The Stay-at-Home Economy To Drive Retail Sales in 2021

November 24, 2020

A poll conducted by the World Retail Forum with senior global retail executives found the following: Employees 73% Chose employee training and morale as the  top factor that contributed to success in 2020 & critical for 2021 Plans 67% Of companies say they are prepared for more COVID-19 disruption Technology 53% Agree that technology for…

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The First Global Award for Retail Excellence in Action

November 20, 2020

November 20, 2020 Future of Retail Retail Innovation Leadership Awards 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic has made it essential for businesses around the world to take urgent action in order to survive. The retail and restaurant industries, in particular, have been pushed to unprecedented levels of innovation, execution, and teamwork. Presented by the World Retail Forum,…

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Innovation Leadership Awards

November 6, 2020

About the Innovation Leadership Awards The COVID-19 pandemic has made it essential for businesses around the world to take urgent action in order to survive. The retail and restaurant industries, in particular, have been pushed to unprecedented levels of innovation, execution, and teamwork. Presented by the World Retail Forum, the Innovation Leadership Awards celebrate those…

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American Dream: Retailer Insights

October 28, 2020

A poll conducted by the World Retail Forum with senior global retail executives found the following: Experience 100% Are looking forward to visiting and experiencing American Dream   Research 58% Chose all of the above, when asked about their favorite part of American Dream Plans 53% Will visit American Dream in the next year Source: World Retail…

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American Dream: Driving Consumer Engagement is the Key To Success

October 19, 2020

October 19, 2020 American Dream Retail I first visited American Dream under construction in June of 2019. American Dream re-opened in October 2020. I believe that the opening of American Dream is the most significant retail event since the opening of Disneyland and like Disneyland it provides a success road map for the future of…

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What Does the Future of Retail Look Like?

October 14, 2020

A poll conducted by the World Retail Forum with senior global retail executives found the following: Marketing 86% Know how to market to Gen Z and Millennials. Research 86% Believe their brand objectives are grounded in research. Sustainability 86% Are either currently following or are planning to follow sustainable practices. Brand Purpose 83% Share their…

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Experiential Retail Led by Livestream Shopping

September 3, 2020

A poll conducted by the World Retail Forum with senior global retail executives found the following: In-Store Technology 80% Prioritize in-store technology as a form of experiential retail Experience 60% Currently in the process of increasing livestream or virtual presence with customers Entertainment 60% Prioritize entertainment tech in-store as a form of experiential retail Innovation…

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Retail Embraces Safety: Shoppers Return

August 24, 2020

August 24, 2020 Insights A poll conducted by the World Retail Forum with senior global retail executives found the following: Design 100% Are using signage to assist with social distancing Safety 100% Are offering Personal Protective Equipment for shoppers Options 75% Currently have one-quarter of all sales being delivered or picked up curbside Personal Service…

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Four Strategies for Success in the Age of COVID-19

August 6, 2020

August 6, 2020 Best Practices COVID-19 Insights We are happy to share with you the World Retail Forum analysis of global best practices and retailer interviews. The World Retail Forum identified four strategies for retail success in the age of COVID-19: In our analysis of best practices, we identified four strategies for retail success in the…

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