • Increased sales • Stronger company culture • Efficient resource allocation • Better Competitive advantage • Improved customer experience • Longer term business sustainability • Enhanced customer relationships & loyalty There's at least 1 more important reason that's often overlooked: 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Innovation is the 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 of introducing new ideas, products, services, or methods that bring about meaningful improvements or create value for your customers. It can encompass various aspects, such as technological advancements, business models, processes, and organizational strategies, all aimed at fostering progress and competitiveness. ❌ I've been part of organisations where if a new idea or innovation was not something the CXOs had instigated, it was dead in the water to begin with. ❌ I've also been part of organisations where an innovation was judged solely by its contribution to bottom line, and nothing else.  ❌ And of course, I think we've all at some point seen or been a part of organisations where innovation is the "job" of the "XXX Innovation Department". 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀 - which means understanding who the ideal ones are, why they buy, how they buy, what they value and how they feel after they buy from you - is arguably the veritable wellspring of innovation. Companies that actively listen to their customers can develop products and services that are better aligned with market demands, leading to long-term success. 𝙉𝙤𝙩 𝙙𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙨𝙤 could mean you kill a great idea - a 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙡𝙙-𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙖! Just look at the image in the post below - too early and let someone else win at your game. 𝗪𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝘆 𝗖𝗫𝗢𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲. We use proven frameworks and practices to help you orchestrate, energise and transform your innovation process. Give us a shout. #commercialexcellence #customercentricity #innovation #strategy #flyvrai

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FOCUS ON NEW MARKETS 🚀   At JABS Group, our pursuit of growth and development is driven by our vision to be the first choice for every consumer in Europe who buys windows and doors online. One of our goals is to increase our focus and presence in new markets - both existing and new-to-come. We are therefore thrilled to announce some exciting updates that bring us closer to our goal.   Our dedicated Market Lead, Annelieke Bergink, has taken on a new role as Manager. Annelieke has market ownership for all new markets, and her expertise and strategic vision is crucial in driving us towards our ambitious goals 🤝   As part of our continued focus on growth, we are excited to have welcomed Sylvia van Gijzel Elkjær to our New Markets team. In her role as Customer Service Specialist, Sylvia's expertise and passion for customer satisfaction will play a vital role in ensuring great experiences for our growing customer base 🌟   Annelieke is enthusiastic about the expansion of the New Markets team, stating:   “I am happy that we can expand the New Markets team, meaning we can continue to offer excellent customer service in existing brands, while also launching our concept in new markets.”   #newmarkets #development #growth

Workmates reunion in full swing! 🤝 At the most recent NCR team catch-up, we had a refreshing pause from the online hustle to meet up, share laughs, and strengthen our bonds. Here's to the joy of real-world connections! 🌟 #WorkmatesReunion #OfflineMoments #TeamsByDesign #WeAreTeamsByDesign #TBD #TBDExpertVA #outsourcingcompany #workfromhomeph #virtualassistantph #filipinovirtualassistants #outsourcedsolutions