3 Sustainable Retail Practices to Implement in 2022

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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 reduce…

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Is your brand ready for the metaverse?

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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 and…

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Virtual Cannabis Stores Deliver Better Retail Experiences

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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 billion…

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4 Retail Tech Trends to Watch in 2022

4 Retail Tech Trends to Watch in 2022

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, more…

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How Retail is Using VR to Innovate Planograms Amid Product Shortage

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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 assortments…

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6 Things in Future Gas Stations and Convenience Stores

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 they…

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5 Holiday Shopping Predictions & Recommendations for 2021

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The pandemic greatly influenced celebrations and holiday shopping in 2020, but with normalcy on the horizon there are different 2021 holiday predictions that retailers should consider. Last year, the Covid-19 pandemic led to a decrease in holiday social gatherings. Although there were less family holiday celebrations and religious services, traditions such as decorating, gifts and…

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Eye-Tracking VR Technology is Changing the Retail Industry

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Retailers use virtual reality to conduct eye tracking consumer research that uncovers accurate shopper insights. The pandemic and rapid digital transformation in retail is pressuring brands to innovate and adapt their shopping experiences based on changing consumer behaviors. In order to quickly collect and understand consumer insights, many organizations have turned to virtual reality. Virtual…

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