SHANGHAI, Nov. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Art Shanghai 2024 has opened on November 7th at Hall A of the West Bund. The prestigious event, orchestrated by the Publicity Department of the CPC Shanghai Committee and co-hosted by the Shanghai Municipal Administration of Culture and Tourism and several district governments, runs through November 11th, with the support of several local organizations including the West Bund Group.
Themed "Global Art in Shanghai", Art Shanghai aims to fuse culture with tourism to spur economic growth and enhance visitor experiences, positioning Shanghai as a quintessential international art nexus. The schedule features over 100 events, including major art fairs, auctions, the Enjoy Shanghai Art Season, and the Shanghai Dialogue—establishing a global, professional, and multifaceted platform for the arts.
Global Art Meets Local Culture
Art Shanghai 2024 is a testament to the city's growing importance in the international art scene, displaying nearly 10,000 artworks at various fairs, including West Bund Art & Design, ART021 Shanghai Contemporary Art Fair, 2024 Shanghai Young Art Fair & National Youth Art Invitation Exhibition, The third YIT Online Arts and Design Fair, and Shanghai International Art Book Fair. These gatherings attract a global audience of collectors and institutions, emphasizing Shanghai's role in the art market.
Merging Artistic and Economic Frontiers
The event's innovative blend of art, fashion, commerce, and tourism aims to invigorate the local economy. The program includes the 2024 T&ARTCON × FISE World Series – Shanghai at Art West Bund, and the Art on the Bund series, featuring the 57 exhibitions of the 2024 Shanghai Bund International Art Festival spread across 34 venues. Art Ripples 2024 captures the historical charm of Jing'an Suhe with a variety of artistic displays, while Art Pudong revitalizes the business districts of Qiantan and Lujiazui with engaging artistic installations. Furthermore, eight areas have been identified as 2024 Art Business Districts, enhancing the interaction between culture and tourism and promoting economic activity through cultural engagement.
Digital Innovation Transforms Shanghai's Cultural Tourism Landscape
A notable aspect is the seamless integration of culture and tourism. In partnership with Xiaohongshu, the newly updated Shanghai Art Map, titled "In Shanghai, Art is a Way of Life," combines exhibitions, performances, fashion, culinary scenes, and shopping with tourism offerings. It serves both local residents and international visitors, transforming tourist engagement into a driver of significant economic activity. By utilizing digital platforms, the event enhances the city's artistic appeal, creating a vibrant interplay between digital art and cultural participation.
Art Shanghai 2024 will feature digital art prominently by hosting events like the Shanghai International Digital Music Week and Voices of Art on the Bund, along with AI-enhanced experiences such as the Art on the Bund - 2024 International Art Festival. Interactive initiatives such as The AR Art Map and AR Art Installations add depth to the offerings. The integration of digital art and cultural innovation revitalizes Shanghai's art market and offers a unique virtual-real experience, advancing the digital transformation of the cultural tourism industry. This initiative underscores Shanghai's role as a leader in the global art market, supported by cutting-edge technology.
Premium Content and Services Foster City-Wide Artistic Ambiance
The 2024 Enjoy Shanghai Art Season caters to a spectrum of cultural appetites, presenting fresh artistic education and public art encounters via initiatives like "How Night Out" and the Museum Development Conference. Coupled with endeavors such as the "Most Beautiful Poster" contest and the "Young Curator Growth Plan", it fosters a lively, city-wide artistic ambiance that encourages public engagement and enriches Shanghai's cultural landscape.
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MELBOURNE, Australia, Nov. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Surf consumers across the nation set to benefit from Australian innovation in procurement technology
City Beach, a national surf and lifestyle retail leader, is thrilled to announce its partnership with Andisor, a cutting-edge buying technology platform specialising in buying and procurement management solutions. This strategic collaboration is set to enhance City Beach's operational efficiency and elevate the customer experience by streamlining the way the company manages its suppliers and data flow.
City Beach is renowned for its commitment to delivering the latest beach and streetwear trends to its customers. With an experienced and savvy team at the helm, the company has continuously sought new ways to improve its assortment and respond swiftly to customer needs. By tapping into Andisor's state-of-the-art platform, City Beach aims to digitise its supplier management processes, ensuring a more agile and responsive supply chain, thereby improving the product mix for their consumers.
Troy Elliott, Head of Operations at City Beach, stated, "Partnering with Andisor is an exciting step for us. Their platform will not only improve our supplier and data management, but will also empower our buying team to focus on what we do best—providing our customers with the best fashion and lifestyle products. We're committed to staying at the forefront of retail, and this collaboration will help us sharpen our assortment and enhance our offering."
Andisor's platform offers a buyer-friendly interface that simplifies the complexities of supplier relationships, product data management, and process automation. By integrating product data and fostering seamless communication, Andisor enables brands and retailers to collaborate more effectively with a clearer view of the buying cycle, improved inventory management, and a more organised procurement experience for buying teams.
Vandana Chaudhry, CEO at Andisor, remarked, "We are thrilled to partner with City Beach. Their dedication to excellence and innovation aligns perfectly with our mission to empower businesses through technology. We believe that this partnership will benefit City Beach and enhance the relationships with their top-tier suppliers, driving collaboration and margin growth for both City Beach and their suppliers."
Andisor's innovative platform is not just powering efficiency for City Beach's internal sourcing team; it's empowering their supplier community by fostering closer collaboration and streamlined outcomes.
Says Katie Derrett of NORA, "We love connecting great businesses and partners, and we're thrilled to be a part of this success story. Andisor is a valued member of our network, and we're excited to see the positive impact it will have on Australia's retail landscape. "
Peter Venter, former COO of Brand Collective and lead partner at LINQ RETAIL added "Andisor fills a vital gap in retail tech, seamlessly integrating with existing ERP systems and empowering retailers with advanced data alignment and sharing capabilities."
Andisor is helping City Beach and its suppliers grow together, driving margins, and deepening collaboration. This partnership is setting a new standard in retail—efficient, connected, and focused on what matters most: the customer.
About Andisor
Andisor is on a mission to connect and simplify B2B infrastructure around the world. Based in Melbourne, this is true Australian innovation helping Australian brick and mortar retailers become more agile and consumer-centric in the face of stiff global competition.
Multi-brand retail buying is a trillion-dollar exercise bogged down in outdated processes from the 80s, bleeding billions into patchwork solutions.
Andisor's is a bulk procurement tool, which centralises data and order decision-making, and backs it up with seamless execution, fundamentally transforming the retail buying exercise and adding millions of dollars to the bottomline.
For more information visit https://www.andisor.com
About City Beach
City Beach, established in 1985, has evolved into Australia's premier destination for surf, skate, and street fashion. With a robust online presence and numerous retail locations nationwide, we offer an extensive range of apparel, accessories, and equipment from leading brands. Our commitment to delivering the latest trends and exceptional customer service has solidified our reputation as a beloved surf retailer among Australians. We continue to foster a vibrant community that embodies the dynamic and adventurous spirit of youth culture.
For more information visit https://www.citybeach.com.au
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City Beach taps Andisor to Transform Supplier Management and Enhance their Customers' Experience
