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On this latest episode of What Just Happened? with Christine Russo, industry veteran Matt Powell joins to discuss the shifting dynamics of the sports retail landscape and the evolving role of direct-to-consumer (DTC) strategies. Powell, who spent over two decades studying the sports retail sector and recently founded Spur Wink River, brings a unique lens…
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The Rise and Rise of Retail Media Networks
Retail media networks (RMNs) are transforming the advertising landscape by enabling retailers to leverage their first-party data to directly connect with consumers. In a recent episode of What Just Happened on MarketScale, host Christine Russo spoke with Brian Gleason, CRO & President of Retail Media at Criteo, and Kristi Argyilan, VP of Retail Media at…
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Balancing Customer Desires and Retailer Needs in Personalizing Shopping Experiences
In the contemporary retail landscape, a crucial dynamic exists between what customers desire and what retailers need to achieve. The core of this dynamic revolves around personalizing the shopping experience, enabling customers to find what they need quickly and efficiently. This personalization, however, hinges on the availability of customer data, presenting a significant challenge: the…
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Staying Competitive in Retail: Future Success Tied to Adoption of Innovative Tech
In the rapidly evolving retail industry, a wide array of innovative tech is reshaping the landscape, marking a significant transformation in both the shopping experience and the operational aspects of businesses. This video from Datascan, explores a range of innovative technologies transforming the retail industry. It delves into the use of RFID for efficient…
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Closing the Loop: Our Sustainable Commitment to Circular Economy
This video focuses on EcoLOK4, a groundbreaking product by CONTROLTEK that exemplifies innovation in sustainability. It highlights the process of transforming landfill waste into new deposit bags, with 90% of each bag’s material being repurposed trash. This initiative not only reduces waste but also closes the sustainability loop, demonstrating CONTROLTEK’s commitment to environmentally friendly…
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CONTROLTEK’s Design Thinking Workshop with Rite Aid
The video showcases a dynamic workshop titled “CONTROLTEK Method of Design Thinking at Rite Aid,” highlighting the collaborative and innovative efforts between CONTROLTEK and Rite Aid teams. It features scenes of brainstorming, prototype development, and group discussions, emphasizing CONTROLTEK’s customer-centric approach to problem-solving and innovation in retail solutions. The workshop demonstrates how cross-functional teams…
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CONTROLTEK Design Thinking Workshop for Burlington Stores
The video captures highlights from the CONTROLTEK Design Thinking Workshop specifically tailored for Burlington Stores. It shows interactive sessions, engaging group activities, and innovative brainstorming, emphasizing CONTROLTEK’s commitment to developing customized retail solutions in collaboration with the Burlington Stores team.
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Bonfire Branding: How Solo Stove Sparked a Customer Movement with Liz Vanzura (Episode Three)
As audiences tune out polished ads and lean into trust, brands are being forced to rethink how they show up for the customer. Research consistently shows that consumers rate peer-created content as more credible than traditional brand messaging, and algorithmic discovery is increasingly rewarding authenticity over polish. With AI reshaping how people search and…
Why the Best Careers Are Designed Like Resilient Supply Chains
What do supply chains and community have in common? They both deliver value—when managed with purpose. At their best, they show how intentional systems, meaningful connections, and consistent action turn effort into lasting professional growth. This week on Professional Quotient, listeners hear from Nathan Chaney, founder of Supply Chaney, whose insights bridge the mechanics…
Bonfire Branding: How Solo Stove Sparked a Customer Movement with Liz Vanzura (Episode Two)
As people seek relief from constant digital noise, the backyard has quietly become a modern “third space” in everyday life. Outdoor living, fire pits, and at-home hosting continue to grow as consumers prioritize connection, ease, and experiences that feel meaningful without requiring more complexity. Brands that understand this shift aren’t just selling products—they’re offering…
The Retrofit Advantage: B2B Renovation Strategies Powering Retail, Healthcare, Sports, IoT, Energy, ProAV, Engineering, and Construction
Innovation is no always a new build. In B2B, the fastest return often comes from upgrading existing facilities without pausing operations for months. Renovation and retrofit projects have become a core business lever because they influence measurable outcomes: energy consumption, staff productivity, customer throughput, uptime, safety, compliance, and lifecycle maintenance costs. Below is a B2B…
