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Loss Prevention Research Council Weekly Series - Episode 81 - Seven 2022 Winning Retailers Tech and Minute on the Internet
With Dr. Read Hayes, Tony D'Onofrio, and Tom Meehan
HAPPY THANKSGIVING . Internet now reaches 65% of the global population. The total data consumed globally in 2021was 79 zettabytes. In one minute, 6 million people shop online. China Singles Day which ended November 11 generated 139 billion dollars. Through October, USA retail sales are up 18%. Expect 34% less discounts in electronics, 75% less in sporting goods, 82% less in tools this holiday season. The 7 winning retailers tech for 2022
Loss Prevention Research Council Weekly Series - Episode 80 - Robots Coming and Forrester 2022 Tech Predictions
With Dr. Read Hayes, Tony D'Onofrio, and Tom Meehan
North America companies ordered nearly 29,000 robotics units in the first nine months of 2021. Total robotics sales for the first nine months of the year were $1.48 billion, topping a previous record. From the Economist, here is a quick list of the 22 emerging technologies to watch in 2022. From Forrester, the three types of AI in 2022. The COVID-19 pandemic, while winding down, has permanently changed the course of business for many firms and industries.
Loss Prevention Research Council Weekly Series - Episode79 - Grocery Tech Investments and Trends
With Dr. Read Hayes, Tony D'Onofrio, and Tom Meehan
Top 3 for choosing online retailer: free shipping (66%), competitive pricing (60%), and product in stock and ready to ship (53%). More than half (52%) of online shoppers surveyed will make at least half of their holiday gift purchases on Amazon. 54% of grocers are increasing their year over year technology spend. 74% of grocers report that the tight labor market is a major obstacle. Seven in 10 respondents prefer to shop in-store for groceries.
Loss Prevention Research Council Weekly Series - Episode 78 - Need more drones & robots and what's in the mind of retail CEO
With Dr. Read Hayes, Tony D'Onofrio, and Tom Meehan
LPRC Europe launched in London UK. Consumer delivery preferred methods: China 26% wanting drones and 31% robots; USA.22% want drones and 17% robots.The top 25 college degrees by pay and demand are all in STEM subjects. NRF expects holiday sales to rise between 8.5% and 10.5%. Eighty-six percent of retail CEOs are ‘confident’ to ‘very confident’ about growth next three years.
Loss Prevention Research Council Weekly Series - Episode 77 - Most trusted people and retail holiday forecasts
The longest COVID-19 lockdowns were in Melbourne Australia with 262 days. Top 5 most trusted groups of people of 2021. Top 5 least trusted are.....Six in 10 retail executives are also worried about receiving holiday orders on time. 40% of shoppers remain anxious about shopping in stores, down from 51% in 2020. Santa Claus will still arrive this year, provided you shopped early for your special holiday gifts.
Loss Prevention Research Council Weekly Series - Episode 74 - Online / Ecommerce trends and Ten Touchless Retail Trends for 2021
With Dr. Read Hayes, Tony D'Onofrio, and Tom Meehan
What Happens on the Internet Every Minute in 2021. $6 million spent shopping online. Where is E-commerce growing the fastest. World wide E-commerce will grow 47% to nearly $4.2 trillion by 2025. Where is Pasta Always on the Menu. 10 Touchle.ss Trends to Watch in Retail in 2021
Loss Prevention Research Council Weekly Series - Episode 73 - Country with most people behind bars and Ten Brands Founded 10 Years Ago
With Dr. Read Hayes, Tony D'Onofrio, and Tom Meehan
Top 5 five countries with the most people behind bars per 100,000 of national population, Ten Brands Founded 10 years Ago in USA and How they have Succeed. The Impact of the Delta Variant on Consumer Shopping Trends. 76% of shoppers loaded up on cleaning supplies last year, compared with 63% in July.
Loss Prevention Research Council Weekly Series - Episode 72 - USA 2021 Retail Shrink Survey and the Trillion Dollar Club
With Dr. Read Hayes, Tony D'Onofrio, and Tom Meehan
When will your country recover from the pandemic? Which companies belong to the elite Trillion Dollar Valuation Club? NRF USA Retail Security Survey 2021. Despite the many new avenues for shrink, the overall rate of shrink remained relatively steady compared with 2019. While that can be seen as good news, it is worth noting that it remains above the five-year average.
Loss Prevention Research Council Weekly Series - Episode 71 - Amazon Opening Dept Stores and the REAL USA Retail Shakeout
With Dr. Read Hayes, Tony D'Onofrio, and Tom Meehan
Year to date for 2021 through July overall USA retail sales in the key sectors are up18.8% and excluding pure play online, retail sales grew 19.2%. Amazon reportedly is planning to open department stores. The number of chains adding stores increased 66% in 2021. The number of chains closing stores decreased 67%. For every chain closing stores, 4.3 chains are opening stores.
Loss Prevention Research Council Weekly Series - Episode 70 - Vaccination Race and the Critical Marketing Trends
With Dr. Read Hayes, Tony D'Onofrio, and Tom Meehan
Top 3 countries leading full COVID19 vaccinations: UAE, Bahrain, Israel. Global COVID19 cases climb to 200 million. the pandemic has had a significant impact on shipping costs, which have increased by around 350% since May 2020. There are 1.88 billion websites today. 65% of consumers have cut ties with a brand over a single poor customer service experience.
Loss Prevention Research Council Weekly Series - Episode 69 - Holiday Sales Trends and One Minute on the Internet
With Dr. Read Hayes, Tony D'Onofrio, and Tom Meehan
57% of respondents plan to conduct the majority of their holiday shopping online. Interested in following virtual experiences this holiday season: Virtual showrooms 45%; Viewing products in augmented/virtual reality 44%; Shopping while watching a livestream 34%. In one minute $1.6 million is spent shopping online. Share of in-store sales will decline to 62.4% by 2025, down from about 70% this year and from 87% in 2015.
Loss Prevention Research Council Weekly Series - Episode 68 - Second Half 2021 Forecasts and Trends Six Months On
With Dr. Read Hayes, Tony D'Onofrio, and Tom Meehan
The global economy is now experiencing a fast recovery with growth likely to approach 6% in 2021 and continue at 4.6% in 2022. USA retail sales are expected to grow between 10.5% and 13.5% in 2021. China 2021 retail sales are expected to grow 14.7%. Retailers in the U.S. will spend $223 billion more in the second half of 2021 than in the same period in 2020. Trends that will define 2021 and Beyond: Six Months On,
Loss Prevention Research Council Weekly Series - Episode 67 - Cost of Doing Business and Future Shopper Trends
With Dr. Read Hayes, Tony D'Onofrio, and Tom Meehan
The top 3 and percentage that Americans report these aspects of their lives have returned to normal: 59% socializing with friends and family; 52% shopping; 51% Parenting / Raising children. It costs $725 in USA to start a business. Only $166 in Canada and $1464 in Mexico.It only costs $17 in UK to start a business. $320 in France. $741 in Spain, and $528 in Germany.. Top 3 reasons that would encourage shoppers to buy directly from brands: 58% better price; 51% Free Deliver; 36% Free Returns.
Loss Prevention Research Council Weekly Series - Episode 66 - Highest vaccinated USA states and Retail Return Rates
With Dr. Read Hayes, Tony D'Onofrio, and Tom Meehan
As of July 4, 2021, 172 million people in the U.S. (67 percent of the adult population) have received at least one dose while 156 million (46 percent) are fully vaccinated. Vermont currently leads the U.S. by share of inhabitants fully vaccinated. North America’s current mood is happy. Consumers returned roughly $428 billion in merchandise last year, or about 10.6% of total retail sales in USA. Back to School USA spending represents a 16% increase from 2020 and is also greater than pre-pandemic levels.
Loss Prevention Research Council Weekly Series - Episode 65 - Vaccination Race and Traveling Internationally During COVID
With Dr. Read Hayes, Tony D'Onofrio, and Tom Meehan
The top 3 countries leading with vaccinations. 56% of global consumers are more price oriented. 54% are focused on saving, 51% are digital, 50% are more eco-friendly, 49% are more healthy, 46% are more data conscious, , 43% want to shop more local. What’s it like to travel internationally during COVID-19?
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"To succeed in life, you need three things: a wishbone, a backbone and a funnybone." – Reba McEntire
Continuing our global journey to learn something new, our next stop is the Trevi Fountain in Rome. The name "Trevi" comes from the Italian words tre, meaning "three", and vie, meaning "roads". The fountain is located where three roads meet.
A fountain has been located at the Trevi Fountain site for over 2,000 years. The current fountain was designed by Nicola Salvi and built between 1732 and 1762. It's the largest Baroque fountain in Rome.
The Trevi Fountain's water comes from the Acqua Virgo aqueduct, the only functioning aqueduct from ancient Rome. Local lore says that throwing a coin into the fountain will ensure you return to Rome. Other lore says that throwing two coins will lead to love, and throwing three coins will lead to marriage.
Wishes aside, since 2006, a Roman Catholic charity called Caritas has collected the roughly €3,000 a day thrown into the fountain and used it to provide food and social programs worldwide.
Life is one sweet ride. Time flies way too fast. Take a moment. Sit at your favorite place. Imagine the history before you. Live each moment as it was your last. One day, it will be.
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60% of shoppers report seeing locked-up merchandise on a regular basis. More than a quarter of shoppers say a retailer loses their purchase when items are locked up. 62% of shoppers say they typically wait for assistance when they encounter locked up merchandise, and 9% say they order the item online from that same retailer. - From Numerator.com Read more
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Retail media is still surging. Ad spending with US retailers is growing 9X faster than traditional point-of-sale shopper marketing. - From Bain & Company
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