Articles by tag: Business Casual

Recapping a Busy Week at CES in Las Vegas on Business Casual

Daniel Litwin is back from CES in Las Vegas! We recapped his busy week by playing audio from two separate interviews he conducted while he was there and discussed some of the major themes of the show. Our first interview was with Gary Mittman, CEO and Executive Chairman of Kerv Interactive. He discussed how technology is […]

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Macy’s to Shut Down More Stores

Macy’s announced that holiday sales fell less than feared, dropping 0.6% compared to last holiday season. The company’s share price fell 30% last year, making it one of the worst performing stocks of 2019. As a result, the company is looking to close over two dozen of its stores in the coming months. Can […]

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Hospitality
Holiday Travel in 2019 By The Numbers

In the next several days more than 100 million Americans will travel throughout the country. Whether they drive, fly or go by train, the sheer total of passengers will set a record this year. These numbers come courtesy of a new report from the American Automobile Association. While these statistics are related to transportation, […]

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Food & Beverage
Coca-Cola to Try New Subscription Service

In recent years people have become accustomed to subscribing to everything from their favorite television shows to their weekly grocery list. Now an iconic American brand is getting in the game as well. Coca-Cola announced recently it is offering a limited number of consumers a taste of what’s to come in 2020. The soft-drink […]

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Lyft Gets into the Rental Car Game

Stock prices for Hertz and Avis fell in the wake of the news that rideshare company Lyft would be getting into the rental car game. What ways will Lyft look to innovate in an industry that hasn’t changed in a long time? Daniel Litwin and Tyler Kern take a look at the story and whether or not this will be […]

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Food & Beverage
Wingstop Makes Inroads into the Esports Market

The growing market for esports has led many brands to wonder how they can capitalize on its popularity. Wingstop made the decision to partner with streaming platform Twitch for a limited time to offer food orders and delivery without having to leave the app. Wingstop’s chief marketing officer, Christina Clarke, said the partnership has already […]

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Education & EdTech
Online Learning Takes a Big Step into B2B

Online learning has been growing rapidly in the business world. On this excerpt from Business Casual, Daniel Litwin and Tyler Kern were joined by MarketScale’s Senior Instructional Designer Brian Runo. Brian explained why online education is more popular than ever and how businesses can effectively employ it to train employees, grow brand awareness, and much […]

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business and personal well-being
Balancing Business and Personal Well-being: Insights from Kathryn Farrell on Growthwell
April 25, 2024

In the latest episode of the Growthwell podcast, host Josh Byrd engages with Kathryn Farrell, CEO and Co-Founder of Scopa Health, in a thought-provoking discussion on maintaining a healthy balance between business and personal well-being. This conversation provides the setting against a backdrop where business leaders increasingly recognize the importance of well-being alongside professional […]

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Dude Perfect
Excellence Culture – Chad Coleman – Dude Perfect
April 25, 2024

There are many talented people involved in creating the massive influence of Dude Perfect. One of those people and one of the behind the scenes leaders is Chad Coleman. In this episode, Chad shares some of the great experiences he’s had through the years, along with a great story of risk taking and the fruit […]

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Cybersecurity in an IT-first world
Cybersecurity in an IT-First World: Vigilance & Risk Mitigation with Ex-CIA Chief Christopher Burgess
April 24, 2024

With digital transformation occurring at breakneck speed, cybersecurity has become a critical concern for first-world IT environments. The shift towards IT-first technology has brought about new challenges in protecting sensitive data and ensuring enterprise security. The stakes are high, with reports of data breaches becoming a daily occurrence, impacting organizations across various sectors. In […]

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One-of-a-kind shopping experiences
The Resurgence of Brick-and-Mortar Stores: One-of-a-kind Shopping Experiences Are Turning Customers into Brand Ambassadors
April 24, 2024

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 […]

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Californians Want an Alternative to PG&E
December 11, 2019

Californians are dissatisfied with their energy provider PG&E for a number of reasons. Lack of investment in repairs, maintenance and inspections led to faulty infrastructure that was prone to spark, trees hanging over power lines, and more. As the company now faces bankruptcy, the state of California is at an energy crossroads. A recent […]

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Could Tariffs Put a Damper on Holiday Spending?
December 11, 2019

A new round of tariffs are set to go into effect on Sunday, December 15th on $160 billion worth of Chinese consumer goods. Many of these products are popular holiday items, such as computers, cell phones, clothing and toys. Daniel Litwin and Tyler Kern discuss the impact this could have on the retail industry […]

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How Telemedicine is Rescuing Emergency Rooms
December 4, 2019

Telemedicine is helping hospitals revolutionize their operations and help more people. In this excerpt from Business Casual, Daniel Litwin and Tyler Kern discuss the numbers for one hospital in Charlotte, NC and evaluate the effect of telemedicine. Tune in to MarketScale Radio LIVE every Wednesday and Friday morning at 9 a.m. CT for Business […]

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Retailers See Huge Growth for Cyber Monday
December 4, 2019

Retailers saw another jump in the amount of business does on Cyber Monday in 2019. How much did holiday shoppers spend? Find out in this excerpt from Business Casual with Daniel Litwin and Tyler Kern. Tune in to MarketScale Radio LIVE every Wednesday and Friday morning at 9 a.m. CT for Business Casual with […]

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A French Fry Shortage? Say it Ain’t so!
December 4, 2019

Could a french fry shortage be on the horizon? In this excerpt from Business Casual, Daniel Litwin and Tyler Kern discuss why experts are warning that it might be hard to find your favorite salty side in the near future. Tune in to MarketScale Radio LIVE every Wednesday and Friday morning at 9 a.m. […]

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Black Friday vs. Cyber Monday
November 28, 2019

Black Friday is still the king when it comes to shopping days in the United States. Recently, however, Cyber Monday has begun to gain ground on the largest retail day of the year thanks to the success of online retailers like Amazon. In this excerpt from Business Casual, Daniel Litwin and Tyler Kern discuss what […]

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Why Las Vegas is Betting on Artificial Intelligence
November 22, 2019

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 […]

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Business Casual: Can Tesla Pick Up New Customers With It’s Latest Reveal?
November 22, 2019

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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Inside Amazon’s Move Into the Grocery Store
November 21, 2019

Amazon recently announced its plans to open a conventional grocery store in California. Unlike its Whole Foods or Amazon Fresh ventures, this move is expected to provide a shopping experience that all Americans are generally accustomed to. However, this move may not be about food or even money at all for Amazon. To find […]

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