Technology & Innovation Pacsun opens metaverse store, auctions NFTs The retailer is venturing into cryptocurrency and the metaverse to attract Gen Z shoppers. RetailDive May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 < 1 min read MetaverseTrends: TechNFTShoppersCryptoConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Cryptocurrency ad spend plummets as market crashes Marketing spend for the top four crypto sites fell dramatically in March after peaking during the Super Bowl. MarketingDive May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 < 1 min read CryptoHoliday & Events 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation GameStop launches digital wallet for cryptocurrency, NFTs The video game retailer is officially expanding into a new business category following its disappointing Q4 earnings report in March. RetailDive May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 < 1 min read NFTCryptoResults & Investment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation The Age of AI, Crypto, and Web3 — with Kevin Roose Kevin Roose, a tech columnist at The New York Times, joins Scott to discuss the broader implications and opportunities of crypto and Web3. We also learn why Kevin is bullish on artificial intelligence, despite the negative externalities that may arise as the world moves towards automation. Follow Kevin on Twitter, @kevinroose. Scott opens with his […] The Prof G Show May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 < 1 min read CryptoTechnology & InnovationTwitterMarketing: SocialTech: AR and VRTech: AIAI / ML 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Dorsey Steps Down From Twitter’s Board Jack Dorsey, the Twitter co-founder, has now left the company’s board of directors, NBC wrote Wednesday (May 25). That came weeks after he was instrumental in selling the company to billionaire Elon Musk. The report said Dorsey’s departure was planned, with Twitter saying last year that he would do so after his term expired at […] Pymnts.com May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 2 min read Marketing: SocialTwitterExecutivesMarketing: Retail MediaLegal & CriminalESG and CSRCrypto 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation How Web3 Can Live Up to Its Truly Decentralized Ambitions This Time Around Web 3.0 – the decentralized internet – promises a future free of intermediaries and centralized authorities. NASDAQ May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 < 1 min read CryptoPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation What Should Retail Look Like in the Metaverse While unusual to many consumers, the Metaverse Fashion Week, known as Decentraland, offered a glimpse into the future. For retail, the metaverse presents the optimal middle ground between the ease and convenience of online shopping and the immersive and tangible enjoyment of physical shopping. The metaverse can be seen as a third layer, a new market or […] Erica Moreti May 25, 2022May 25, 2022 3 min read MetaverseTrends: TechEconomyStrategyConsumersDept. ApparelTechnology & InnovationShoppersData & InsightsBrick and MortarOmnichannelConsultingESG and CSRPhilanthropyPredictions and ForecastsDept. FreshCryptoMarketing: Social 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Coinbase Becomes a Fortune 500 Company Image source: Getty Images NASDAQ - Markets May 24, 2022May 24, 2022 < 1 min read Crypto 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Joining the luxury trend, Tag Heuer accepts crypto as payment The announcement continues a race between major fashion houses LVMH and Kering as both expand into crypto and the metaverse. RetailDive May 24, 2022May 24, 2022 < 1 min read CryptoMetaverseTrends: TechDept. Apparel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Survey: What Gen Z Wants From Employment Experience Axios has a new survey from iCIMS, described as “a talent acquisition software provider, which concludes that Gen Z workers both “crave career stability” and have high expectations of their employers. Among the survey results: 91 percent said “they care how long they stay with an employer” … close to 70 percent say “they actually […] MorningNewsBeat May 23, 2022May 23, 2022 < 1 min read Thick DataAssociatesConsumersHealth & WellnessAcquisitionTechnology & InnovationESG and CSRDept. NonfoodCrypto 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Nextbite exec dishes on how operators can make virtual brands successful These concepts can optimize excess kitchen capacity and slow dayparts, but also poise operators to be nimble in emerging markets like Web3, says Chief Growth Officer Geoff Madding. MarketingDive May 23, 2022May 23, 2022 < 1 min read ExecutivesCrypto 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Finance Bonus Episode: Plunging Markets, Crypto Winters, and Elon’s Twitter Deal — with David Yermack David Yermack, a professor of Finance and Business Transformation at the Stern School of Business, joins Scott for a special reports episode on how to think about the current stock market and crypto volatility. We also learn more about whether Elon can actually back out of his deal to acquire Twitter. Learn more about your […] The Prof G Show May 18, 2022May 18, 2022 < 1 min read CryptoTwitterMarketing: SocialResults & InvestmentAcquisition 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Harlem Capital leads seed into Because, an e-commerce enablement startup With global e-commerce sales poised to be a $5.5 billion industry this year, startups in the e-commerce enablement software space are looking to carve out a niche in this huge market. One of those is Because, a startup developing no-code software connecting disparate data sources to automate high volumes of website updates. Founder and CEO […] Tech Crunch May 18, 2022May 18, 2022 3 min read Results & InvestmentTechnology & InnovationData & InsightsOperations & Supply ChainShoppersShopifyNFTDeliveryCryptoExecutivesMarketing: TradeBrick and MortarStore LocationTech: AIMarketing: PrintAI / ML 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Kwik Trip stores home to Coinsource bitcoin ATMs Retail Customer Experience May 17, 2022May 17, 2022 < 1 min read CryptoBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Brands go big on VR and metaverse but consumers remain ambivalent 85% of social media marketers anticipate incorporating new technologies like virtual reality, the metaverse, cryptocurrencies, and NFTs into their strategies within the next year, according to research by Sprout Social. The company surveyed over 500 marketers and 1,300 consumers in the UK and Ireland. Two in five brands are planning to invest up to half […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub May 17, 2022May 17, 2022 2 min read ConsumersTechnology & InnovationMetaverseESG and CSRMarketing: SocialTrends: TechTwitterTech: AR and VRInternational - UKNFTCryptoData & InsightsShoppersStrategyInclusivityDeliveryMeta (Facebook)Predictions and ForecastsQ Commerce 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Boohoo drops NFT avatar collection Following the success of its first free NFT drop, Boohoo has partnered with four female artists from the NFT community to create an “affordable and inclusive” avatar collection. The fast… The post Boohoo drops NFT avatar collection appeared first on Latest Retail Technology News From Across The Globe – Charged. ChargedRetail May 17, 2022May 17, 2022 < 1 min read NFTCryptoInternational - UKTechnology & InnovationInclusivity 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Social Commerce is Having More Than a Moment Social commerce, the latest darling of digital marketers, continues its meteoric rise with the latest predictions putting the industry at $1.2 trillion in purchases by 2025. With more than $958 billion spent in 2021, it’s clear that social commerce represents a very real, profitable tactic for brands. No wonder there’s hunger to invest. But at […] Stevie Morris May 16, 2022May 16, 2022 3 min read ESG and CSRMarketing: Socialsocial commerceTechnology & InnovationMeta (Facebook)ConsumersShoppersPredictions and ForecastsCryptoData & InsightsMetaverseTargetOperations & Supply ChainPartnershipsPepsiCoStore LocationStrategyBrick and MortarTech: AR and VRTikTokTrends: ShoppingTrends: TechTwitterDept. Natural / OrganicDept. NonfoodAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Why Cryptocurrency, Blockchain, Web3, and NFTs Will Reshape the Future of Ecommerce | DSI “I believe this is where the internet is heading and it’s where commerce is heading.” — Justin King, Chief Evangelist, Salsify When you hear the terms cryptocurrency, blockchain, Web3, and non-fungible tokens (NFTs), they may almost sound like words from a foreign language. But these phrases could actually reshape the future of ecommerce. “In 1997, […] Digital Shelf Institute May 15, 2022May 15, 2022 6 min read CryptoNFTblockchainShoppersPredictions and ForecastsTechnology & InnovationMerchandisingConsumersMarketing: SocialResults & InvestmentDept. ApparelESG and CSRPodcastsDept. NonfoodMarketing: ShopperStreamingStrategyOwned Brands (Private Label)Meta (Facebook)Data & InsightsMarketing: In StoreAmazonMarketing: BrandGoogleMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationTrends: TechCOVID19Agencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Buy now pay later hits hospitality as Brighton’s Lucky Beach claims industry first Lucky Beach cafe in Brighton says that it is the first hospitality business in the UK to introduce buy now pay later technology. The initiative has seen Klarna working in partnership with storekit to deliver BNPL to the restaurants, cafes, and hotels which comprise the latter’s customer base. Lucky Beach was the beta client for […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub May 13, 2022May 13, 2022 3 min read Marketing: SocialTechnology & InnovationTwitterTrends: TechInternational - UKBNPLTrends: FinancePartnershipsCOVID19ShoppersGoogleLowesCryptoDept. ApparelExecutivesResults & InvestmentNFTPredictions and ForecastsRestaurants 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Inside TikTok’s Explosive Growth Photo by Obi – @pixel6propix on Unsplash When Oscar Orozco, the director of forecasting at eMarketer, set forth to model TikTok’s growth for 2021, he thought it had to slow down. People used TikTok for 38.6 minutes each day in 2020, approximating Facebook’s all-time high of 39.8 minutes. That was a year of lockdowns. And […] Bigtechnology May 13, 2022May 19, 2022 4 min read Marketing: SocialTikTokTechnology & InnovationMeta (Facebook)PodcastsTwitterConsumersBigTechESG and CSRData & InsightsEconomyCryptoTrends: TechMetaverseNFTDept. HBCStreamingMarketing: BroadcastGoogleExecutivesDeliveryBankruptcyOperations & Supply ChainPartnershipsDept. NonfoodAutonomous Vehicles 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation boohoo drops inclusive NFT avatar collection Fast fashion big hitter boohoo has partnered with four female artists from the NFT community (Amy Kilner, Reem El, Aoife O’Dwyer and Shar.eth) to create an “affordable and inclusive avatar collection”. The artists created 230 unique traits and features, with a range of these consisting of statement fashion pieces from boohoo’s product range. Using these […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub May 13, 2022May 13, 2022 2 min read CryptoNFTMetaverseMarketing: SocialTwitterInclusivityTrends: TechDept. ApparelData & InsightsStore LocationESG and CSRPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Your Views: Open Letter, Open Question We had an open letter to Jeff Bezos the other day that was highly critical of a new Amazon Fresh store, prompting MNB reader Monte Stowell to write: This open letter to Jeff Bezos by the 69 year old shopper is a call to action by Jeff Bezos. Does one believe that Jeff Bezos is […] MorningNewsBeat May 12, 2022May 12, 2022 5 min read ShoppersAmazonTechnology & InnovationGovernmentStreamingConsumersAssociatesHealth & WellnessDept. NonfoodStore FormatEconomyMarketing: Digital MediaBest BuyLegal & CriminalBrick and MortarCryptoDept. FreshDept. FuelDept. GroceryMarketing: PrintMarketing: In StoreMarketing: Broadcast 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation #RICE22: 5 Things Everyone in Retail Should Know About the Metaverse The first thing Cathy Hackl, Chief Metaverse Officer at Future Intelligence Group, wants people to know about the metaverse is that you haven’t missed the boat. Merriam-Webster doesn’t even have a definition for the term “metaverse” yet — Hackl checks every day. Bottom line, there’s still plenty of time to wrap your head around the […] Retail TouchPoints May 12, 2022May 12, 2022 5 min read MetaverseMeta (Facebook)Trends: TechTechnology & InnovationCryptoPredictions and ForecastsTech: AR and VRShoppersConsumersNFTMarketing: SocialESG and CSRGoogleIndustry Conferences and EventsTrends: RetailStreamingOmnichannelEconomyStrategyDept. GroceryDept. NonfoodDept. Toys & GamesInternational - UKMarketing: In StorePricing & Promotions 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Media & Marketing Lolli announces Shake Shack Bitcoin partnership Lolli users can now earn free Bitcoin rewards at Shake Shack when they shop with the former’s new Card Boost feature. In an online post, Lolli says: “Just link any debit or credit card on the Lolli app for iOS and activate a Shake Shack Card Boost before heading to Shake Shack to make a […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub May 11, 2022May 11, 2022 2 min read CryptoPartnershipsMarketing: SocialTwitterResults & InvestmentConsumersStart UpsMarketing: In StoreLowesKrogerExecutivesESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Pepsi, Billboard and MRC Live & Alternative embrace NFT experience Pepsi, a brand of Purchase, N.Y.-based PepsiCo, announced an innovative second screen NFT experience in partnership with Billboard and MRC Live & Alternative to provide a new way for consumers to engage with live entertainment. The Pepsi Mic Drop x Billboard Music Awards “Winners’ Club” NFT Collection, available through the Billboard ChartStars platform, is a […] bevindustry.com May 11, 2022May 12, 2022 < 1 min read PepsiCoMarketing: OOHNFTCryptoConsumersPartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation These retailers and brands are heavily focused on NFTs right now These retailers and brands are leading the way in the booming non-fungible tokens (NFTs) space and showing that there really is substance behind the hype. Featuring boohoo, Starbucks, Selfridges, Paco Rabanne, Victor Vasarely, TAFT, and Dolce & Gabbana. 1. Starbucks Starbucks will launch its own NFT collections later this year. During its fiscal Q2 2022 […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub May 11, 2022May 11, 2022 3 min read NFTCryptoMarketing: SocialTechnology & InnovationTwitterMetaverseMeta (Facebook)RestaurantsDept. ApparelTrends: TechDept. BeverageCompetitionResults & InvestmentConsumersInternational - UKDept. Natural / Organic 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation A Retailer’s Guide to Token Gating and NFTs Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have taken the art world by storm by creating ways for musicians, designers, and other creatives to control how their work is distributed. Retailers have also begun experimenting with NFTs via token gating, a strategy that gives token holders access to exclusive products, experiences, content, and more. More Shopify May 10, 2022May 10, 2022 < 1 min read NFTCryptoShopifyStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Kara Swisher Says You Need a Web3 Strategy — Here’s Why Many titans of the Web 1.0 and 2.0 eras have been relegated to the dustbin of history, rendered irrelevant or knocked out altogether for failing to evolve and give consumers what they want. As we sit on the precipice of the more decentralized and immersive Web 3.0, more commonly known as Web3, today’s companies need […] Salesforce May 10, 2022May 10, 2022 5 min read CryptoMetaverseMeta (Facebook)StrategyTrends: TechTechnology & InnovationNFTTech: AR and VRblockchainConsumersMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionData & InsightsConsultingMarketing: SocialESG and CSRLegal & CriminalPodcastsDept. ApparelAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Amazon not jumping on crypto payment just yet Retail Customer Experience May 9, 2022May 9, 2022 < 1 min read CryptoAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Consumers more interested in crypto than ever before Retail Customer Experience May 9, 2022May 9, 2022 < 1 min read CryptoConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Channel: Dollar/Value Corporate Strategy Corporate Finance Department: Consumer Durables Media & Marketing Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Operations & Supply Chain Stores & Formats Dollar General post strong sales gains in first quarter GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — Dollar General on Thursday reported net sales of $8.8 billion for its fiscal year 2022 first quarter, an increase of 4.2% over the prior-year period. The net sales increase was primarily driven by positive sales contributions from new stores, partially offset by a slight decline in same-store sales and the impact of […] Written by MMR May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Corporate Strategy Department: HBC Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Merchandising CVS to launch virtual primary care solution WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health announced on Thursday the launch of CVS Health Virtual Primary Care, a new virtual care solution available through a single digital platform. The offering connects CVS Health’s services, clinical expertise, and data for a more coordinated and consumer-centric health care experience. The company said the new solution enables consumers to […] Written by MMR May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retailer Media Corporate Strategy Media & Marketing Retailer Media Data & Insights 22% Of Brands Are Unhappy With How They Allocate Their Retail Media Budget. But There’s a Better Way Retail media networks (RMNs) are an exciting place to run ads, because of the valuable first-party data that retailers have about their customers. RMNs create an ability to target a specific retailer’s customers and provide valuable insights into how people shop. And brands certainly are not hurting for choices. Just last week, Ulta announced a media network and the hotel chain, Marriott, the week prior. Written by Bobsled Marketing May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Finance Retail Earnings Confuse Rather than Clarify Earnings, and retail earnings in particular, are not as straightforward as they sometimes seem. Written by NASDAQ May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Partnerships & Alt Profit Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Associates & Employees Merchandising Operations & Supply Chain Stores & Formats Developing a Perfect Store Strategy in 2022 In 2022, the perfect store is rooted in constant evolution — a system that maybe isn’t perfect in every moment, but is agile always, malleable when needed, and capable of critical self-reflection. These innate characteristics of the modern perfect store are supported by, and in return support, the adoption of a few important technologies and […] Written by Dor Sela May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked