Articles by tag: Geoff Short Video
Many magazines and news sites are predicting the downfall of brick and mortar stores in the future, suggesting that online shopping and other forms of retail will take over the industry. Jeffrey Roseman, the Vice Chairman- Retail Division of Newmark Knight Frank, said otherwise in a recent chat with Marketscale. According to Roseman, brick and […]
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How Retail Can Run With Mobility as a Service
MarketScale was in attendance at NRF 2020, Retail’s Big Show, touching base with leaders in the retail industry and uncovering insights, trends and data surrounding the future of the industry. Stratix Senior Mobile Solutions Architect Peter Sciara sat down with MarketScale’s Geoff Short to hone in on the tech side of the retail industry, particularly in […]
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Warehouse Management Gets a RightHand Man: NRF 2020
MarketScale was all over NRF 2020, Retail’s Big Show, and our Geoffrey Short was joined by RightHand Robotics Head of Product & Marketing Vince Martinelli to discuss RightHand’s presence at this year’s Innovation Lab, trends in the industry and more. Essentially, RightHand is working on a robotic solution that leverages software and artificial intelligence to […]
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A New Vision for Drones in Retail: NRF 2020
MarketScale spoke with a variety of industry professionals at NRF 2020, Retail’s Big Show, getting the latest in industry trends, innovations and more. Pensa Systems President and CEO Richard Schwartz sat down with MarketScale’s Geoffrey Short to discuss the use of drones in retail. “We’re all about the problem of, ‘How do you know what’s […]
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Leveraging UDR—A Profitable Yet Untapped Metric for Brick and Mortars
A boutique commerce innovation firm for retail, CPG and food service, HighStreet Collective focuses on helping these businesses move at the speed of customers in an omnichannel world. And on today’s video stream episode, HighStreet Co-Founder Ed King joins MarketScale Insider Geoffrey Short to discuss the latest retail experience trends that are surfacing as we […]
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Retail Guru Tony D’Onofrio on Retail Tech, Empowered Consumers
MarketScale recently attended NRF 2020, the retail industry’s biggest annual show, to get a feel for where the industry is headed and sit down with some of retail’s biggest names. Retail influencer and consultant Tony D’Onofrio joined MarketScale’s Geoff Short for a discussion on some overarching themes in the retail industry as a new decade […]
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Addressing the Challenges of Scale: NRF 2020
MarketScale recently attended NRF 2020, the retail industry’s biggest annual show, to get a feel for where the industry is headed and sit down with some of retail’s biggest names. Infovista Senior Director of Global Enterprise Marketing Ricardo Belmar joined MarketScale’s Geoff Short to discuss changes Belmar has noticed over a decade of NRF attendance […]
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Charting the Course in DER Management: Itron’s Solutions for Tomorrow’s Energy Challenges
With DER management at the helm of steering the energy sector through its significant transformation, the industry stands at the confluence of decarbonization and technological advancement. This pivotal shift emphasizes the critical need to adeptly navigate the increased load demands from electric vehicles (EVs) and the seamless integration of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs). Insights […]
Digital Solutions at the Heart of Energy Transition: ABB’s Strategy for a Greener Tomorrow
As the world embarks on a pivotal energy transition, companies like ABB are at the forefront, integrating digital solutions to support this shift. By focusing on sustainability, reliability, and the development of in-country value, ABB is reshaping how the energy sector operates, making it more efficient and adaptable to new challenges such as renewable […]
Data Experts to the Rescue! Syniti Navigates Your Utility’s Data Migration Maze with Ease
In the rapidly evolving utilities industry, the transition towards modern and efficient data management systems is fraught with challenges, yet essential for scalability and sustainability. As companies strive for modernization, data migration emerges as a critical yet complex task, highlighted by the risk of data loss, the need for stakeholder engagement, and the potential […]
Skydio Pioneers Future of Utility Sector with Groundbreaking Operational Technology
The utility industry, at a pivotal moment of transformation, is witnessing a technological renaissance, spearheaded by innovative companies like Skydio. The Skydio X10 drone, a marvel of modern engineering, is revolutionizing how utilities inspect and maintain critical infrastructure, offering unmatched precision and reliability. This advancement is not isolated; it’s part of a broader trend […]
The Future of Ecommerce’s Fraud Frontier: NRF 2020
MarketScale’s Geoff Short sat down with Patrick Hodo, Red Maple CIO, at NRF 2020 for a conversation on cybersecurity, particularly in the retail industry and the ecommerce space. Texas-based Red Maple provides solutions for retailers that help them fight fraud and online theft, areas that are growing alongside increased online transactions and expanding payment […]
How Zappos Wins by Being Customer-Centric: NRF 2020
Being customer-centric is an important quality for any successful retailer. Alex Genov, Head of Customer Research for Zappos, joined MarketScale’s Geoffrey Short at NRF 2020 Vision: Retail’s Big Show to discuss what customer-centricity means to Zappos. “I’ve been on a mission to basically tell businesses and companies to understand their customers as people. Not as […]
The Ripple Effect of 5G, 10G, and 802.11AX
By 2020, forecasts suggest that, around the globe, there will be around 6.58 network connected devices per person. With over 7.5 billion people on the planet, this means that there could be nearly 50 billion network connected devices by 2020. As such, a hot topic dominating conversations as we propel into the new year […]
A Head Start on NRF 2020
NRF 2020, the retail industry’s largest annual event takes place from January 11-14, and Gonzalez will preview what to expect this year. Bringing thought leadership to your morning routine, MarketScale Mornings will keep you informed with industry experts on the latest trends, events and news in B2B. For the latest thought leadership, news and event […]
Made in America: Martin Guitars
The company’s founder and namesake came to America from central Europe in 1833. After spending the first six years in Manhattan, New York he moved with his wife to the Lehigh Valley, home to a growing population of German immigrants. One-hundred eighty-six years later, guitars bearing his name are still being made in the town where he settled. […]
Determining Marketing ROI for Esports and Emerging Platforms
Sports have always provided a strong advertising avenue for brands big and small. However, measuring the return on investment of an ad placement has always to some degree been a leap of faith. Now though, especially in the age of social media, brands have the tools to precisely track how many eyeballs are on their […]
First Impressions From FABTECH
MarketScale is in Chicago, Illinois this week at FABTECH, a leading manufacturing, welding and mechanical convention. To get an impression of what is being discussed at the event, we called on MarketScale Media Producer Tyler Kern. Kern is on-location covering the event and he gave us a rundown of the most significant trends […]
Disruptor Meltdown? Steve Dennis Explains a New Retail Paradigm
The average consumer today can acquire his or her groceries, wardrobe and furniture on-demand, at their front door for a lower price than ever before. Delivery and e-commerce have fundamentally changed consumer behavior, but these disruptors could be in store for a new challenge themselves. Sageberry Consulting Founder and Forbes Senior Contributor Steve […]
What Drones Mean to the Future of Data
Drones may be thought of as a tool that can provide access to hard-to-reach areas or as a way to get a more holistic view of a property or project, but their greatest value-add might have little to do with flying. Today, companies in every industry crave data. It may be the most […]