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NRF Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, NYC, Booth #948 – January 16, 2022 – Pathr.ai, the industry's first and only Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered Spatial Intelligence platform, announced today it has partnered with The Lionesque Group, an award-winning experiential retail strategy and design studio, and its parent company, MG2 Corporation, a global design Read more
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Pathr.ai Announces Partnership with The Lionesque Group and MG2 to Deliver Pop-Up Shop Analytics for Retailers
NRF Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, NYC, Booth #948 – January 16, 2022 – Pathr.ai, the industry's first and only Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered Spatial Intelligence platform, announced Read more
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What’s in the Shopping Cart for the 2022 National Retail Federation’s Big Show?
In just a few short days, from January 16th through the 18th, the National Retail Federation will launch Retail’s Big Show in the shopping capital of the world, New York City. As Read more
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Will Transaction Fees in Retail Payments Go Extinct?
The majority of the world's 2.8 billion credit cards are issued by just four powerhouses, and within that, it's really a fight among the top two: Visa and Mastercard. Read more
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Toy Supply Chain Keeps Retailers Out in the Cold This Christmas
The holidays are a time of year for gathering with loved ones and giving gifts — but for 2021 specifically, Santa has a serious toy shortage and supply chain issue. With 75% of Read more
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How Will Sustainability Go Together with the “On-Demand” Economy?
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Careers on the Move: Building Supply Chain Policy
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E.U. Whiskey Tariffs Are Lifted, But the Industry is Still On the Rocks
January 21, 2022
The whiskey market is eager for a return to form. In 2018, in response to the U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs targeting the E.U. and ordered by former President Donald Trump, the European Read more
Material Signs: Introduction to the World of Optics
January 21, 2022
Doctors Scott Carney, chief science and technology officer at Optica, Kate Medicus, CEO at Ruda-Cardinal, and Alexis Vogt, endowed chair and professor of optics at Monroe Community College, joined Host Tyler Read more
What Defines “Success” for Safety Personnel?
January 21, 2022
The Safety Justice League is back and refreshed after a much-needed, restful holiday season. Jason squared (Jason Maldonado and Jason Lucas) joined Host Abby Ferri to dive into what success looks like Read more
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Machine Learning is the Panacea the Holiday Supply Chain Needs
December 17, 2021
With the holidays officially in full swing and consumers locking in their last-minute shopping needs, the dreaded continuous disruption of the global supply chain comes into acute Read more
Biden to Meet With CEOs of Walmart, CVS on Holiday Supply-Chain Issues
(Bloomberg) -- President Joe Biden plans to meet Monday with the CEOs of Walmart Inc, CVS Read more
Apple to Test Hybrid Work From Store and Home for Retail Staff
(Bloomberg) -- Apple Inc. plans to test a hybrid in-store and work-from-home arrangement for Read more
Walmart Announces Partnership with DroneUp to Make Mass Drone Deliveries a Reality
Bentonville, AR - Retail giant Walmart recently announced a partnership with DroneUp Read more
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Walmart Announces Partnership with DroneUp to Make Mass Drone Deliveries a Reality
June 17, 2021
Bentonville, AR - Retail giant Walmart recently announced a partnership with DroneUp intended to make it the premier retailer for drone deliveries.
The partnership backs up a similar Read more
CBD and the Vending Industry: A Match Made in Heaven?
Imagine this: you go to an airport or train station. You are walking past rows of vending Read more
Keeping Count: Getting to Know Datascan and the Retail Landscape
Datascan is an industry leader in inventory counting, helping modern retailers Read more
Amazon Quietly Began Building a Grocery Chain During Pandemic
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As many businesses struggled to survive the pandemic, Amazon.com Inc. was Read more
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Amazon Quietly Began Building a Grocery Chain During Pandemic
March 11, 2021
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As many businesses struggled to survive the pandemic, Amazon.com Inc. was quietly building a national grocery chain.The first Amazon Fresh store opened to the public in Los Angeles Read more
Case Forming Annoyances and How to Overcome Them
A jammed case erector and skewed corners are two of the biggest annoyances when it comes to Read more
Balancing Cost and Function with Eco-Friendly Secondary Packaging
Sustainability is playing a more prominent role in corporate branding and imaging. While Read more
The importance of e-commerce friendly packaging
As the pandemic continues, we remain in an era of social distancing. Today, customers want to Read more
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The Experience Evolution: Prep the Halls—2021 Holiday Shopping Trends and Tips
September 17, 2021
Did the pandemic rewrite the rules for the holiday shopping season? Is there even a rulebook anymore? As consumers look to engage with their favorite brands across all Read more
What Does An Ideal Inventory Counting Solution Look Like for Retailers Worldwide?
On this episode of Keeping Count, a podcast from the experts at Read more
What Impact Does Inventory Accuracy Have on Retail Sales and Loss?
The accuracy of inventory can quickly degrade when it comes to retailers, particularly those Read more
ThenWhat 3×5: How Authentic Queerness Illuminates Work and Careers
a podcast by ThenWhat, host Grant Barth, CEO and Founder of ThenWhat, talked with Read more
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ThenWhat 3×5: How Authentic Queerness Illuminates Work and Careers
June 23, 2021
a podcast by ThenWhat, host Grant Barth, CEO and Founder of ThenWhat, talked with Anthony Meindl, Founder of Anthony Meindl’s Actors Workshop, which now has the largest scene study Read more
Appointments Are a Key Business Investment in the Experience Economy
Businesses already recognized the importance of appointments as an experience driver for Read more
How Your Brand Can Capitalize on the International Ecommerce Explosion
Designed for retail leaders and lovers alike, Retail Refined explores the in-store technology Read more
What Drives the Consumer Products Business Behind the Olympics
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What Drives the Consumer Products Business Behind the Olympics
May 25, 2021
Designed for retail leaders and lovers alike, Retail Refined explores the in-store technology of the future, challenges the industry’s preconceived notions, and brings together retail’s biggest Read more
How Music Industry Guerilla Marketing Helped Create a Retail Tech Platform
Designed for retail leaders and lovers alike, Retail Refined explores the in-store technology Read more
Lead with Awareness for Positive Effect
Retail is exciting, fast-moving, and filled with opportunity, yet information overload is a Read more
Why 5G Is the New Backbone of Retail
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Will Transaction Fees in Retail Payments Go Extinct?
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The majority of the world's 2.8 billion credit cards are issued by just four powerhouses, and within that, it's really a fight among the top two: Visa and Mastercard. Read more
Toy Supply Chain Keeps Retailers Out in the Cold This Christmas
The holidays are a time of year for gathering with loved ones and giving gifts Read more
How Will Sustainability Go Together with the “On-Demand” Economy?
Ohi’s mission is to enable every brand to offer instant post purchase Read more
How CPGs Are Using Retail Sales Data to Set Their Brand Apart in 2022
With the assumption supply chain issues will continue to impact retail for the Read more
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How CPGs Are Using Retail Sales Data to Set Their Brand Apart in 2022
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With the assumption supply chain issues will continue to impact retail for the foreseeable future, how can retailers best optimize their assortments heading into 2022? This question Read more
Cyber Monday Will Be the Big Test for Retailers’ Ecommerce Strategies
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Holiday Demand Forces Retailers to Get Creative with Hiring Strategies
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Retailers Invested in Fulfillment and Demand Forecasting Post-Pandemic. Will it Pay Off for Black Friday?
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Retailers Invested in Fulfillment and Demand Forecasting Post-Pandemic. Will it Pay Off for Black Friday?
November 24, 2021
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How Grocers, Producers and Importers Should Maneuver Rising Meat Prices
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Pathr.ai Announces Partnership with The Lionesque Group and MG2 to Deliver Pop-Up Shop Analytics for Retailers
January 16, 2022
NRF Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, NYC, Booth #948 – January 16, 2022 – Pathr.ai, the industry's first and only Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered Spatial Intelligence platform, announced today it has partnered with The Lionesque Group, an award-winning experiential retail strategy and design studio, and its parent company, MG2 Corporation, a global design Read more
What’s in the Shopping Cart for the 2022 National Retail Federation’s Big Show?
January 14, 2022
In just a few short days, from January 16th through the 18th, the National Retail Federation will launch Retail’s Big Show in the shopping capital of the world, New York City. As retail professionals know, NRF is a nonprofit and the world’s largest retail association intending to “connect people to an industry that’s a great place to start and a Read more
Will Transaction Fees in Retail Payments Go Extinct?
January 7, 2022
The majority of the world's 2.8 billion credit cards are issued by just four powerhouses, and within that, it's really a fight among the top two: Visa and Mastercard. According to ShiftProcessing.com, over half the credit card market share belongs to Visa alone, considering it has 335 million cards in circulation.
It’s no surprise then that Read more
Toy Supply Chain Keeps Retailers Out in the Cold This Christmas
December 21, 2021
The holidays are a time of year for gathering with loved ones and giving gifts — but for 2021 specifically, Santa has a serious toy shortage and supply chain issue. With 75% of U.S. consumers planning to buy toys, apparel and gift cards, consumers are preparing for the worst, expecting that toys will be the second greatest industry out of stock Read more
How Will Sustainability Go Together with the “On-Demand” Economy?
December 21, 2021
Ohi’s mission is to enable every brand to offer instant post purchase experience. Ben Jones, Founder of Ohi, chatted with Melissa Gonzales about Ohi’s origin and values.
Jones founded Ohi when he had an injury that left him bedridden, and he realized he couldn’t order any of the products he needed and get them faster than within two Read more
Careers on the Move: Building Supply Chain Policy
December 20, 2021
“What I enjoy is bringing folks together to work collaboratively on solutions, including our members and partners like Cargomatic.”
While the supply chain is featured daily in the media now, it’s not something most people thought about before. That’s not the case for the latest guest on Careers on the Move. Jon Gold, Vice President of Supply Chain Read more
Machine Learning is the Panacea the Holiday Supply Chain Needs
December 17, 2021
With the holidays officially in full swing and consumers locking in their last-minute shopping needs, the dreaded continuous disruption of the global supply chain comes into acute focus. The impact has been severe, to put it lightly. Gap, for example, reported a loss of $300 million in sales going into November 2021, blaming COVID-related factory Read more
How CPGs Are Using Retail Sales Data to Set Their Brand Apart in 2022
December 14, 2021
With the assumption supply chain issues will continue to impact retail for the foreseeable future, how can retailers best optimize their assortments heading into 2022? This question was on Retail Refined’s Melissa Gonzalez’ mind when she spoke with Andrew Criezis, Head of Product for SMB Globally, at NielsenIQ.
At NielsonIQ’s SMB segment, Criezis Read more
Biden to Meet With CEOs of Walmart, CVS on Holiday Supply-Chain Issues
November 29, 2021
(Bloomberg) -- President Joe Biden plans to meet Monday with the CEOs of Walmart Inc, CVS Health Corp and other retailers as part of his efforts to tackle supply chain bottlenecks and inflation ahead of Christmas.
The session, which coincides with this weekend’s start to the holiday shopping season, will include executives from the grocery, electronics, and Read more