Articles by tag: Retail Refined

A Look Into MG2’s Sustainability Impact Report

When businesses invest in building strategies around a sustainability impact report, it’s a win-win for the environment, the company, and the community the business serves. The architecture and design industries face renewed pressure to innovate sustainably in an era marked by rapid environmental shifts and an escalating climate crisis. As businesses and individuals become […]

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Creating Immersive Retail Experiences at SXSW: What’s the Future of Brand Engagement?

How can brands leverage theater-driven design to create immersive retail experiences that resonate with consumers? Melissa Gonzalez, Principal and Shareholder at MG2 Design and the host of Retail Refined, has illuminated this topic at SXSW (South by Southwest) 2024, highlighting the significance of engaging consumers through multiple touchpoints. “What do you stand for? Why […]

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2024 Retail Refined
Loyalty in Retail: Mastercard is Shaping the Future of Retail by Creating Meaningful Connections with Customers

The retail space is heating up with innovation. Consumers are increasingly seeking personalized experiences and brands are harnessing the powers of new technologies and data to fulfill these demands like never before. In today’s episode of Retail Refined, host Melissa Gonzalez has partnered with Mastercard, a global leader in the solutions at the forefront […]

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2024 Retail Refined
Stepping into the Future at Shoptalk 2024: Creating a Flagship Brand Experience with APL

The customers of today are no longer satisfied with mere products; they crave brands that provide immersive, distinctive, and tailored brand experiences. Athletic Propulsion Labs (APL) epitomizes this shift, setting a new standard in the luxury performance market with its innovative athletic footwear. APL’s newly opened flagship boutique in Soho, with its artisan plaster walls […]

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2024 Retail Refined
Brand Trust and Authenticity: Two Essentials that Will Make AI a Valued Resource in the Unified Retail Experience

AI is quickly becoming a leading player in building a unified retail experience. However, that success hinges on retailers’ ability to use the technology to generate brand trust and authenticity. Without those elements, it’s just AI. On the latest episode of Retail Refined, host Melissa Gonzalez chats with Krystina Gustafson, Senior Vice President of […]

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Unpacking the Future of Wellness and Retail in 2024

In the latest episode of Retail Refined, host Melissa Gonzalez peers inside the evolving world of wellness and retail in 2024. Joined by Jennifer Walsh, founder of Walk with Walsh, this episode offers a unique perspective on how wellness trends are reshaping the retail landscape. This episode of Retail Refined features an insightful discussion […]

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2023 Retail Refined
The Power of Machine Learning and AI for Carriers

With powerful tools like machine learning and AI, could retail logistics headaches be a thing of the past? With the rise of e-commerce, especially during the pandemic, the logistics and delivery sector has seen a significant uptick in activity. As consumers increasingly rely on online shopping, the need for efficient and sustainable delivery solutions […]

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Grocery Retailers Need to Adopt Adaptive Supply Chain Strategies to Stabilize Rising Grocery Prices
April 26, 2024

As recent reports highlight a cooling in overall inflation rates, the grocery sector tells a different story. Over the past three years, grocery prices have surged by 21%, outpacing the general inflation rate of 18% during the same period. This divergence is particularly pronounced in certain food items, where price increases have reached as […]

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Cybersecurity Challenges in healthcare
Old Systems are Creating Cybersecurity Challenges for Healthcare Orgs
April 26, 2024

Healthcare organizations face significant hurdles in maintaining strong and secure cybersecurity measures as tech evolves. Some of that is due to aging network infrastructures and high costs of essential software, which have created complex cybersecurity challenges. As healthcare continues to rely increasingly on digital solutions for patient care, the stakes for securing these systems […]

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Healthcare Providers Must Combine Zero Trust Architecture and Threat Modeling to Address Cybersecurity Challenges
April 26, 2024

In today’s increasingly digital world, the healthcare sector faces significant cybersecurity challenges, necessitating urgent and sophisticated responses. The recent draft guidance issued by the FDA on cybersecurity for medical devices highlights a critical juncture for the industry: the need to implement and scale best practices in cybersecurity is more pressing than ever. As healthcare […]

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New Penalties is a Push to Mitigate Cybersecurity Threats in Telecommunications and Healthcare
April 26, 2024

Cybersecurity has emerged as a critical issue in telecommunications and healthcare—two industries intertwined as essential services. With both sectors recognized as critical infrastructure, the consequences of cyber attacks can be far-reaching, impacting everything from individual privacy to national security. While recent regulatory changes are aiming to tighten security protocols, it also raises questions about […]

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Adapting to a Constantly Changing Market: Leadership and Impact with Warby Parker’s Co-Founder
September 21, 2023

During the recent 2023 Retail Influencer CEO Forum, Retail Refined’s Melissa Gonzalez sat down with Neil Blumenthal, co-CEO and co-Founder of Warby Parker, to discuss the brand’s journey and its innovative approach to leadership in the eyewear industry. Blumenthal highlighted Warby Parker’s commitment to providing affordable eyewear while also making a positive impact with […]

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Understanding Current and Incoming College Students and Their Generation is Vital for Company Growth
August 1, 2023

Personalization and DIY are now a mainstay in today’s world, but striking disruption comes in the form of Dormify, the ultimate solution to bland and uninspiring dorm rooms. What started as a mother-daughter quest to find chic dorm room décor turned into a business dedicated to helping college students and first-apartment dwellers design a […]

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Bridging the Gap Between AI and Retailers
July 26, 2023

The intersection of AI and retailers comes into focus In the latest episode of Retail Refined. Host Melissa Gonzalez sits down with Purva Gupta, Co-Founder and CEO of Lily AI. Their conversation centers on how Lily AI bridges the gap between ‘merchant speak’ and ‘consumer speak’ regarding AI and retailers. Gupta explains how Lily […]

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Prioritizing Customers Needs Enhances Every Shopper’s Buying Experience
July 26, 2023

Every retailer strategizes in prioritizing customers needs differently, but it remains a focal point. As digital retail often overshadows brick-and-mortar stores, Saatva, the luxury mattress, bedding, and furniture brand, proves that the tangible retail experience still holds significant value. The key lies in harmonizing online and physical retail platforms, optimizing customer experience, and tailoring […]

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Retailers Are Moving More Towards a ‘Digital-First’ Strategy. It’s Greatly Improving D2C Numbers
July 24, 2023

Brick-and-mortar stores and e-commerce platforms are rapidly blending, adopting a digital-first strategy is crucial for retail giants. Straddling the evolving terrains of customer preferences and technological advancements, companies are faced with a monumental task of transforming their operations end-to-end, effectively marrying their wholesale brands with a direct-to-consumer operational model.  Amid this challenge and opportunity, businesses […]

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Conversations from Shoptalk Europe: Retail Refined meets with Christoffer Sellin from COS
June 6, 2023

Shoptalk Europe 2023 brought the technologies and channels driving the future of retail into a clear perspective. This year’s annual event from May 9-11 in Barcelona allowed Retail Refined’s Melissa Gonzalez to sit down with key stakeholders making a difference in the market. COS (Collection of Style) is a European fashion brand doing innovative things […]

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Deep Dive into Innovations in Luxury Retail
May 24, 2023

As the landscape of luxury retail is rapidly evolving, a fresh perspective and innovations in luxury retail comes to the forefront from Lauren Barrie, the Group Head of Luxury Retail at Frasers Group. In a world still recovering from the effects of the pandemic, this topic is more timely than ever as we explore how […]

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The Power of Resell Strategy with Archive
April 4, 2023

In this episode of Retail Refined: Shop Talk Europe 2023, host Melissa Gonzalez discussed the power of resell strategy with Emily Gittins, CEO and Co-Founder of Archive, a platform that empowers the resale revolution. Gittins discussed how Archive assists brands in launching their resale programs, allowing them to tap into the growing trend of […]

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The Future of Social Commerce and Content Creation Via AI
March 8, 2023

Social commerce may be a newish idea for U.S. retail brands, but it is a trendy marketing tool in China. How popular? Sales in China from social commerce platform purchases reached $363 billion in 2021. Compare that with the U.S., where social commerce sales were $36.6 billion in the same year. The trend is growing, […]

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