Technology & Innovation How NFTs are Disrupting Collector Culture in Entertainment The entertainment industry is among the world’s biggest and a massive part of our lives, with a global market size of $2.2 trillion. NASDAQ May 19, 2022May 20, 2022 < 1 min read NFT 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 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
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
Technology & Innovation Top 100 Retail Technology Influencers List interview: Brittain Ladd As part of a series of interviews with those who made it on to the RTIH Top 100 Retail Technology Influencers List, we discuss rapid grocery delivery services and why the metaverse is a game changer with Brittain Ladd, a former Amazon exec and supply chain consultant. RTIH: What does recognition as a retail tech […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub May 12, 2022May 12, 2022 3 min read Technology & InnovationAmazonBrick and MortarMetaverseMarketing: SocialTech: CashierlessConsumersTrends: TechDept. FreshWhole FoodsDeliveryStrategyDept. GroceryInternational - UKOperations & Supply ChainLidlAhold DelhaizeTescoTargetTwitterAcquisitionData & InsightsQ CommerceTech: RoboticsExecutivesPartnershipsNFTMerchandisingMarketing: In StorePop UpsCOVID19DivestituresBOPISAlbertsons / SafewayAldiTrends: RetailPepsiCo 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
Technology & Innovation Charts: Global Funding of Non-fungible Tokens Non-fungible tokens are digital representations of any asset as verified by blockchain technology. The global market for NFTs is proliferating. We tell the story in four charts. The post Charts: Global Funding of Non-fungible Tokens appeared first on Practical Ecommerce. Practical Ecommerce May 11, 2022May 11, 2022 < 1 min read Data & InsightsTechnology & InnovationNFTblockchain 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 Five retail technology questions for Christine Russo RTIH asks major players in the retail technology space for their thoughts on the sector, and throws in a random question to keep them on their toes. This time around, our five questions go to leading industry analyst and RTIH Innovation Awards judge Christine Russo. RTIH: Looking at the hottest retail technologies right now, check-out […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub May 6, 2022May 6, 2022 2 min read Technology & InnovationMarketing: SocialExecutivesMetaverseTwitterTrends: TechShoppersBrick and MortarOmnichannelWalgreensTech: CashierlessTech: RoboticsTech: AIStrategyAssociatesPredictions and ForecastsBest BuyQ CommerceNFTDept. HBCblockchainCVSDeliveryAI / ML 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Starbucks builds out ‘third place’ with foray into NFTs Dive Brief: Starbucks this week teased plans to enter the web3 space with the launch of a collection of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) later this year, the company announced during its quarterly earnings call on May 3. Those who buy the digital collectibles will gain access to exclusive content and other experiences, though it’s unclear exactly what types […] MarketingDive May 5, 2022May 5, 2022 2 min read RestaurantsNFTDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 4
Media & Marketing Shopper Marketing Weekly Snacks #04 Campaign scoop Paying tribute in an annoying way. Pringles takes an irritating walk down memory lane. In its latest social media campaign, Pringles celebrated the 40th anniversary of the launch of the Spectrum ZX. In this video, the “mind popping” snack brand wanted to show how the world was before NFTs and the Metaverse. Please […] Tokinomo May 3, 2022May 3, 2022 < 1 min read ShoppersDept. GroceryMarketing: ShopperMarketing: SocialMetaverseTrends: TechNFTMarketing: In StoreESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation April: top ten coolest retail technology plays RTIH Editor, Scott Thompson, brings you his stand out ‘future of retail’ systems deployments from last month, including NFT collections, checkout-free stores, and TikTok shopping events. Wakefern Food Corp. Wakefern Food Corp., the largest retailer owned cooperative in the US, has announced a pilot with Simbe Robotics to deploy its business intelligence solution, Tally, at […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub May 3, 2022May 3, 2022 3 min read Technology & InnovationCryptoMarketing: SocialNFTTwitterDept. ApparelMetaverseTech: CashierlessTrends: TechDept. GroceryTikTokInternational - UKDept. BeverageAlimentation Couche-TardCircle KMeta (Facebook)AmazonExecutivesBrick and MortarWakefernTech: RoboticsMarketing: In StoreShoppersPartnershipsCompetitionDept. Adult BevDept. Toys & GamesDept. Natural / OrganicDept. HBCGoogleMerchandisingStore LocationData & InsightsPredictions and ForecastsPricing & PromotionsTech: AR and VRTrends: RetailDept. NonfoodAhold Delhaize 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Footwear brand TAFT announces launch of NFT collection Direct-to-consumer men’s footwear brand, TAFT, will launch a limited edition NFT collection of winged animals and correlating sneaker illustrations in June. “We’re doing something absolutely unheard of. We’re making a wearable NFT in the form of a sneaker,” says Kory Stevens, Founder and Designer at TAFT. “Much like how an NFT is minted, the purchaser […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub April 29, 2022April 29, 2022 < 1 min read NFTCryptoDept. ApparelMetaverseTrends: TechTechnology & InnovationPredictions and ForecastsConsumersblockchain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Five questions for Seb Robert, Gophr CEO and Founder RTIH asks major players in the retail technology space for their thoughts on the industry, and throws in a random question to keep them on their toes. This time around, our five questions go to Seb Robert, CEO and Founder at same day and last mile delivery specialist Gophr. RTIH: Looking at the hottest retail technologies […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub April 29, 2022April 29, 2022 5 min read Marketing: SocialTechnology & InnovationTwitterTrends: TechMetaverseDeliveryExecutivesSustainabilityTikTokDept. NonfoodNFTESG and CSRAmazonHealth & WellnessQ CommerceTescoBrick and MortarDept. Toys & GamesShoppersblockchainPredictions and ForecastsOperations & Supply ChainPhilanthropyInternational - UKResults & InvestmentRestaurantsDept. GroceryStrategyTech: RoboticsTrends: Food and BeverageConsumersCryptoData & InsightsDept. Adult BevDept. ApparelDept. PetAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Introducing Day One and the VaynerX Incubator, a School for Entrepreneurs Hey everyone. I’m writing today’s blog post to bring attention to a partnership I really believe in. Introducing the VaynerX Incubator, a ten-week program in collaboration with Day One specifically designed to help those of you who are serious about becoming true entrepreneurs. Most of you know how I felt about school…and particularly for entrepreneurs, […] Gary Vaynerchuk April 28, 2022April 28, 2022 3 min read PartnershipsGeneral BusinessMetaverseMarketing: SocialTrends: TechResults & InvestmentPricing & PromotionsNFTDept. NonfoodDept. Natural / OrganicCryptoConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Selfridges announces Paco Rabanne and Victor Vasarely NFT collection launch A first of its kind collaborative Web3 project with Paco Rabanne and Victor Vasarely, and powered by Selfridges, launched yesterday. An NFT collection brings Paco’s archive of haute-couture dresses and Vasarely’s op-art artworks into the metaverse. “Paco Rabanne likes to explore worlds where disciplines cross and meet,” says the brand’s new Managing Director, Nadia Dhouib. […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub April 27, 2022April 27, 2022 3 min read MetaverseCryptoMeta (Facebook)NFTTrends: TechMarketing: SocialDept. ApparelTwitterInternational - UKPredictions and ForecastsData & InsightsTechnology & InnovationShoppersExecutivesMarketing: BroadcastDept. Natural / Organic 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation LookHUMAN Debuts NFT-Based Rewards Program Pop culture-focused print-on-demand platform LookHUMAN has rolled out a new rewards program that allow customers to earn non-fungible tokens (NFTs) with every purchase. The limited-edition digital collectibles — dubbed RFTees (Real F’n Tees) — are true NFTs minted onto Polygon’s Ethereum-based blockchain. The collection will feature new versions of some of LookHUMAN’s most popular designs. […] Retail TouchPoints April 27, 2022April 27, 2022 2 min read NFTCryptoShoppersTechnology & InnovationMarketing: SocialMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionExecutivesESG and CSRblockchain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Dayrize named winner of Retail Technology Show Innovation Awards Dayrize has been crowned the winner of the 2022 Innovation Awards from Retail Technology Show, which is taking place at London’s Olympia today. Selected from the 200+ retail technology providers exhibiting at the event, the awards celebrate and recognise the most future forward technologies with the power to transform retailers’ operations. With demand for green retailing […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub April 27, 2022April 27, 2022 2 min read Technology & InnovationSustainabilityMarketing: SocialConsumersTwitterMetaverseShoppersInternational - UKESG and CSRCompetitionPricing & PromotionsPredictions and ForecastsVendorsNFTOperations & Supply ChainData & InsightsExecutivesTrends: Tech 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation 1-800-Flowers.com launches NFTs for Mother’s Day Retail Customer Experience April 26, 2022April 26, 2022 < 1 min read NFT 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights 3 ways independent agencies can win new business (without even pitching) In 2019, independent advertising agency Terri & Sandy pushed Omnicom’s Merkley & Partners aside. It proudly won Ferrero USA’s Nutella account. In the same year, Unilever’s Seventh Generation shifted its creative account from MDC’s 72andSunny to Portland-based, indie agency Opinionated. And Kraft Heinz has been winning campaigns with its independent agency Mischief @ No Fixed […] GWI (Global Web Index) April 26, 2022April 26, 2022 5 min read Data & InsightsAgenciesInternational - UKMarketing: SocialRestaurantsConsumersTechnology & InnovationPartnershipsDept. ApparelESG and CSRStrategyExecutivesDept. Adult BevCompetitionDept. BeverageHoliday & EventsTikTokCOVID19Marketing: BrandTech: RoboticsData VisualizationNFTDept. FreshDept. PerimeterBrick and MortarResults & Investment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Today in Crypto: Twitter Deal Boosts Price of Musk Favorite Dogecoin; OpenSea Buys NFT Marketplace Aggregator Gem Dogecoin has surged by 9% after the news that Elon Musk, a noted and vocal supporter of the cryptocurrency, bought Twitter, Coindesk reported Monday (April 25). The report notes that DOGE surged to as much as 14 cents at the time. Musk has also teased DOGE payments on Twitter in the recent past. Meanwhile, Kraken, […] Pymnts.com April 25, 2022April 26, 2022 2 min read CryptoNFTTwitterMarketing: SocialResults & InvestmentEconomySustainabilityGovernment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Office Hours: The Metaverse, NFTs, and Web3 — with Tonya Evans Tonya Evans, professor of law at Penn State Dickinson Law School, returns to the Pod to discuss the state of play in the metaverse, and where intellectual property laws come in. She and Scott also answer listener questions on NFTs as investment vehicles, cryptocurrency regulations, and what makes Web3 different from Web2.0. Follow Professor Evans […] The Prof G Show April 25, 2022April 25, 2022 < 1 min read MetaverseCryptoTrends: TechNFTDept. NonfoodReturnsTwitterResults & InvestmentMarketing: SocialGovernment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation During #RICE22, Attendees Can Dive Deep, Go Broad or Both Perhaps you’re laser-focused on discovering ways to maximize ecommerce revenue; perhaps you seek store designs that promote experiential retail, but on a budget; or maybe you want to determine whether live shopping and the metaverse are a fit for your business. Good news: you can satisfy your curiosity on these and dozens of other topics […] Retail TouchPoints April 23, 2022April 23, 2022 2 min read Technology & InnovationConsumersShoppersBOPISMetaverseOmnichannelTrends: RetailData & InsightsExecutivesCustomer ExperienceCustomer ExperienceOperations & Supply ChainMerchandisingTrends: TechTrends: FinanceTrends: ConsumerSustainabilityMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationNFTPricing & PromotionsBNPL 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Your Daily QuickWit (5/20): Top Retail News Yesterday's top retail news and most read stories Written by RetailWit May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Channel: Delivery Department & Category Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Corporate Strategy Corporate Finance Partnerships & Alt Profit Department: Food Data & Insights International Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Merchandising Operations & Supply Chain Stores & Formats Flink, the German instant grocery upstart, snaps up France’s Cajoo for ~$93M, takes fresh Carrefour funding, sources say at $5B valuation Instant grocery startups sprang up and grew like weeds during COVID-19, fueled by consumers opting to practice social distancing and ready to order their food and sundries at the tap of an app, and VCs seeing an gap in the delivery market that had yet to be definitively filled. Now, perhaps inevitably, comes the consolidation. Written by Tech Crunch May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Channel: Mass Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Battle of the titans: Walmart marketplace shows big gains against Amazon Get a by-the-numbers view of Walmart's remarkable e-commerce growth and seller profitability. Written by Future of Commerce May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Agencies & Vendors International Shopper & Customer Associates & Employees Lowest consumer confidence for nearly 50 years A consumer confidence monitor that has been running since 1974 recorded its lowest-ever score this month. The well-established GfK index was down to -40 for May, meaning consumers are less confident now than at any time for nearly half a century. Joe Staton, client strategy director at GfK, said: “This comes as UK unemployment hits […] Written by Talking Retail May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Channel: Restaurants Department: Food Media & Marketing Data & Insights International Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Success Does Leave Clues for Food Retailers Giving credit where credit is due. The grocerant niche filled with Ready-2-Eat and Heat-N-Eat fresh prepared food continues to drive top-line sales and bottom-line profits in every channel of retail foodservice. According to Steven Johnson, Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® the recent insights by the NPD group show just have important the […] Written by Grocerant Guru May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked