Tony D'Onofrio
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- August 04, 2019
Reshaping the Retail Industry Paradigm Through AI
Tata Consultancy Services sponsored research project from Harvard Business Review Analytic Services that brings you perspectives from retail leaders, AI practitioners, and retail analysts on how to craft unique growth and transformation strategies and unlock exponential value.
- July 27, 2019
Top 10 Emerging Technologies 2019 - World Economic Forum
World-changing technologies that are poised to rattle the status quo. Virtually teleport to a distant site and actually feel the handshakes and hugs of fellow cyber-travellers; humanoid (and animaloid) robots designed to socialize with people; a system for pinpointing the source of a food-poisoning outbreak in seconds; minuscule lenses that will pave the way for diminutive cameras and other devices; and much more.
- July 20, 2019
BrandZ Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands 2019
Amazon has leap-frogged the competition to be crowned the BrandZ Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brand for 2019, breaking Apple and Google’s 12 year hold on the top spot. Plus the continued rapid growth of the luxury sector - despite the slowdown in the global economy, the impact a brand’s age has on consumer perception, and the common drivers behind our newcomer brands.
- July 13, 2019
The Robot in the Room - Summer 2019 Consumer View
NRF surveyed consumers to understand the role technology plays in their shopping decisions. Whether it’s automated assistants in their homes, smart devices in their hands or virtual experiences in the store, consumers are actively embracing the role of technology in their everyday lives. And they are sending early signals in terms of what this means for their shopping behavior and expectations.
- July 07, 2019
2019 Grocery Tech Trends Study - Race for Competitive Advantage
Leading grocers step on the gas to deploy technologies that competitors will find hard to match if they fall behind. Finding in the 4th Annual Grocery Tech Trends Study uncover tectonic shifts in digital strategy and analyze 66 individual technologies that grocers can benchmark against.
- June 30, 2019
Retail Security in Europe - Going beyond shrinkage
Average Europe shrinkage rate (including both known and unknown shrinkage) reported by all respondents is 1.5% of turnover, with a mean of 1.4%. Rates vary widely across business sectors, with Food retail (2.0%) recording the highest shrinkage rate.
- June 23, 2019
Jack L. Hayes International USA 31st Annual Retail Theft Survey
USA theft case values soared in 2018 with the average shoplifting case value ($301.97) increasing 11.8%; the average dishonest employee case value ($1,361.37) increasing an amazing 30.1%; and the total average theft case value ($408.77) up 17.0%.
- June 15, 2019
Mary Meeker Internet Trends Report 2019
51% of the world — 3.8 billion people — were internet users last year, up from 49% (3.6 billion) in 2017. Seven out of 10 of the world’s most valuable companies by market cap are tech companies. E-commerce is now 15% of retail sales.
- June 09, 2019
USA National Retail Security Survey 2019
The 2019 USA National Retail Security Survey (NRSS) tells a story of a dramatically changing retail risk landscape, with new threats and challenges being met at each turn with new loss prevention tools. Progress is being made, but LP teams continue to face setbacks and challenges with new and expanding areas of threat. From NRF news and the University of Florida.
- June 01, 2019
10 Global Megatrends that are (re) shaping the world
Changing our behaviour? Ageing people? Necessity not choice? New illnesses, tired planet? The left behind? Work-life balance in the age of automation? Will we enjoy the ride? More tension? Where are we heading? How safe will we feel? Great trends presentation from George Tilesch, Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer at Lpsos
- May 25, 2019
Bain’s Global Private Equity Report 2019
The past five years have been ones of unprecedented success for the private equity industry. During that span, more money has been raised, invested and distributed back to investors than in any other period in the industry’s history. Private investment in general, and private equity in particular, seems to be on a secular penetration curve that has no end in sight. Yet, there are also some cautionary notes to sound.
- May 20, 2019
An Exploration & Planning Guide - The Store of the Future
In the store of the future, the manager will still be analytical and decisive, managing a complex environment, but her responsibilities will stretch across the company, the store, and any shoppers seeking assistance. See the many ways traditional retailers could employ artificial intelligence, augmented reality, virtual reality and even robotics to enhance the shopper experience. - From the Coca Cola Retailing Research Council
- May 12, 2019
Deloitte 2019 Retail Outlook -- Transition ahead
With consumers holding the power and with retail experiencing a year of transition, what will retailers need to do to position themselves on the right side of the tipping point? From Deloitte, six strategies to help retailers navigate industry disruption.
- May 05, 2019
USA Grocery Tracker 2019 - JLL Research
Grocers are focused on customer convenience and are working to create seamless shopping experiences by investing in autonomous vehicle delivery, new distribution networks to speed up delivery times and smaller, more curated stores.
- April 21, 2019
NRF STORES Magazine Top 50 Global Retailers
Good result is a fresh look at the 50 most international retailers based on their operations at the start of 2018. So, who is the No. 1 retailer in the world today? Not long ago, that question was relatively easy to answer.Good summary & list NRF STORES and Kantar.
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It is a Small World
Continuing our journey to learn something new, we travel to the War Rooms Museum in London England. The Churchill War Rooms is a secret underground headquarters which offers a fascinating glimpse into Britain's wartime operations, featuring the Map Room, Cabinet Room, and Churchill's office, all preserved as they were on the day the lights went out in 1945.
In the underground Cabinet Room Churchill and his key ministers and advisers would meet with the Chiefs of Staff to make important decisions about the course of World War II. Churchill was known to push his military chiefs far beyond their comfort zones, so it was likely to be a place of tension and confrontation.
The War Rooms were a top-secret location, with strict security measures and a focus on maintaining confidentiality, even down to the typewriters being noiseless. A tiny room disguised as a toilet was used for secret conversations between Churchill and the US President.
You can find some poignant graffiti, including a hand-drawn image of Adolf Hitler, in the Chief of Staff meeting room. To alleviate the health problems associated with working underground for prolonged periods of time, staff had to strip to their underwear, put on protective goggles and stand in front of portable sun lamps.
Churchill’s leadership lessons emphasize unwavering resolve, inspiring communication, and the importance of character and conviction, particularly during times of crisis. Visiting his War Rooms was inspirational.
As he also famously said, “a pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.” My glass for visualizing success has always been half-full. What you visualize and action through continuous learning is what you will ultimately achieve. Believe in yourself and your dreams. Failure is never final. Reset, keep calm, and always carry on.
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