Articles by author: Geoff Short
While the calendar has not yet turn to December, the holiday shopping spree is about to hit its peak. The five days between Thanksgiving and the following Monday mark the one of the highest volumes of shopping sales for the entire year in the United States. The NRF projects the total spend to fall between […]
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Food & Beverage
Chipotle Announces Voice Assistant Ordering Integration
Fast food chains are battling for tech superiority. With new methods to order and receive food, consumers are looking for a friction-free experience from start to finish. Chipotle recently implemented the ability for diners to save their favorite order on their Amazon Alexa device and place orders by asking the voice assistant from home. […]
Healthcare
Special Delivery: UPS Dives Into Precision Logistics
Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the busiest retail week of the year. With the rise of e-commerce, shipping and logistics companies will be dealing with a deluge of orders. Amidst that backdrop, United Parcel Service is rolling out a new initiative. In early 2020, the company will begin UPS Premier, which will bring precision […]
Podcasts
Why Las Vegas is Betting on Artificial Intelligence
The city of Las Vegas is putting its chips in the middle of the table, betting that artificial intelligence will alleviate its traffic woes. New sensors and cameras at 30 of its street intersections will process data and information that will help the city learn more about traffic patterns and pinpoint congestion areas with […]
Business Services
This Week’s Top Headlines in B2B
Here are the biggest headlines this week in B2B. We start with a 500 million-dollar deal! That’s the final figure on the agreement between AirBnb and the International Olympic Committee. AirBnb will provide housing in Olympic cities for the next five games, through 2029. The deal means cities will no longer have to spend millions […]
Podcasts
Is the New Tesla Cybertruck a Sign of What’s to Come?
For years the pickup truck has been the most popular category of car in the United States. Truck lovers will soon have a new option to choose from when Tesla’s new ‘Cybertruck’ hits the market in 2021. Entrepreneur Elon Musk’s latest project is an electric vehicle that will start at $39,000. While the futuristic […]
Business Casual
Business Casual: Can Tesla Pick Up New Customers With It’s Latest Reveal?
On this episode of Business Casual, hosts Geoffrey Short and Taylor Bagley dive into four stories that are changing the business landscape as well as how people travel, eat and stay healthy. Today’s headlines include the unveiling of Tesla’s new ‘cybertruck‘, the implementation of analytics to solve and age-old problem in Las Vegas, and […]
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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 […]