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Volume 63 , Issue 3 - 2023 stores with 60 million digital shelf labels
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Hello and welcome to the latest issue of Retail Merchandiser . In this month ’ s magazine , our main interviewee gives her insights into the luxury retail sector . Working with some of the

world ’ s most exciting premium brands , Amrita Banta is ideally placed to report on recent market changes , as well as findings from the Global Millionaires 2023 TrendLens report . Turn to page 8 to find out more .
In his feature , Chris Dieringer highlights the importance of getting pricing right in these turbulent times , while Gary Hawkesford discusses ERP software . Retail behemoth Walmart is working on an IoT project and David Morgan , VP Customer Value Propositions at SES-imagotag , tells us more about the partnership and the application of such tech within retail . Finally , Julie Oxner delves into revenue growth management . Let me know which was your favorite !
Libbie Hammond , Editor LH @ finelightmediagroup . com
Our cover story this issue looks at the operations of fresh food distribution expert , FreshEdge . Ross Nelson and Bobby Grinstead reveal how it continues to meet the ever-changing needs of customers .
Turn to page 30 to learn more .
Keeping it
FRESH fresh
Main interview The state of the luxury retail
Case study Transforming 500 Walmart
Brands The five pillars of revenue
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