Tony D'Onofrio
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- March 06, 2023
Unemployed Forecasts, by Country in 2023
The unemployment rate in six of the G7 countries hovers near the lowest in a century. With an unemployment rate of 3.4%, the U.S. jobless rate hasn’t fallen this low since 1969. But as some economies navigate a strong labor market against high inflation and hawkish monetary policy, others are facing more challenging conditions. - From Visual Capitalist
- February 26, 2023
Which Countries Have the Lowest Inflation?
Many of the lowest inflation rates around the world are located in Asia, including Macau, China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. But now as China has reopened, some signs of inflation are beginning to appear. Food prices are up 4.8% annually in December, and hotel rates are rising. In Europe, Switzerland has the lowest inflation rate, at 2.8%. - From Visual Capitalist
- February 20, 2023
Ranked: America's Best Places to Work in 2023
Despite widescale layoffs in 2022, technology companies made up more than 40% of Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work list in 2023. You might notice that two regular winners, Apple and Meta, did not make the top 100 this year. - From Visual Capitalist
- February 13, 2023
E-commerce Trends 2023: Top 15 stats + aspects shaping online shopping
Experts predict worldwide retail e-commerce sales will soar from about 5 trillion US dollars to just over 8 trillion dollars by 2026. The average American checks their phone once every 10 minutes.Mobile devices account for 71% of retail traffic and generate 61% of online shopping orders. - From The Future of Commerce
- February 06, 2023
2023 Gartner CIO Agenda Insights for the Retail Industry – How your peers are investing in tech to deliver digital initiatives
The 2023 Gartner CIO and Technology Executives Survey shows Retail CIOs are prioritizing growth and customer experience. This infographic will show you how your peers are investing in tech to deliver on digital initiatives.
- January 30, 2023
DataRePortal Digital Expansion Around the world
There are 4.76 billion social media users in the world or 59.4% of the global population. It grew by 137 million over the past 12 months. Average time spent 2 hours and 31 minutes per day on social media. Added together, the world spends close to 12 hours using social media every day. - From DataRePortal
- January 23, 2023
The Biggest Global Risks of 2023
One telling observation from the data above is that none of the risks left a majority of experts feeling confident in our ability to prevent the risk from occurring, or prepared to mitigate its impact. As the 2020s are shaping up to be a turbulent decade, that could be a cause for concern. - From Visual Capitalist
- January 09, 2023
The U.S. Stock Market: Best and Worst Performing Sectors in 2022
The markets in 2022 were characterized by a lot more pain than gain. In absolute terms, Apple is the biggest loser on the year, shedding $846 billion from its market cap. Meta, which is in the midst of building out its vision for a “metaverse”, also saw one of the biggest declines, shedding $464 billion in market cap. - From Visual Capitalist
- January 02, 2023
Data Dive: 2022 in Review
By the end of 2022, COVID-19 dropped from the No. 1 concern (35%) in January to the No. 10 spot with a mere 11% saying it was a top worry in their country in December. The cost of living passed the pandemic as the No. 1 concern. - From IPSOS
- December 19, 2022
The Most Innovative Countries in the World in 2022
In 1960, the U.S. made up nearly 70% of global R&D spending, and by 2020 this had fallen to 30%. Switzerland ranks at the top for the 12th year in a row—above the U.S., South Korea, and Israel. Globally, four of the five top R&D spending companies are in America: Amazon ($42.7 billion), Alphabet ($27.6 billion), Microsoft ($19.3 billion), and Apple ($18.8 billion). - From Visual Capitalist
- November 28, 2022
The Best Countries to Retire In 2022
The global population is getting older. By 2050, the OECD predicts that 30% of people worldwide will be aged 65 or over. North America only has two countries included in the ranking: Canada (#15) and the U.S. (#18), which both rank relatively high. - From Visual Capitalist
- November 21, 2022
89% of Shoppers Will Pay for Home Delivery
Shoppers are back in stores (76%) and their expectations are creating the “next normal.” But it won’t be the same as the old one. Today’s connected consumers have adapted to having purchases available for pickup and delivery, using self-checkout, and mobile payments. Tech-savvy retailers and associates can impress customers with expertise and efficiency. – From Retail Touch Points
- November 07, 2022
Gen Z’s Favorite Brands, Compared with Older Generations
Overall, the report found that it’s hard for brands to win with Gen Z. Across all brands that were scored, 33% of the general American public rated them as favorable, but for Gen Z respondents the number dropped to 27%. - From Visual Capitalist
- October 31, 2022
Online Holiday Sales to Grow 6.1% in 2022
Inflation will magnify consumer price-consciousness and leave many online shoppers less willing to spend as much on holiday gifts as in the past. Shoppers expect deeper discounts and will rely more on comparison shopping and price matching. - From Digital Commerce 360
- October 24, 2022
The World's Population at 8 Billion
In just 48 years, the world population has doubled in size, jumping from four to eight billion. Of course, humans are not equally spread throughout the planet, and countries take all shapes and sizes. When will the world's population reach 9 billion? - From Visual Capitalist
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It is a Small World
“Even monkeys can fall from their trees.” – Japanese Proverb
Continuing our global learning journey, our next stop is Tokyo Japan. Founded, in 1603, this city was once a small fishing village called Edo. In 1890, it became Tokyo which means Eastern Capital in English.
In Tokyo, you will find the world’s busiest intersection, the Shibuya crossing where 2,500 people cross the intersection, every time the lights turn green. This city also holds the record for the most Michelin starred restaurants at 212 places to enjoy amazing food.
Tokyo is the most populous city in the world with 37 million people. Uniqueness is everywhere, even in vending machines, where you can buy hot meals, fresh produce, and even umbrellas. There is one vending machine in the city for every two people.
Have lost count on the many times I visited Tokyo to experience their modern retail industry. This picture is from the New Otani Hotel gardens, a favorite during multiple visits.
As the Japanese proverb that opened this summary reminds us, no matter how accomplished we become, you can always make a mistake. Overconfidence can lead to missteps. Life is one sweet ride and Japan provides many reminders on how to enjoy it.
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What matters to Today’s Consumer: 2024 consumer behavior tracker for the consumer and retail industries
This report is the third in our annual research series that examines evolving consumer behaviors. This year, we find that many of the behaviors we noted in our 2023 report have persisted, with consumers continuing to express concern about their personal financial situations amid rising inflation. However, this concern has dropped significantly in the past twelve months as just 43% of consumers worry their personal finances will worsen over the next 6–9 months, compared with 80% who were concerned that they would worsen in the equivalent period last year. - From Cap Gemini Read more
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52% of consumers are extremely concerned about their personal finances compared to 61% last year. 43% of consumers fear their personal finances will worsen in the next 6-9 months, far below the 80% last year. One in five consumers has already used generative AI in shopping. - From Cap Gemini
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