The way to someone’s heart is always through the stomach. That’s because food is love, and it’s the great equalizer. No matter your age, gender, color, or creed, everybody can agree: a delicious meal can make even the most mismatched pair find common ground. But that lovely image of togetherness goes can crumble fast […]
References in popular culture to artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and automation have the world figuring out innumerable uses for these technologies in real-life. From Google Maps navigation to Netflix recommendations, we’ve already brought technology into our lives to make daily tasks more convenient and tailored to our wants and needs. Bringing these technologies […]
It’s hard to read your newsfeed each morning without finding a story about blockchain. From cryptocurrency to digital voting to cloud storage, nearly every industry has been touched by the technology – and retail is no exception. While we’ve discussed the major benefits of blockchain for retailers — transparency, validation and traceability — the actual […]
100 percent organic cotton. Contains no CFCs. Farm fresh from free-range animals. Chances are you’ve seen some variation of these claims wherever you shop – in the supermarket, buying apparel or selecting a new suite of wooden patio furniture. Marketing claims based on the environment were nonexistent a few decades ago; why are they so […]
The word “blockchain” has become the ultimate buzzword: From cryptocurrency to digital voting to cloud storage, nearly every industry has been touched by the technology. Retail has been slower to adopt blockchain technology, but it’s finally starting to permeate the supply chain. While most of the retail industry is just getting its feet wet, Bamboo […]
Each year, the Global Footprint Network reports on Earth Overshoot Day, which is the day that humanity uses up what scientists consider to be a sustainable level of resources for the year. That day fell on August 2 this year, and with three months left to go in 2018, we’ve emitted more carbon than nature […]
You’re at the local pharmacy buying pain medication – do you reach for Advil or the store brand pain reliever? If you went with the brand name you know and trust, you’re in the majority. A recent survey found consumers think name brands are better than store brands in 41 out of 53 categories. Private […]
Technology is fundamentally changing retail in every facet, from discovery, development and delivery of products, to the shopping and purchasing experience. We looked at recent news stories to see where tech is headed next. Addressing the ubiquitous empty mall Just about anywhere in America, the sight of a half-empty or deserted shopping or strip […]
It’s not just China that has the global retail community on edge – the administration has also proposed tariffs on imported goods from Russia and Brazil, trade relations with the EU are in flux, and let’s not forget about Nafta. As global trade continues to evolve, the actual costs for retailers around the world are […]
When President Trump entered office in 2016, retail supply chain professionals were optimistic about trade policies under the new administration. After two years, however, retailers show growing concerns after Trump imposed a series of aluminum and steel tariffs on China, and more recently, on Canada, Mexico, and the European Union. While the North American […]