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Brand-To-Consumer: The Evolving Landscape of D2C Strategies and Experiential Retail

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As retail evolves, so do many of the business models and strategies that are crucial to its success. Direct-to-consumer, or D2C, is the model that ensures that retailers sell and distribute their products directly to consumers. This allows them to avoid any other parties in the process. As a result, many brands are also shifting […]

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Retailers are Improving Customer Retention with Location-Based Personalized Shopping. They Still Need Better Indoor GPS.

Retaining an existing customer is supposed to be a whole lot cheaper than attracting a new one. According to research, even a 5% rise in customer retention rates can boost profits drastically. But with shoppers constantly moving from store to store, this is easier said than done. One way sellers can attract customers is […]

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Can Loss Prevention Software Meet the Ever-Changing Challenges?

The ISCPO 2023 Conference provides the opportunity for Think LP to stay current on the challenges faced by logistics and retailers in the loss prevention realm. The goal of Think LP is to continue upgrading and evolving its software to meet the ever-changing needs of its customers. Think LP is an intelligent loss prevention software […]

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Digital Experiences, Product Differentiation, and Wearables Drive Consumer Luxury Spending

According to the 2023 PWC Global Consumer Insights Pulse Survey, 63% of consumers are holding back on non-essential spending. According to a Criteo survey, despite consumers general reluctance to spend, luxury spending is on the rise. The survey found that 70% of high-income shoppers are spending the same or more on luxury goods while […]

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Why Consumers are Increasing Luxury Spending

What better time to run a quick spending spree than right after the fall of Covid? As the world recovers from the pandemic, a surprising trend has emerged – consumers are increasing their luxury spending despite the overall reluctance to spend. A recent survey by Criteo, an online advertising firm, found this trend across […]

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Advancements in Computer Vision Annotation

With the increase requirement to deliver new innovative AI cases in various industries, software engineers are discovering new ways to deal with the vast amounts of application and device data. The Computer Vision Annotation Tool (CVAT) is a tool that allows for better analysis and processing of annotation data. Intel IOT/ML Senior Software Engineer Neethu […]

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The Future of Social Commerce and Content Creation Via AI

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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The Future of Security: Discovering the Next Generation of Security Solutions at ISC West
April 23, 2024

The recently concluded International Security Conference & Exposition West 2024 (ISC West) proved to be an indispensable platform for discovering the next generation of security solutions, providing attendees with invaluable insights into the future of the industry. At a recent episode of MarketScale’s roundtable show Experts Talk, Cathal Walsh, Vice President and Chief Security […]

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Cyber Resilience: To Protect Corporate Assets, Businesses Must Invest in Cybersecurity Training
April 23, 2024

As cyberattacks occur at increasing frequency, cybersecurity has become a cornerstone of corporate security strategies across all sectors. With businesses increasingly reliant on digital infrastructures, the quality of a company’s cybersecurity training is no longer just an operational requirement — it is a strategic asset. The stakes are high, as a breach can lead […]

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Forming Relationships with Industry Insiders Can Quell Sales Cycles and their Length of Time
April 23, 2024

New companies are facing more and more challenges in the security industry as sales cycles are experiencing lengthier times. One of those reasons is due to the complexity of the security industry itself, along with the unique and special business models every new company will come in with. But there is a solution to […]

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From Bollards to Bytes: Why Security Firms Need to Adopt a Cyber-First Approach
April 23, 2024

How can the security industry effectively navigate the shift from traditional physical security measures to adopting a cyber-first approach in its sales and integration strategies? The transition from physical to digital security solutions was a major theme at the International Security Conference & Exposition West 2024 held earlier this month. On a recent episode of […]

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Why Are Ransomware Attacks on Retail So Common?
March 1, 2023

We’ve all seen those suspicious emails that show up in our inboxes: “Is this picture of you?” they’ll ask, as we hover over that link for just a moment. Now more than ever, companies are aware and preparing for digital threats and data breaches. Despite that, or perhaps because of it, year after year both […]

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How Vision Checkout Can Drive Higher Levels of Customer Satisfaction
February 23, 2023

The retail industry always sees a multitude of changes thanks to customer demands and needs, as well as technological advances that have improved how people shop. During the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a huge shift to online shopping. But with lockdowns over in most places, there’s been another shift. Retailers routinely […]

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2023’s Mobile App Trends Signal Big Expansion for Augmented Reality in Retail
February 15, 2023

Several trends in mobile app development for 2023 include wider adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), cloud-based applications, wearable devices, and augmented reality (AR). Leading this growth in adoption is the advancement of technology that makes these innovations more affordable for developers. As creating augmented reality solutions becomes more accessible, the onus […]

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How Stylitics’ Technology Can Benefit Brands and Retailers
January 4, 2023

How exactly are companies like Stylitics entering the fashion field and helping to expand fashion customization and personalization in today’s world? Fashion is part of who we are—it is a silent form of self-identity for an individual that portrays beliefs, preferences, religion, occupation, social class, and so much more. And fashion is ever evolving; trends […]

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Placemaking For Tomorrow: Insights on How Entertainment Retail Drives Developments
January 1, 2023

In this engaging live broadcast roundtable with Host Gabrielle Bejarano, a panel of seasoned professionals from the retail, entertainment, and construction sectors delve into the ever-evolving landscape of the entertainment retail industry. The panelist guests include Michael Platt, Senior VP Mixed-Use Development at Centennial Real Estate, Randy Stone, Principal at Omniplan Architects, Robert Thompson, […]

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Revolutionizing Consumer Experiences: Creating an Unforgettable Destination Beyond Shopping
January 1, 2023

Grandscape, a groundbreaking multi-use city center, stands as a testament to the transformative evolution of the consumer journey. In this VCC episode, Hilary Kennedy meets up with Hadi Wehebe, VP, and Shane Collins, Senior Project Manager, both of VCC, as well as Ron Lazenby, Real Estate Development Manager at Grandscape, to dive into the […]

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Self-checkout: The Expansion of Machines
January 1, 2023

Shoppers may not like them, but self-checkout machines aren’t going anywhere soon. That market is growing and expanding beyond the grocery store. The Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates the number of cashiers will fall by 10% over the next decade due to a competitive labor market and the expansion of self-checkout machines. Fewer cashiers […]

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Grocery Giant H-E-B Launches New Brand: How They Diversified Using Top Retail Trajectories
December 15, 2022

H-E-B’s latest brand launch might be the new fore-front of customer loyalty. Building customer loyalty has never been so easy – so long as you know what you’re doing. For one supermarket chain, the answer to customer loyalty is built into their latest brand launch. H-E-B, a chain based in San Antonio, Texas but operating […]

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Conquering the eCommerce Return Avalanche
December 15, 2022

The rise in online ordering during the pandemic created an inevitable side effect: returns. Retail returns rose an average of 16.6% in 2021 versus 10.6% in 2020, according to the National Retail Federation and Appraise Retail. That equals $761 billion in returned merchandise, creating a dilemma for retailers and logistical concerns for shippers. Christine […]

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