
This Live Blog was last updated January 15th at 2:30pm.
With NRF 2019 in full swing, our own Geoffrey Short is in New York City to bring you all the latest from the show. We will be updating this post throughout the day with all of his interviews, products demos, and insights from the show. You can also follow us on social media to get our live updates faster!
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Tuesday January 15th
NRF 2019 is in full swing and MarketScale’s Chief Digital Editor Geoff Short is in the middle of it. He joined the podcast to recap what he saw and experienced at the retail industry’s big show for 2019.
The MarketScale team received a hands-on explanation of frictionless payment and how the industry is tackling potential security concerns. “The industry is wide awake to [security] threats, it’s just a question of how to implement these kinds of things,” Short said.
One final day at Retail’s Big Show! #NRF2019 is wrapping up today, what do you want to see? pic.twitter.com/ElPGKJJGua
— Retail (@RetailMKSL) January 15, 2019
The #StartUpZone at @NRFBigShow is packed today! Which startup has been most impressive to you? #NRF2019 pic.twitter.com/dyGFHF8ssj
— Retail (@RetailMKSL) January 15, 2019
Just spoke to Austin, TX-based @Zello about the ways their push-to-talk technology is making the retail world more communicative. What has been your favorite technology so far @NRFBigShow? #NRF2019
— Retail (@RetailMKSL) January 15, 2019
MarketScale took a private media tour of the area on the first day of NRF 2019 to see what stood out amongst these rising brands.
We took a private media tour of the area on the first day of NRF 2019 to see what stood out amongst these rising brands.
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.#trends #retail #NRF2019 #innovation #tech #app #disrupt #techtuesday #trendy@IAMRobotics @onfleet @LocixInc @TrendalyticsCohttps://t.co/uYA3BJPQrq— Retail (@RetailMKSL) January 15, 2019
Tompkins Robotics: Another impact of the e-commerce world is the need for extremely efficient and precise distribution centers. Tompkins Robotics is automating this process with its team of mobile item sorting devices for warehouses. According to the company, four of the United States’ 10 largest retailers have already partnered signed on to use the ‘automated robotic sortation’ devices.
The future folks…. robots that help re-stock store shelves. #NRF2019 #WatsonCommerce pic.twitter.com/fN2T6VdLi8
— Nicole Reyhle (@RetailMinded) January 15, 2019
Just caught up with the co-founder of @happyornotcom who gave us great insight into the use of data in retail decision making! “The most positive #NRF yet” he said. #NRF2019
— Retail (@RetailMKSL) January 15, 2019
Fun chatting with Bybe about the challenges of the alcohol industry and how they are providing solutions to help retailers make the most of their promotions! #NRF2019 pic.twitter.com/SeEjoyQoyi
— Retail (@RetailMKSL) January 15, 2019
AI usage is a major theme this year and B2B brands like System of One (Berlin-based, hence the attire!) are helping retailers make the most of their promotional offers #NRF2019 pic.twitter.com/aT0kUl974P
— Retail (@RetailMKSL) January 15, 2019
Getting a VR demo from @studio216! It’s amazing to see so much AR/VR tech here this year #NRF2019 pic.twitter.com/xvjroPbDHB
— Retail (@RetailMKSL) January 15, 2019
Very fun and insightful interview with the team @thinkcaper about their smart shopping carts! Lots to look for in the grocery world very soon #NRF2019 pic.twitter.com/L2Qmrc6BBD
— Retail (@RetailMKSL) January 15, 2019
Meet Millie! @twentybn is bringing visual AI to robotic storefront assistants! Cool to see the blend of human interaction and technology #NRF2019 pic.twitter.com/HzjqQBqAPt
— Retail (@RetailMKSL) January 15, 2019
Of course there’s a lot going on at @msretail @Microsoft here at #NRF2019 pic.twitter.com/PzA82QzhWz
— Retail (@RetailMKSL) January 15, 2019
Companies are showing off their best and brightest new products to help retailers attract shoppers to an in-store experience. While e-commerce continues to rise, in-store shopping isn’t fading. It’s being transformed with the help of technology.
Who said retail is boring? Awesome VR display at the @STRATACACHE booth #NRF2019 pic.twitter.com/CCnJX3nbop
— Retail (@RetailMKSL) January 15, 2019
Monday January 14th
This year’s conference will focus on the impact of the industry across many categories. Namely, business models and strategies that are perfecting, disrupting and innovating within the retail world. Attendees are hearing how retailers are refining the industry through social impact and challenging old standards
Day 2 @NRFBigShow is underway! What are you most looking forward to? #NRF2019
— Retail (@RetailMKSL) January 14, 2019
The #InnovationLab at #NRF2019 is a look into the future! @Perfitly told us about how it’s technology is allowing people to find a perfect clothing fit online pic.twitter.com/3BZXYkWYM7
— Retail (@RetailMKSL) January 14, 2019
The retail industry has undergone a revolution as a result of eCommerce. This transformation has negatively impacted physical stores that have tried to compete with online retailers. However, according to Juniper Research, retail spending at friction-less payment stores will increase drastically by 2023.
Just got an awesome rundown from PAX CEO Andy Chau on frictionless payment and security! Big things happening in that space! #NRF2019 pic.twitter.com/T8pbzbrWQk
— Retail (@RetailMKSL) January 14, 2019
About to interview some visitors to the show this year @NRFBigShow come find us and chat! #NRF2019 pic.twitter.com/OpsRC2c610
— Retail (@RetailMKSL) January 14, 2019
Moon’s rising on #NRF2019 day two! What are you looking froward to tomorrow? pic.twitter.com/TKvj3y0Iul
— Retail (@RetailMKSL) January 14, 2019
Such a great time! Can’t wait to see it! pic.twitter.com/bN6ethH9dE
— Nicole Reyhle (@RetailMinded) January 14, 2019
Sunday January 13th
We’re here! Who else is at #NRF2019? Stay tuned for our comprehensive coverage all week! pic.twitter.com/hyxtZR7SEn
— Retail (@RetailMKSL) January 13, 2019
Smart checkout technology is everywhere at #NRF19 Here is @AlibabaGroup’s Freshippo exhibit at booth 1331 pic.twitter.com/vw0pY6CbVl
— Retail (@RetailMKSL) January 13, 2019
While the U.S. has shifted to a service-based economy, mobile devices haven’t effectively benefited the growing number of service jobs. There is arguably no sector of our economy undergoing more disruption caused by the mobile revolution than retail. This transformation in retail has created new marketplaces, payment methods and delivery options to service today’s “always connected” customers.
The biggest brands in the world are here at #NRF19! Who do you want to hear from? pic.twitter.com/IJpdbptcFc
— Retail (@RetailMKSL) January 13, 2019
.@DollarShaveClub continues to be one of the most successful disrupters in the retail world #NRF19 pic.twitter.com/dFXHDtoqjM
— Retail (@RetailMKSL) January 13, 2019
Face recognition technology has become accurate enough for practically everyone to have an interest in it. Any place with security concerns—including sporting facilities, malls, and public places where large numbers of people may assemble—or who want to reduce shoplifting, should have at the very least investigated facial recognition. Even those who are using standard digital cameras for security could easily upgrade to facial recognition by simply starting to use the software.
Facial recognition has become more than just security. GeoVision just gave us the lowdown on how the tech can be used to gain a wealth of data and improve the shopping experience #NRF19 pic.twitter.com/eX5G06xe8U
— Retail (@RetailMKSL) January 13, 2019
As two of the most attacked industries, retail and e-commerce need to work with a security provider who grasps where various threats are coming from, the tactics being used, and tactics in development that will likely arise down the road. AI is helping in various ways. While technology itself is neutral, AI tech can be adapted and used either for or against a company. Corporations must take advantage of tools offered by AI and understand how adversaries can use them against an entity.
Robotics have been everywhere at #NRF19. Is this the future of inventory management? pic.twitter.com/gltTgt8Swj
— Retail (@RetailMKSL) January 13, 2019
Some people are heading home after Day 1, but we’re about to tour the Innovation Lab! Stay tuned! #NRF19 @NRFBigShow @NRFnews pic.twitter.com/FwQkHlMWrV
— Retail (@RetailMKSL) January 13, 2019
Amazing Day 1! Look out for our recap podcast tomorrow morning, a review of what we saw at the Innovation lab and much more! #NRF19 #NRF @NRFBigShow pic.twitter.com/imiKMKTlVc
— Retail (@RetailMKSL) January 13, 2019
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