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Rethinking Work.

This post provides an update and a request before we return to regular posts next week. The Update For the past 18 months I have been working on my second book which after having been edited, fact checked, proof read and indexed by a team at HarperCollins is ready to go into production in Hardcover, […]
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New York State Mandates Panic Buttons for Retail Workplaces

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed the Retail Worker Safety Act (RSWA), mandating the installation of panic buttons in the workplaces of retailers with 500 or more employees nationwide. The buttons will need to be in accessible locations; retailers also will have the option to provide wearable panic buttons or deploy mobile phone-based alarms. […]
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The Growing Pet Wellness Market: Trends and Opportunities for Retailers

By Matt Simon, Executive Director, Retail  Ask any pet parent and they’ll likely agree: The saying “you’re only as happy as your saddest child” doesn’t just apply to the parents of humans. Our Shopper Insights Survey found 86% of respondents in households with a dog or a cat said their pets contribute to their overall […]
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The cloud hosting dilemma: navigating the options for your business

Deciding on cloud hosting for your business can feel like venturing into a labyrinth of technical jargon and endless options. With promises of scalability, cost-efficiency, and security, the cloud offers undeniable benefits, but how do you choose the right path for your business? The truth is, cloud hosting isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. Different businesses have […]
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Labor Day Recap

We hope everyone had a fantastic Labor Day Weekend! In this edition, we’ll analyze the performance of the furniture and mattress industries during this holiday week compared to last year.  Analyzing the data from Labor Day weekends in 2023 and 2024 provides valuable insights into how these sectors performed over the holiday, highlighting significant changes […]
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Marketers Need Authority To Build Profitable Brands

Strong brands produce significant, sustainable value for the firm. There is no real debate about this fact. The value of a brand can also be readily measured: it is the price premium the brand commands relative to a comparable unbranded product. And, unlike other easily imitated product or service differences, like quality and price, a […]
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Catching up with Confer With: these are our biggest retail technology articles on LinkedIn this week

We’re big fans of LinkedIn and are busy building an amazing community of retail tech enthusiasts on the social media platform. As we head towards the 20,000 followers mark, these are the articles that are currently on their radars, including Partridge Jewellers, Red Ant, East of England Co-op, RELEX Solutions, Iceland, Oh Polly, Order Editing, […]
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Need to Know: Why do we need cross-media measurement?

When we read about cross-media measurement in the trade press or hear industry leaders talk about it at industry conferences, it’s often presented as a distant dream that will never fully materialize. The media world is always going to outpace our ability to measure it, the thinking goes, and rather than chasing the ultimate solution, […]
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Stitch Fix Styles a ‘Modern and Dynamic’ Future with Reimagined Brand, Experience

Following several years of weak sales and a shrinking consumer base, Stitch Fix has launched a transformation strategy that aims to reimagine how the online styling service engages with its clients. Changes include technology advancements, a refreshed brand identity and a new marketing campaign that showcases how Stitch Fix solves common shopping complaints. The changes […]
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The Healthcare Innovation Company’s Value-Based Care Summit

The Healthcare Innovation Company’s Value-Based Care Summit In-Person Event | October 28 – 29, 2024 in Washington, DC Use promo code VBCDC to save $100. Register Today. Download the brochure. The Value-Based Care Summit, produced by The Healthcare Innovation Company (thINc), brings together healthcare providers, health plans, pharmaceutical companies/manufacturers, and regulatory and legislative leaders to […]
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Salesforce Forecast: Global Holiday Sales to Reach $1.19 Trillion, Up 2% YoY

Value-seeking consumers trading down, strategically waiting for discounts and choosing low-cost Chinese shopping apps will soften holiday sales growth to 2% year over year (YoY) both in the U.S. and globally, according to the Salesforce Shopping Index, which analyzes data from more than 1.5 billion global consumers on retail sites. While holiday sales grew 3% […]
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People are Talking About RFID Again…Here’s Why

Unlike fashion, the technology industry doesn’t often look to trends and ideas from the past to define its future. But in the case of RFID, that’s exactly the phenomenon we’ve been observing over the course of the last few years. What’s old is new again, but this time around the focus is squarely on the […]
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Conversion Rates, Revenue, and CX

As Labor Day approaches, it’s the perfect time to reflect on last year’s performance to anticipate what we might expect this year. In this newsletter, we’ll dive into key insights on conversion rates, revenue trends, and traffic patterns in the furniture and mattress industries during the holiday weekend. Additionally, we’ll explore the latest challenges in […]
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Spirit Halloween to Conjure Up 400+ Seasonal Stores for Spooky Season

Spirit Halloween will operate a record-breaking 1,525 brick-and-mortar stores this season, adding more than 400 locations to its 1,100-store footprint by the end of September. The retailer also will scare up a “Carnevil” concept that complements its “Spirit Hallows” in-store theme and cemetery-inspired store design details. “The Halloween fandom continues to grow, and our incredible […]
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Rewind: Labor Day 2023

With Labor Day just around the corner, its time we look at last years performance to see what we can expect for this year. In this edition, we’ll explore how the furniture and mattress industries fared during last year’s holiday weekend. Join us as we break down the numbers and highlight key trends and insights […]
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Pitfalls Transitioning from a Full-Time CEO to a Partly Present CEO

  In the ever-evolving landscape of corporate leadership, one thing remains constant: the CEO’s presence is crucial to a company’s success. Now according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® there are serious fundamental flaws in Starbucks new leadership lineup. Yet, with Brian Niccol’s transition from Chipotle to Starbucks, we’re witnessing […]
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Determining the ROI of Change

Facing lingering supply chain issues and constantly changing consumer behaviors, retailers today are looking to large-scale transformations to better understand what customers want — and to deliver on those demands more quickly. But while most leaders readily accept that they need to spend money on things like system configurations, vendor contracts and project managers to […]
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DDoS protection essentials: keeping your network safe

Keeping your network safe is an essential, if challenging, task. While you might have a few security measures and a disaster recovery plan in place, you shouldn’t neglect DDoS protection. As DDoS attacks become larger and more powerful, due in part to growing numbers of poorly secured online devices, your web applications need to be […]
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Pfizer’s New DTC Website Aims to ‘Streamline the Path to Better Health’

Pharmaceutical company Pfizer has launched a new direct-to-consumer website, PfizerForAll, offering prescription delivery, vaccination scheduling, discounts on Pfizer medications and same-day appointments with healthcare professionals for common complaints such as migraines or respiratory symptoms. The move is not unprecedented — fellow pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly launched its own DTC site in January. These efforts come […]
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Convenience Stores and Grocery Delis: Solving the “What’s for Dinner?” Dilemma Through Grocerant Niche Mix-and-Match Bundling

  The age-old question, “What’s for dinner?” has perplexed families for generations, often leading to indecision and reliance on fast food or takeout. Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® believes if your food marketing tactics look more like yesterday than tomorrow, you need to move forward.     However, convenience stores (C-stores) […]
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Walmart Tops List of Leading US Retailers By 2023 Sales

Walmart leads Forrester’s 2023 US retailer ranking, with Amazon in second. The top 10, representing 38% of total retail sales, remain unchanged from 2022. Walmart has once again secured the top position in Forrester’s annual ranking of the 67 largest US retailers (ranked by 2023 US net retail sales), with Amazon following closely in second […]
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