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Crime-Related Retail Closures Soared in 2022. Is Closing Shop the Right Solution?

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There are rising concerns about increasing crime rates the past couple of years in the U.S., and the retail industry is no stranger to this. In fact, the 2022 National Retail Security Read more

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VC Investment Valuations Podcast
December 4, 2023

In this episode of The Alternative Edge, a Weaver: Beyond the Numbers Podcast, host Becky Reeder, an audit partner and co-leader of the alternative investments practice at Weaver, engages with Sindhu Rajesh, an Alternative Investment Services Partner with Weaver. They unpack the complexities of venture fund valuations, offering critical insights into industry dynamics and best […]

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The Role of VR and AR in Attractions and Enterprise Applications
December 4, 2023

In this Pro AV Today soundbite from Dan O’Brien of HTC VIVE, the conversation centered on the significant role of Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) in attractions and enterprise applications. O’Brien highlighted the critical need for durable hardware design, tailored to withstand extensive use in location-based entertainment (LBE) operations. Unlike consumer-grade VR headsets, […]

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Are projectors a dying technology
Dear Matt: Are Projectors a Dying Technology?
December 4, 2023

Are projectors a dying technology? In today’s rapidly evolving landscape of display technology, one might assume that projectors could soon be a thing of the past. Not so fast, thinks Vistacom’s Director of Technology, Matt Boyer. In this Dear Matt segment, Boyer, a seasoned expert with over three decades in the AV industry, looks […]

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Crime-Related Retail Closures Soared in 2022. Is Closing Shop the Right Solution?
February 10, 2023

There are rising concerns about increasing crime rates the past couple of years in the U.S., and the retail industry is no stranger to this. In fact, the 2022 National Retail Security Survey revealed a 26.5 percent increase in organized retail crime (ORC), according to the National Retail Foundation. How are retailers reacting? Some, like […]

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McDonald’s and GM Boast Positive Q4 Earnings to End 2022 on a High Note
February 7, 2023

Ba Da Ba Ba Bah, McDonald’s is lovin’ their Q4 earnings. The golden arches were shining bright when McDonald’s reported their fourth-quarter earnings results Tuesday, January 31, 2023. Mcdonald’s beat Wall Street expectations of $5.75 billion in revenue with a reported $5.93 billion. U.S. same-store sales were up, and McDonald’s adjusted earnings per share were […]

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What Should We Make of Price Increases at Big Fast Food Chains?
December 16, 2022

Supply chain uncertainty and battles on wages have done a proverbial number on fast food prices. According to recent statistics offered by PriceListo, fast food prices have increased at popular staples like Wendy’s, Taco Bell, McDonald’s, Burger King, and Chick-fil-A to the tune of 12.9% in the period between September 2021 and October 2022. Yahoo! […]

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How McDonald’s is Educating Their Employees for Greater Success.
October 22, 2022

In this episode of DisruptED, host Ron Stefanski joins Lisa Schumacher, Director of Education Strategies at McDonald’s, and Ron Williams, McDonald’s Operations Director. Schumacher discusses the education support programs at McDonald’s and Williams offers a first-hand account of how his employment and education have launched his career. Lisa Schumacher started at McDonald’s in the […]

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Walmart Closing Most In-Store McDonald’s By Summer’s End
May 26, 2021

The pandemic is forcing retailers to rethink their strategy to their brick-and-mortar locations. One of those retailers, Walmart, has already closed several in-store McDonald’s locations they consider their physical partnerships. On this episode of Marketscale TV, Voice of B2B, Daniel Litwin talked with Prof. Ed Fox, Professor of Marketing, Director, JCPenney Center for Retail Excellence […]

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Competition Heats Up as Technology Transforms the QSR Industry
March 10, 2021

By now you are probably accustomed to all new ways to get fast food. Companies are trying out everything from voice assistants, smart menu boards, automated ordering and now they can even take payments with facial recognition. It is the fast food digital revolution… and the competition is fierce. So who is at the […]

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Beyond Meat & McDonald’s McPlant Partnership Remains Vague
November 16, 2020

When McDonald’s added a meat free alternative to their menu with the Beyond Meat burger, the coupling between the two companies seemed to be a win-win. But McDonald’s recent announcement of the McPlant burger, a product that does not bear the Beyond name, is a surprise for investors of both brands. The announcement leaves many […]

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McDonald’s Revives Celebrity Brand Collaboration with Travis Scott Burger
September 14, 2020

Twenty eight years ago, McDonald’s partnered with Michael Jordan to brand, market, and sell their meals. The fast-food chain has not attempted a celebrity branded partnership since…until now. On September 8, Variety reported the brand collaboration between McDonald’s and Travis Scott. Fans of Travis’ psychedelic hip-hop can now order his signature McDonald’s meal: a fully […]

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Peloton Cuts Product Prices in Attempt to Expand Customer Base
September 14, 2020

Gyms were hit particularly hard by the pandemic, but are beginning to see tentative traffic as business opens back up. Targeting these cautious gym-goers, Peloton creates new, more affordable products aimed at those still wanting to work out from home. After Peloton’s Tuesday announcement, NBC News reported consumer doubts that the company’s marketing tactic would […]

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