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27 Nov 23

Updated: 27 Nov 23

Deal Hunters drive
hot weekend spend 

What cost of living crisis?
CyberMon shopping spree 

After a busy US holiday shopping weekend, shoppers are expected to spend a record $12Bn+ on cosmetics, electronics, apparel and WFH offoice gear on Cyber Monday, according to Adobe Analytics. After adjusting for price inflation, volumes were probably down.... 

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26 Nov 23

Updated: 27 Nov 23

The Envy Office: Can
style lure workers?

From cubicle farms to
designer office spaces 

Leading US/UK organizatiions are determined, almost desperate, to get workers back to corporate offices.  With occupancy rates still stuck below 50%, they are trying everything inc. making office life look stylish. Is this just another evolution in the long history of office culture asks NYTimes Emma Goldberg & Anna Kode?

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25 Nov 23

Updated: 26 Nov 23

Amazon struck
by worker strikes 

European wide protest
about pay & practices 

Amazon warehouse workers walked out on strike at multiple locations across Europe on Friday in protests against the e-commerce giant's working practices on one of the busiest shopping days of the year. How will amazon management cope and react?

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24 Nov 23

Updated: 29 Nov 23

Touchpoints inspire
customer loyalty

How to create memorable
moments, that retain users

'First impressions are lasting impressions' could never be a more apt in describing the power of Touchpoints that inspire memorable moments and drive long term customer loyalty. We guide on how to create these unforgettable moments from the first touch...Updated for recent everyday, user chooser packaging experiences 

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22 Nov 23

Updated: 24 Nov 23

H a p p y
Thanksgiving!

To U S A  readers from
the Proficiency Post team

We hope everyone has a wonderful day filled with love, gratitude and great food. From the Proficiency Post family to yours, have a Happy Thanksgiving and enjoy the Turkey; the Lions v Packers; and 49ers v Seahawks football

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22 Nov 23

Updated: 22 Nov 23

Greenwash: Nestle
Coke fake recycling?

BECU "misleading facts give
users false sustainability take"

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22 Nov 23

Updated: 23 Nov 23

Johnson: Smart FM,
Decarbonizing svcs

Powering the future of
infrastructure productivity

Johnson Controls (ceo George Oliver) is a leading player in the decarbonization transition and smart technologies within buildings market. "Underpinning this is its growing services segment, creating greater revenue certainty and superior unit economics" writes Welbeck Ash Research. Q3'23 report delayed until 14Dec due to cyberattack 

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22 Nov 23

Updated: 23 Nov 23

Branvoy packs up
its 57th acquisition 

The HyPac roll up race
resumes critical crunch

VC Kelso's BradyIFS acquired FEMSA's Envoy in Aug to create the $3.5Bn HyPac conglomerate. The new #Branvoy merger has resumed the roll-up race with the acquisition of a Texas packaging distributor, the combo's 57th to date. Will CEO Ken Sweder choose to integrate and rebrand?

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21 Nov 23

Updated: 22 Nov 23

Haughty HP inks 
PCs/Print plunge

PC/printers volume sinks
saved by huge price hikes

Old tech giant, HP Inc's PC/printer & ink sales volume declined again in Q4'23. PC demand fell losing market share to Dell & Lenovo. Can complacent ceo Enrique Lores 'stop shifting deckchairs' and really reinvent the fading force whilst focused on protectionism. Report analysis + Analysts' Q&A session here

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21 Nov 23

Updated: 21 Nov 23

AMZN deliver 100%
recycled packaging

Sustainability commitment
inc. Renewable energy ops 

Amazon's European operations have transitioned to fully recyclable delivery materials, including paper bags, cardboard envelopes, and boxes. “We’ll continue to invest in machine learning and sustainable materials to ensure packaging—is good for our customers, communities, and the planet.”