Xavier Places i Cano

2 min read Openbravo is proud to have once again been selected by Gartner, the technology research company, for one of its “Cool Vendor” reports. Openbravo was selected as a “Cool Vendor” for

2 min read Retailing is a highly competitive industry and success can be frustratingly short-lived. Retail leaders must not only outperform their rivals but also work hard to improve their leadership position. But

3 min read Many companies with a brick-and-mortar location and an online shop keep the two separated, and that is a mistake given the nature of the always connected customer in today’s retail. There

2 min read People often ask me about the next big thing in retail. It’s clear that the environment is changing rapidly, with the explosive growth of mobile commerce, and the scramble to

2 min read There is no omni-channel as far as customers are concerned. They see a retail business as a single entity that they interact with using whatever channel is most convenient at

3 min read Pop-up retail shops allow companies to build buzz around their products and increase sales opportunities, making pop-up retailing one of the hottest trends in the industry. However, many pop-up stores

2 min read This week I’ve had the opportunity to attend the Gartner Symposium in Barcelona. Great organization and in a lovely city! “Driving Digital Business” was the main theme in this edition,