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Even before the coronavirus pandemic started gamers had already begun to shift from buying packaged software at brick and mortar stores to downloading games directly to their consoles. -from CNBC
It’s becoming more and more popular in China, with online streams raking in millions of viewers and buyers. But could it ever take off in other parts of the world? -CGTN Europe
Costco makes billions doing what in retail might once have been thought unthinkable: charge people to shop there. -from CNBC
Here are some ways to spot fake reviews and what Amazon and others are doing to try and stop them -CNBC
As retail traffic continues to migrate to digital, companies are changing how their sites are designed using principles of behavioral economics. -from Cheddar
How spending habits are changing as millions of Americans continue to work from home. -from Yahoo Finance
Once known for its “treasure hunt” atmosphere, colorful home furnishings, and distinctive holiday decorations, Pier 1 filed for bankruptcy in February 2020. -from CNBC
Apple Marina Bay Sands is the first Apple floating store in the world and will be opened soon. -from SG Yap
Brooks Brothers -- the self-proclaimed oldest clothier in the U.S. -- filed for bankruptcy in July. -from WSJ
Amid lockdowns and social distancing, the pandemic is changing what consumers want and how they buy it. -from CNBC International
From partnering with Instacart to launching Walmart+ as a competitor to Prime, here are all the ways Walmart is looking to catch up with Amazon's dominance in e-commerce. - From CNBC
J.Crew was the first big retail chain to file bankruptcy in the wake of coronavirus lockdowns. -from WSJ
Starting with the opening of the Southland Mall in 1956 malls have been a vaulted piece of Americana for decades. But in recent years they’ve rapidly lost their value. -from Business Insider
Amazon Alexa Example of the Future of Retail. 43% of voice-enabled device owners use the technology to shop. Nearly 5.5 million USA adults make purchases with their smart speakers. -TDInsights Live
WSJ tracked hundreds of store closures, coronavirus statistics and lockdown measures to piece together Apple’s shutdown strategy.
A typical day in the life after COVID-19 for shopping center employees in China as they go about their daily work routine.
Will the coronavirus pandemic lead to long-term changes in how we shop for food? -from WSJ
Latest video from Inditex summarizing their over 1 billion Euros ($1.13 billion) investment in innovation including RFID, self-checkout, and mobile pay.
Analysts and economists are paying close attention to monthly retail sales numbers as a way to gauge how the economy may be recovering from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. -from WSJ
When the coronavirus pandemic hit, Kohl's closed all of its stores nationwide on March 19, and wasn't able to reopen until early May. -from CNBC
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“You miss 100% of the shots you don't take.” - Wayne Gretzky
Continuing our global journey to learn something new, our next stop is Toronto, the largest city in Canada and the 4th largest city in North America. The architectural icon of the city is the CN Tower which until 2007 held the world record as the tallest free-standing structure on the planet. The new king of the architectural hill is now the Burj Khalifa in Dubai.
More than 50% of current Torontonians were born elsewhere with its citizens representing over 200 distinct ethnic origins. There are roughly 180 languages and dialects spoken in Toronto and 44% of residents have a first language that is not English or French.
Did not know that the famous USA baseball player Babe Ruth hit his first professional home run in Toronto in 1914 when he was a 19-year-old rookie for the minor league Providence Grays. Amazingly, Toronto is home to 10 million trees with the oldest being a 300-year-old oak in North York. Yonge Street in the city is the longest in the world at 1,896 km (1,178 miles).
From visiting multiple cities in Canada, I can confirm that hockey is a religion. This picture was taken at a Retail Council of Canada event where I had the pleasure of delivering my “Disruptive Future of Retail” keynote presentation. The hockey jersey was a gift from my great Canadian friend Robert Simoneau.
Life is one great journey and I would encourage you to indeed never miss taking 100% more shots at making it enjoyably memorable.
2023 USA Grocery Shopping Trends
Gain a deeper understanding of grocery shoppers’ changing habits and behaviors over the past few years. The Food Marketing Institute explores in detail shoppers’ weekly spend, primary store choice, and engagement with the emerging array of online and in-person grocery options. - From FMI.org Read more
Countries Where Children Are the Most Satisfied with their Lives
Comprehensive data from UNICEF on where children are the most satisfied with their lives, including statistics on mental well-being, suicide rates, physical health, obesity rates, academic achievement, social skills, family time, and more. - From Infographic Journal
Inside Elon Musk’s Fascination With ‘X’ | WSJ
Elon Musk changed Twitter’s name to X in late July, marking a major change for the social media company. His fascination around ‘X’ dates back to 1999, when he envisioned X.com as a banking site. Read more
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