Tony D'Onofrio
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- May 26, 2018
USA Retail Investment Quick Look
Though transaction momentum continued to slow in 2018, retail investors begin to rebuild confidence. REITs’ and developers’ acquisitions of power centers spiked in 2017, with investors taking opportunities for strong yield. From JLL
- May 19, 2018
The Sensormatic Global Shrink Index
Shrink cost retailers $99.56 billion globally. Survey from 14 Countries representing 73% of Global GDP and 80% of Global Retail Sales. DOWNLOAD the full report at this link. Read my personal foreword on its global importance.
- May 12, 2018
The New Sensormatic Global Shrink Index
14 Countries, 73% of Global GDP, 80% of Global Retail Sales. Nearly $100 billion in global retail shrink. Proud of having sponsored this important new global retail shrink research. Pre-register, to check out the full report and unlock increased value in your loss prevention programs.
- May 07, 2018
Surviving The Retail Apocalypse: The Technologies And Trends That Can Help Brick-And-Mortar Thrive Again
From CInsights, the technologies and trends, from supply chain software to in-store AR technology, that are helping today's brick-and-mortar retailers stay competitive as e-commerce continues to grow. Retail is evolving not dying. From a USA point of view.
- April 28, 2018
Who Shops Where for Fashion—A Look at US Apparel Shopper Demographics
This report looks at key demographic characteristics of shoppers at America’s biggest apparel retailers. Based on a Coresight Research consumer survey, we consider the age and affluence of shoppers at major clothing and footwear retailers.
- April 21, 2018
What do Gen Z Shoppers Really Want?
Born in 1995 or later, they are projected to be 2.56 billion strong by 2020. They have grown up in a fluid digital world in which the boundaries between their physical and online lives have converged. Having 24/7 access to information and digital resources has made them more educated, knowledgeable and self-reliant in deciding which products and services to choose or brands to support.
- April 14, 2018
Retail and Consumer Goods Analytics Study 2018: May the Best Insights Win
The race is on to see who can adopt the latest tools to best understand their target customers and deliver personalized experiences that flow seamlessly across channels — matched with fast, flexible fulfillment — to gain an analytics fueled advantage. Includes areas of AI/Machine Learning exploration.
- April 07, 2018
2018 RIS/Gartner Retail Technology Study: Wake Up Call for Digital Transformation
An asteroid did not strike planet retail, but competitive pressures and changing consumer behavious are causing radical changes to antiquated business models. Includes top 10 tech strategies and obstacles next 18 months. A favorite annual report.
- March 31, 2018
The New Retail Mandate: 2018 Shopper Vision Study
A look back at the Zebra shopper study findings over the past 10 years reveals that shoppers’ in-store satisfaction has increased somewhat. However, consumers –particularly Millennials – feel they are better connected to product infomation than sales associates.. Agree with consumers.
- March 24, 2018
The World Happiness Report
Finland is top of the world for happiness, according to the World Economic Forum Happiness Report 2018. Cites six significant factors which contribute to happiness; GDP per capita, social support, life expectancy, freedom to make life choices, generosity and corruption levels
- March 18, 2018
The great retail bifurcation - Why the retail “apocalypse” is really a renaissance
A sea change is clearly taking place in the retail market—but it is not the retail apocalypse. In Deloitte's view, it is instead a renaissance—driven by huge shifts in economics, competition, and consumer access to options, all fueled by exponential advancement in technology.
- March 10, 2018
21st CEO PwC Survey - The Anxious Optimist in the Corner Office
This year saw the highest-ever jump to a record level of CEO optimism in global economic growth over the next 12 months. However, this burst of positivity regarding the macro economy does not translate into an equivalent surge of confidence in their own organisations’ growth prospects. From PwC research.
- March 03, 2018
2018 Technology Outlook in the Apparel Market
Reducing product costs is the key business initiative for 2018. Apparel companies are looking to business intelligence and analytics to glean ever more information. The average technology budget in 2017 came in at around 8 percent of total revenue. - Apparel Magazine Research
- February 25, 2018
Amazon Apparel—US Survey Reveals What Shoppers Buy, Which Retailers They Have Switched from and Their Attitudes Toward Amazon as a Fashion Retailer
As measured by number of shoppers, Amazon Fashion is neck and neck with Target as the second-most-shopped apparel retailer in the US. The six takeaways from Fung Retail Tech.
- February 17, 2018
Grocery Retailing, Reimagined
Today’s grocery business will be virtually unrecognizable a decade from now. Grocers can learn from markets that are further along on the learning curve.The most successful grocers will be those that invest to offer an omnichannel experience without losing sight of their unique value proposition and what they stand for in the customer’s mind.
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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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