Articles by author: Christian Wilson
The Outdoor Retailer Winter Market show opened Thursday, Nov. 8 to a slew of excited vendors and businesspeople alike. Outdoor Retailer, taking place in Denver, Colo. is the largest premier business event and trade show in its industry in the United States. This year, hundreds of brands and speakers will be onsite showcasing the latest outdoor […]
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Why Dallas Architecture Has Gone Green
The oil-rich, fossil fuel friendly state of Texas has not historically been associated with sustainable building. Rather, West Coast cities like San Francisco and Portland, Ore. are typically the ones known for their investment in green energy and green construction. However, the City of Dallas has quietly been implementing city code and promoting green construction […]
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The Rise Of The Food Hall
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] It’s a rainy Sunday afternoon in Plano, Texas. While it seems that many typical brunch patrons in the Legacy West shopping center have stayed home to avoid the weather, a quick walk to a three-story building, simply marked “Legacy Hall”, boldly disproves that notion. One step into this new iteration of a “mess hall” […]
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Artificial Intelligence Is Having A Real Impact on Healthcare Technology
Healthcare is constantly improving and the medical industry throughout the globe is benefiting from new technologies like artificial intelligence. Where professionals are finding this method of machine learning is also expanding. AI’s introduction in the medical field began in streamlining fashions—speeding up clerical work and communication for doctors and patients. Now, AI has begun to […]
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How Managers Can Run A Restaurant From A Smartphone
One of the biggest problems a restaurant owner or manager can face is stepping out of the office during a customer rush and wondering how well the operation is running in his or her absence. A lot can go wrong in the restaurant industry in a very short period of time. Guest management solutions and […]
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The Impact Of Drones On Security – GSX 2018
It is Aug. 4, 2018 in Caracas, Venezuela. President Nicolas Maduro is giving a speech on stage to a crowd of thousands of civilians, military personnel, and his closest aides, when suddenly—the sound of two explosions ring within seconds of each other from the skies nearby. The source of the explosions turned out to be […]
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The Tools That Allow Businesses to Know What Their Customers Want For Lunch
By now, American consumers are becoming familiar with the concept of virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and augmented reality. The technology is the driving force behind some of the most popular products on the market right now like Amazon’s Echo device or the Google Home smart speaker. Customers are loving them. Alexa has become as much […]
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The Resurgence of Brick-and-Mortar Stores: One-of-a-kind Shopping Experiences Are Turning Customers into Brand Ambassadors
In the convenient world of e-commerce, big box stores are seeing a resurgence. Chains like Dick’s Sporting Goods, Walmart, and Target are experimenting with one-of-a-kind shopping experiences that can turn casual shoppers into loyal fans. In a recent Experts Talk roundtable, Allen Adamson, Co-Founder at Metaforce, highlighted how one-of-a-kind shopping experiences make for exciting […]
Revolutionize Customer Engagement Through Digital Augmentations in Physical Retail
The digital transformation of retail experiences in physical stores has become crucial as big-box retailers strive to maintain their relevance and competitive edge in a digital era. These retailers are embedding interactive features and digital augmentations in their physical locations to offer unique, engaging customer experiences. This approach merges the tactile allure of in-store […]
Enthusiastic and Trained Employees can Enhance Experiences and Drive Success in Physical Retail
In today’s retail landscape, big-box retailers are emphasizing the importance of their physical locations, even as the digital marketplace continues to expand. Stores like Dick’s Sporting Goods and Walmart are not just maintaining their brick-and-mortar presence but are actively enhancing it with features like interactive elements and new store openings. This reassertion of the […]
The Coexistence of Big Box and Small Retail Relies on Synergistic Relationships
Despite being long time competitors, big box retailers and small local businesses can both coexist in ways that benefit the other. Of course, both retail formats are different but by maintaining their core business models, the two can bank and leverage their strengths and still be open to synergistic relationships. During an episode of […]