The word is out – Software is not enough. Retailers need more. They need to be able to discover, develop and deliver great products at consumer speed. We’re bringing the retail community into modern times. That includes retailers, manufacturers, suppliers, international carriers, freight forwarders, customs, and financial institutions. We’re bringing them onto a […]
‘Twas months before Black Friday, most were at the beach Sourcing managers were scurrying – not enough coffee in reach What would be the top gifts? What supply do we need? Designers, developers, suppliers – all working at consumer speed Throwbacks are for more than Instragram posts, Turntables, vinyl and Polaroids are what […]
The state of the retail industry is not as dire as sensational headlines make it seem. The savior for the industry, which the most innovative companies have already figure out, is great products. And as we heard at the Bamboo Rose STARS 2017 conference, retail communities create better products than siloed supply chains. Sue Welch, […]
All of us in the retail space have been paying close attention to the NAFTA renegotiation talks. I’ve long been a believer that free trade is important for retailers in the U.S., because it improves the economy by boosting jobs, improving product quality and opening up new markets. We saw what happened when the United […]
Thousands of retail stores closed across the country this year thanks to the “retail apocalypse:” a term used to describe the closing of traditionally popular brick and mortar stores thanks to the rise in ecommerce giants such as Amazon. However, reports of retail’s death have been greatly exaggerated. In fact, retail sales in the […]
After the U.S. announced its departure from the Paris Climate Accord in June, retail and supply chain professionals across all industries spoke out against the withdrawal, arguing that sustainability should be – and will continue to remain – a top priority for organizations across the globe. Since the announcement, retailers have shown increased concern […]
The rise of fast fashion stores like Forever 21 and H&M is thrusting the retail industry into a new era. Consumers are demanding products faster and cheaper than ever before, and retailers are revamping their backends to keep up. Traditional brick and mortar brands such as JCPenney, Lord & Taylor, Aldo and Belk are turning […]
You may be familiar with the concept of the network effect. Used to describe the upward trajectory of popular movies, startups and other trending phenomena, the idea is that the more people talk about something, the more valuable it becomes. Bamboo Rose’s intelligent platform builds on that same principle by bringing together all members of […]
