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Loss Prevention Research Council Weekly Series - Episode 21 - Future of Privacy
With Dr. Read Hayes, Tony D'Onofrio, Tom Meehan, and special guest Peter Trepp - CEO of FaceFirst
Future of Privacy, USA robberies up 4%, mall retailers 256% less earnings. Target retail curbside up 700%
Loss Prevention Research Council Weekly Series - Episode 23 - Brand Intimacy
With Dr. Read Hayes, Tony D'Onofrio, and Tom Meehan
Cyberattacks COVID19, new Amazon grocery store, Apparel sales, brand intimacy, Back to school, curbside retail, business continuity.
Loss Prevention Research Council Weekly Series - Episode 24 - Strategies for Retailers to Succeed this Holiday Season
With Dr. Read Hayes, Tony D'Onofrio, Tom Meehan, and special guest Joe Skorupa - RIS News
How upcoming holiday season plays out, including how to succeed. 700 million gifts will not arrive on time.
Loss Prevention Research Council Weekly Series - Episode 25 - The Growth of Livestreaming Ecommerce
With Dr. Read Hayes, Tony D'Onofrio, and Tom Meehan
China Livestreaming Ecommerce 453% three year growth to $129 billion in 2020. Global GDP +5.3% in 2021, USA retail sales -7.6% in 2020, Q4 USA Retail +5%, August ecommerce $5.7 Billion vs $1.2 in 2019.
Loss Prevention Research Council Weekly Series - Episode 26 - The Virtualization of Microsoft Security Operations
With Dr. Read Hayes, Tony D'Onofrio, Tom Meehan, and special guest Brian Tuskan - Microsoft Chief Security Officer
Virtualizing security operations in a pandemic and the inspiration behind Cop to Corporate series, plus Amazon micro centers, Walmart drones, and Inditex leveraging RFID to profitability.
Loss Prevention Research Council Weekly Series - Episode 27 - Why Crime Does Not Pay
With Dr. Read Hayes, Tony D'Onofrio, and Tom Meehan
40+ vaccines in human trials. 20.5% retailers to sit out markdown cycle. 8 in 10 miss social side of shopping. Incarceration = 52% drop in lifetime earnings.
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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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Deloitte Global Retail Outlook 2024
After a prolonged period of suppressed consumer spending, macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty, and rapid changes in consumer behavior (among other things), the global retail industry stands at a crossroads; forced to make decisions about long term investments in new technology and business models while at the same time managing the rising cost of doing business and a decline in the spending power of consumers. - From Deloitte Insights Read more
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The World's Top Flight Routes by Revenue
In 2024, a record 4.7 billion people are projected to travel by air—200 million more than in 2019. While revenues surged to an estimated $896 billion globally last year, airlines face extremely slim margins. On average, they made just $5.44 in net profit per passenger in 2023. Today, the industry faces pressures from high interest rates, supply chain woes, and steep infrastructure costs. - From Visual Capitalist
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The World Ahead 2024: five stories to watch out for
From the biggest election year in history, to how to control AI and even taxis that fly, The Economist offers its annual look at the world ahead. Read more
