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The Power of Consumer Insights: Enhance Performance and Customer Loyalty with Data

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In the latest episode of Retail Refined, conducted at the Retail Influencer CEO Forum 2023, host Melissa Gonzalez explores the transformative power of consumer insights with guest Elizabeth Oates, VP of Consumer Insights at Ulta Beauty. They discuss how data-driven insights can enhance performance, foster customer loyalty, and shape the beauty industry’s future. Oates…

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Adapting to a Constantly Changing Market: Leadership and Impact with Warby Parker’s Co-Founder

During the recent 2023 Retail Influencer CEO Forum, Retail Refined’s Melissa Gonzalez sat down with Neil Blumenthal, co-CEO and co-Founder of Warby Parker, to discuss the brand’s journey and its innovative approach to leadership in the eyewear industry. Blumenthal highlighted Warby Parker’s commitment to providing affordable eyewear while also making a positive impact with…

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Innovation Through AI is Helping Major Shifts in the Retail Landscape

The retail landscape is not just shifting—it’s making monumental changes at an astonishing rate, thanks to advances in technology like artificial intelligence, better known as AI. Companies like Meta are at the forefront of this change, driving innovation through AI, mobile optimization, and an ever-evolving array of social platforms. For retail brands, adapting to this…

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How Rapid Response Consulting Turned Team Misalignment Into Forward Motion
January 30, 2026

When organizations hit critical pressure points—missed timelines, overloaded teams, or stalled initiatives—Rapid Response Consulting provides immediate reinforcement to stabilize operations and restore momentum. At CG Infinity, rapid response isn’t just about deploying expertise quickly; it’s about integrating with intention, protecting delivery, and reducing friction when stakes are high. That philosophy is reflected in the experience…

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When Leadership Gaps Threatened the Deal, Rapid Response Kept the Acquisition on Track
January 30, 2026

CG Infinity’s Rapid Response Consulting team is designed for moments when delivery is under pressure. The team integrates quickly into complex environments to stabilize operations, reinforce leadership, and keep critical initiatives moving forward without disruption. Justin Wilson, Principal at CG Infinity, describes an engagement where the team was brought in to support a data and…

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Top 10 Shifts That CMO and Marketing Leaders Should Plan for in 2026 and Beyond
January 29, 2026

In this January episode of The Marketing AI SparkCast, host Aby Varma, founder of Spark Novus, which partners with marketing leaders to integrate AI responsibly and strategically, introduces a new recurring format called Marketing AI Pulse Monthly Brief. The purpose of this format is to cover the latest and most meaningful developments in AI and marketing…

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Turning Crises into Momentum: CG Infinity’s Rapid Response Consulting in Action
January 29, 2026

When operations hit critical pressure points, even the most carefully planned projects can unravel. Late-night deployments, complex integrations, and large-scale data migrations are high-stakes moments where small mistakes can threaten months of work. CG Infinity’s Rapid Response Consulting team steps in when the pressure is highest, stabilizing operations, restoring momentum, and reinforcing mission-critical initiatives—fast. Jason…

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