Black Friday 2021
The holiday shopping season gets its first big test this weekend with Black Friday deals and the welcomed-by-retailers resurgence of in-store shopping and deals. Even if consumers are looking to hit stores bright and early on Friday, the last almost two years of ecommerce acceleration and validation have changed retailers’ omnichannel strategies. Retailers will…
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Holiday Demand Forces Retailers to Get Creative with Hiring Strategies
Black Friday is upon us, and rebounding consumer demand coupled with lingering product delays and U.S. dollar inflation is making for an unpredictable holiday demand. Retail executives have been investing in resiliency strategies for the holiday season starting last year, like putting money towards omnichannel fulfillment, more flexible operations and inventory management solutions. Where…
Black Friday 2021
How Grocers, Producers and Importers Should Maneuver Rising Meat Prices
US families are gearing up for another holiday season of turkeys, hams, and seasonal feasting. Even though consumers planning to shop during the Thanksgiving weekend has gone up by 1.7 million according to NRF, inflation is adding an extra layer of strain to the rebound grocers are hoping for, with U.S. dollar inflation making its…
Black Friday 2021
Is the Supply Chain Ready for Black Friday?
Key Points: The future of the supply chain is still undetermined. More companies pulled their inventory to warehouses earlier this year. The U.S. may consider options to become more independent in the future. 2021 could very well be remembered as the year that supply chain went mainstream. What was once a niche topic discussed…
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Gift Cards and Alternative Payments: Their Place in the Hotel Operations Ecosystem
The most significant barrier preventing hotels from efficiently implementing successful gift card operations is due to restrictions within their technology stack By Warren Dehan What good is a gift card if it’s a chore to purchase or use? Keeping this top of mind should be key to hoteliers when considering program options, and it’s particularly…
Optimizing Truck Data is Reshaping the Future of Logistics
The trucking industry has been seeing some digital transformation as of late, and at the center of it is data—truck data, more specifically. From electronic logging devices (ELDs) to dispatch optimization systems, this sector is leveraging advanced tech to address the unique challenges truckers face daily. With over 70 percent of all U.S. freight…
Career Paths: Media Strategy for Advertising & Marketing
In this episode of The Apple One Podcast Career Paths series, host Brett Howroyd chats with Jonathan Perez, Disney Ad Sales’ Director of Category Strategy, about navigating the ever-changing world of media strategy. With 17 years in the industry, Jonathan shares how ad placements have evolved—from traditional platforms like TV and radio to today’s digital…
A Revolutionary Leap: LeddarTech Celebrates NASDAQ Milestone
LeddarTech marked a pivotal milestone with its NASDAQ listing, solidifying its position as a leader in AI-based sensor fusion and perception software for autonomous vehicles and ADAS. With over 150 patents, the company’s innovative solutions enhance road safety, reduce traffic congestion, and improve mobility efficiency for manufacturers and suppliers worldwide. CEO Frantz Saintellemy honored the…