Posts by Kayla Nantelle
4 Hot Retail Topics at RICE 2022
FacebookTweetLinkedInEmail After attending the Chicago Retail Innovation Conference & Expo 2022, we recap the biggest trends in retail discussed by top brands and retailers. There are numerous new business practices being implemented in physical stores post-covid. From introducing live commerce to reducing your carbon footprint, let’s explore every hot topic at the retail innovation conference…
Read MoreReadySet, which develops VR innovation capabilities for Retailers and CPGs, secures $3.25 Million in funding
FacebookTweetLinkedInEmail Financing to fund growth of ReadySet’s development team and further product capabilities for VR retail innovation. ReadySet Technologies, a virtual reality (VR) software company based in De Pere, Wisconsin that provides digital innovation tools to consumer brands, has announced $3.25 Million in new funding led by Rock River Capital and includes participation from Mendota…
Read More5 Best Retail Design Presentation Ideas
FacebookTweetLinkedInEmail Knowing how to present your product to retailers is critical in nailing your next sales pitch. The following sales pitch presentation examples provide tips on how to better engage potential investors. 1. Deliver a personalized message to your target audience The first step in creating a sales pitch presentation is to understand your target…
Read More3 Sustainable Retail Practices to Implement in 2022
FacebookTweetLinkedInEmail Retail waste is becoming a greater concern with consumers and leading brands to consider more sustainable retail store design. 1. Choose energy-efficient options in stores and offices One of the simplest ways to embrace sustainability is to implement energy efficiency in retail stores. Not only will this boost brand image, but it will also…
Read MoreIs your brand ready for the metaverse?
FacebookTweetLinkedInEmail As we enter another digital transformation, it is critical for you to understand the players, bets and how to get into the metaverse. What is the metaverse? Metaverse is a term describing the technological shift that establishes a digital world existing beyond the one we are currently living. It incorporates technology such as AR…
Read MoreVirtual Cannabis Stores Deliver Better Retail Experiences
FacebookTweetLinkedInEmail Virtual reality is being used to educate customers on cannabis products and establish a dispensary brand image. The cannabis industry is growing rapidly with the expectation that it will continue to do so as more states legalize. Research shows that the legal cannabis market will grow 20-30% per year to the price of 50…
Read More4 Retail Tech Trends to Watch in 2022
FacebookTweetLinkedInEmail Modern retail checkout counters and virtual retail labs are 2022 technology trends shaping the retail industry over the next year. The continued turbulence of 2021 has left the retail industry with new consumer behaviors, labor shortages, supply chain issues and accelerated online solutions. As tech in retail becomes necessary to provide superior customer experiences,…
Read MoreHow Retail is Using VR to Innovate Planograms Amid Product Shortage
FacebookTweetLinkedInEmail The labor and product shortages in 2021 has made it difficult for stores to keep shelves stocked. Virtual reality is providing a collaborative space for innovation despite global supply chain realities. Pandemic induced supply chain issues and labor shortages in 2021 have changed retail experiences and strategies. Just as retailers were ramping up their…
Read More6 Things in Future Gas Stations and Convenience Stores
FacebookTweetLinkedInEmail Consumers influenced by the pandemic and an increasingly digital world are accelerating convenience store innovation. The increasing adoption of electric vehicles and pending self-driving cars/fleets are reshaping the future of convenience stores. These new technologies are paired with increasingly digitally reliant consumers, which require convenience stores to rethink their shopping experiences and the role…
Read More5 Front End Challenges & How Retail is Reinventing the Future of Brick and Mortar
FacebookTweetLinkedInEmail New technologies and consumer behaviors have made retailers realize they need to quickly reinvent the in-store experience at checkout. Consumer behaviors rapidly changed during the pandemic and impacted the retail front end as it is considered a high contact area. Fear to touch checkout merchandise and machines has led to poor front end performance…
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