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The Great Retail Rewind: Nostalgia’s Back on the Shop Floor

Feel a sense of déjà vu? You’re not alone. These days, culture seems to be in a constant…

Executive Viewpoints August 14
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Why Following Amazon is Probably Killing your Retail Media Strategy

Retail media is being rewritten. For years, the dominant approach has been to follow Amazon’s blueprint — build…

Executive Viewpoints August 13
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Visibility and Supplier Diversification: The Twin Pillars of Supply Chain Resilience in 2025

After years of pandemic-related disruption, 2025 was supposed to mark a turning point. Instead, volatility is once again…

Executive Viewpoints August 12
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Labubu Lessons: The Power of Virality, Treat-Yourself Culture and Owning a Moment

Yes, you read that right – Labubu. Thankfully, I have Gen Z kids and a marketing team that…

Executive Viewpoints August 11
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How AI and Image Recognition are Transforming the Retail and CPG landscape

The retail and Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industries are undergoing a profound change, driven by the wins and…

Executive Viewpoints August 8
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Your AI is Only as Good as the Knowledge Base it’s Built Upon

Will your AI confidently deliver the right answers or stumble through outdated knowledge while your customers grow increasingly…

Executive Viewpoints August 7
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How Indoor Playgrounds are Revitalizing Malls and Foot Traffic

Since 2022, many retail malls have experienced a decline in shopper traffic, with losses ranging from 1% to…

Executive Viewpoints August 6
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Shelf vs. Subscription: How Retailers Can Retain Customers in the DTC Era

In 2023, the DTC space made headlines when pet food subscription service Butternut Box secured a record-breaking $351.5…

Executive Viewpoints August 6
Legion Technologies Michael Spataro

Three Common C-Store Labor Challenges (and How to Solve Them)

Convenience stores are something of a lucky outlier in the retail world at the moment. Despite overall gains…

Executive Viewpoints August 5
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