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Exploring Jeff Bezos’ Final Days as Amazon CEO

Exploring Jeff Bezos' Final Days as Amazon CEO

Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos has officially stepped down as the active CEO of the retail giant. Tune in to hear Bloomberg’s Matt Day describe what Jeff Bezos’ last days as the CEO of Amazon were like as he handed the baton off to Andy Jassy.   Host: So, gosh, Matt, I mean, where do we […]

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Apple to Test Hybrid Work From Store and Home for Retail Staff

(Bloomberg) — Apple Inc. plans to test a hybrid in-store and work-from-home arrangement for retail employees, acknowledging that consumers may continue to prefer online shopping even as the pandemic eases, according to people with knowledge of the matter. The Cupertino, California-based technology giant will begin a pilot program later this year dubbed “Retail Flex” with […]

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Cost-Effectively Deploying Edge Computing Technologies to Convenience Stores

When you think of the challenges that a convenience store owner or operator faces, bleeding-edge technology may not seem high on the priority list. Traditionally, the convenience store industry is conservative in its approach to early technology adoption due to slim margins and aggressive competition. But challenges during the coronavirus have brought technology, innovation, […]

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What Makes Customers Want To Come Back to Your Store?

Pauline Bellocq is the Los Angeles Director for IWD. “I want to talk to you about the store experience after COVID and how this sensory crisis has changed the store experience for what, I think, is going to be the better. So, first of all, as we all know, the retail industry has taken a […]

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Walmart Announces Partnership with DroneUp to Make Mass Drone Deliveries a Reality

Bentonville, AR – Retail giant Walmart recently announced a partnership with DroneUp intended to make it the premier retailer for drone deliveries. The partnership backs up a similar joining in April of the retailer and Cruise, an all-electric autonomous vehicle company, that will also change the delivery landscape. The drone program will begin to […]

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How Your Brand Can Capitalize on the International Ecommerce Explosion

Designed for retail leaders and lovers alike, Retail Refined explores the in-store technology of the future, challenges the industry’s preconceived notions, and brings together retail’s biggest names to understand the brand strategies that will define the next decade in retail.   Last year saw a 35% increase in cross-border e-commerce as a result of the pandemic keeping […]

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The Challenges – and Benefits – of Environmental Compliance In Retail and Logistics

When it comes to environmental compliance, regulations continue to get more strict as companies and industries work to reduce their environmental impact. For retail and logistics applications, the intricacies of ecological compliance can be complicated. One of the main questions for companies will be how to expand while still reducing their carbon footprint. On this […]

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Secure Grid Modernization with Zero Trust Architecture
April 19, 2024

Ray Bauer of Verizon Business engages with Del Rodriguez from Palo Alto Networks at DISTRIBUTECH 2024. Rodriguez shares insights into the significance of cybersecurity within the utility sector, particularly in light of increasing cyber threats and the convergence of IT and operational technology (OT). Bauer and Rodriguez discuss Palo Alto Networks’ initiatives to enhance […]

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Private Wireless Networks
April 19, 2024

Verizon host Wayne Weeks discusses the evolving utility industry with John Gaster, CEO of KSI Data Sciences at DISTRIBUTECH 2024. Together, they explore how KSI focuses on harnessing data from remote sensing devices to enhance the safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness of utility operations. Gaster emphasizes the significant role of AI and machine learning in […]

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5G Network Platforms
April 19, 2024

Verizon host Matt Montgomery chats with Blaze Vincent and Thedy Wana from Ericsson, where they discuss pressing challenges and opportunities within the utility sector, emphasizing the significant role of digital transformation and 5G technology in addressing these issues. The conversation highlights Ericsson’s contributions to smart grid modernization and how their innovative solutions are tailored […]

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Leveraging 5G to Extend Security Policies
April 19, 2024

Guests Jeff Brown and Carlos Augusto from Fortinet join Brett Barganz of Verizon to discuss the integration of extended security policies with 5G technology at DISTRIBUTECH 2024. They delve into the transformation and challenges in cybersecurity within the utility sector, highlighting the strategic partnership between Fortinet and Verizon to advance security solutions that leverage […]

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Can Malls Sustain Increased Traffic and Profits Post-COVID?
June 7, 2021

Simon Property Group, the largest mall group in the U.S., reported higher than expected profits in Q1. One reason, according to the real estate firm, is due to increased foot traffic in malls since the beginning of the year. Will the U.S.’ mall footprint, as well as retailers that rely on malls for consistent sales, […]

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Chicken Wing Prices Soar Amongst Record Shortage
June 4, 2021

One of America’s most beloved foods is at an all-time low. Chicken wings are facing a shortage across the U.S., as suppliers and restaurants scramble to fulfill orders and empty bellies. How are restaurants responding, and what strategies could prevent the supply chain from bearing the brunt of this sort of disruption in the future? […]

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What Will Retailtainment Look Like Post-Pandemic?
June 2, 2021

Whether you’re an integrator, a designer or simply a label-defying creative, the EXPERIENCE is everything. Host Bryan Meszaros explores the story behind the exhibit to understand how a carefully crafted experience traps into the human experience to connect people to place.   On this episode of Experience By Design, Host Bryan Meszaros talked with David […]

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How Retailers Plan to Bring Back Shoppers This Summer
June 2, 2021

Designed for retail leaders and lovers alike, Retail Refined explores the in-store technology of the future, challenges the industry’s preconceived notions, and brings together retail’s biggest names to understand the brand strategies that will define the next decade in retail. On this episode of MarketScale’s Retail Refined, host Melissa Gonzalez dove into what the move into a […]

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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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What Does the Retail Landscape of 2025 Look Like?
May 18, 2021

Designed for retail leaders and lovers alike, Retail Refined explores the in-store technology of the future, challenges the industry’s preconceived notions, and brings together retail’s biggest names to understand the brand strategies that will define the next decade in retail.   The past year has been a deeply transformative one for the retail industry, which saw already […]

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How Music Industry Guerilla Marketing Helped Create a Retail Tech Platform
May 11, 2021

Designed for retail leaders and lovers alike, Retail Refined explores the in-store technology of the future, challenges the industry’s preconceived notions, and brings together retail’s biggest names to understand the brand strategies that will define the next decade in retail.   From building brands with musicians to connecting the dots between property owners and retail businesses, Jay […]

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Lead with Awareness for Positive Effect
May 10, 2021

Retail is exciting, fast-moving, and filled with opportunity, yet information overload is a constant challenge. Join retail strategist, speaker, and trainer Carol Spieckerman every other Thursday as she navigates past the noise to get to the heart of what really matters in retail. In every episode, Carol harnesses her latest retail trajectories and interviews with industry experts […]

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Last Call for Walmart’s Open Call
April 29, 2021

Jennifer Kaylo Ruscin guides retailers to be the hero and navigate the industry’s biggest B2B challenges online and offline.   Walmart’s Open Call (Formerly Made In The USA Summit) accepts applications through April 30. What is Walmart’s Open Call? “Open Call is an action packed one day virtual event. Walmart welcomes suppliers to virtually pitch product that […]

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