Posts Tagged ‘WRF Journal’
Innovation Leadership Awards
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
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 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?
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
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 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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The Largest In-Person Gathering of Retailers: Best Practices for Retailers for COVID-19 & US Retail Overview
August 12, 2020 Uncategorized Daniel Hodges, CEO of Consumers in Motion and Founder of World Retail Forum, presented best practices for retailers for COVID-19 and the U.S. retail overview at the China International Retail Innovation Summit 2020 earlier today in Shanghai. This is the largest in-person gathering of retailers in the world. In an analysis…
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Four Strategies for Success in the Age of COVID-19
August 6, 2020 Best Practices 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 age…
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On the Frontline Attendees are Investing in Retail Technology
July 29, 2020 Insights Tech A poll conducted by World Retail Forum with senior global retail executives found the following: Supply Chain 89% Have upgraded or are planning to upgrade their supply chain technology In-Store Technology 66% Are planning to upgrade their in-store technology systems within the next six months Engagement 44% Are using new…
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Retailers Invest Heavily in New Technology
July 8, 2020 Tech World Retail Forum Research & Insights: A poll conducted by with senior global retail executives found the following: In-Store Technology 58% Are upgrading their in-store technology systems CRM System 57% Are planning to upgrade their digital marketing system within the next year Marketing 43% Are planning to upgrade their CRM tools within the next six to…
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