2020 was an exceptional year for many - both on a personal and business level. Let's toast to a more beautiful, inspiring and above all healthy 2021. On behalf of all the Ebeltoft partners: happy holidays and all the best for the coming year!

Today 1 year ago, our chairman Frank came back from #NewYork for what would later be his last trip for now. In his blog, he looks back on 2020 for @Qandanl and the Ebeltoft Group. But: there is light at the end of the tunnel. Read more: lnkd.in/ezdjCHq

Our retail experts around the world join forces to share insights from their local markets that will inspire you to innovate and prepare your business for future trends. Discover 50 cases from over 15 countries in our Global Retail Trends & Innovations: lnkd.in/ejdk5MZ

Would you like to know more about the Ebeltoft Group and our brand new publication 'Retail Innovations 2021'? Lisa Hutcheson from our partner J.C. Williams Group tells you all about it in this podcast by Retail Insider Canada Canada: retail-insider.com/podcast/2021/0…

We would like to inspire you with cases from our 'Global Retail Trends & Innovations'. This month, the trend Omni Integration will have our attention. Which breaking brand will inspire you? Learn from Amazon Fresh, C&A & #Cărtureşti: lnkd.in/esNhCpa

Yesterday we launched our new #Sustainability Report! We kicked-off with a global webinar: speakers from #IKEA, ECOALF and @REMA1000 inspired us with their insights on sustainability. Would you like to learn from more best practices? Download our report: lnkd.in/e2Wkbrg

This past year has been a very unique one for the grocery sector. Revenue has been historically high and demand suddenly changed rapidly. But how do they keep momentum in the new normal? Read more in the blog from our partner #RetailInstituteScandinavia: lnkd.in/e_vDMqk

Meet our partner in South Africa: #Fernridge! This research consulting firm focuses on sub-Saharan Africa and assist established networks and start-up entrepreneurs alike with optimization and growth startegies, both in the public and the private sector | fernridge.co.za

Have you seen our Sustainability Report yet? This is your chance to learn from the best practices! We are pleased to share relevant insights from our research, identfiying Brands and Retail companies that are gamechangers on sustainability. Download here: lnkd.in/e2Wkbrg

Convenience is becoming increasingly important in the #customerjourney & retailers are responding to this. Mago, Monoprix & Posti each have their own way of providing consumers with all convenience needed. Discover how these #breakingbrands do this: lnkd.in/eY49qjf

The #RetailBrandTrust (RBT) score is the only metric that studies which retail brands consumers truly trust – and cannot live without. Read on in the blog from our US partner McMillanDoolittle to learn why building trust is radically important & how to do this: lnkd.in/e_T5mUK

Meet our partner in Romania: #ArchitectedBusinessSolutions. This business management consulting company has local expertise and valuable partnerships in the Business Process Management area. Get in touch with them via abs-europe.com.

Meal delivery services such as Deliveroo & Uber Eats have seen significant growth in sales during the pandemic. As a result, they are also becoming very attractive partners for "Same Day Delivery". Read more in the article by our partner Fuhrer & Hotz: lnkd.in/dfgTjrm

For over a year we haven't been able to travel freely. And that's a shame since many inspiring retail concepts have opened! Together with all our partners, we created a virtual retail tour in different countries. We invite you to take a tour! ➡ linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…

Due to the corona pandemic, consumers are looking for (digital) interactions with retailers and brands that replace previous face-to-face experiences. Breaking brands #Camp, #Seat and #Decathlon each create their own unique experience. Read more here: lnkd.in/ezhjw8b

Every year, we hand out an award to the most innovative retail concept. This year, Grocery Neighbour is the winner of the Ebeltoft Group 2021 Global Retail Trends & Innovation Award. Congratulations!

Meet our partner in France: Diamart Group! This 100% retail focussed company offers holistic retail solutions from strategy to operational implementation. They support retailers & brands in inventing new models and optimizing their performance today | diamartgroup.fr

The #MercedesEQ Lounge, located in Porto de Abrigo (Nazaré, Portugal), aims to give greater visibility to the sustainability strategy, which goes beyond zero-emission cars. Discover more about this concept in the blog from our Portugese partner #IMR: lnkd.in/evQeiNw

Meet our partner in The Netherlands: @Qandanl! For over 15 years, Q&A has been helping retailers, brands and suppliers to perform better every day. With the consumer always as a starting point and knowledge sharing as their foundation. Get in touch via global.qanda.nl!

A frictionless customer journey is more important than ever in today's busy consumer life. The three #breakingbrands RC Coffee, #RetailCart and SPAR know exactly how to anticipate this. Read more here: ebeltoftgroup.com/blog/breaking-…