Tony D'Onofrio
Research
- November 08, 2015
Omnishopper 2016: Taking the Long-Term View on Keeping the Customer
New research shows that customers are smarter and more likely to stay with current retail choices. For retailers it means customer retention is mission critical and “commitment marketing” is the new level of strategy.
- October 31, 2015
The Global Competitiveness Report 2015-2016
From the World Economic Forum, this report assesses the competitiveness landscape of 140 economies, providing insight into the drivers of productvity and prosperity.
- October 24, 2015
PSFK Future of Retail 2016 Summary Report
Built on a robust study of trends and patterns in the market, the 6th edition of PSFK Labs’ Future of Retail report offers a directional playbook for brands and retailers – defining 10 pillars to build a modern and engaging shopper experience strategy and to go beyond a expectations to create an enhanced shopper experience and therefore, build value, drive sales, and boost loyalty.
- October 16, 2015
Back to the Future: RFID and the Internet of Things
RFID continues to proliferate in the world of fashion, with an uptick in use at both ends of the price spectrum. Apparel’s 9th RFID Report identifies the year’s most pertinent developments and shines the spotlight on industry leaders.- October 10, 2015
Zebra 2015 Global Shopper Study
The retail industry is in the midst of a digital revolution that’s redefining the shopping experience. Online, mobile and in-store technology solutions
are easing and enhancing how we shop — and altering consumers’ buying behavior in unprecedented ways. Great insights from Zebra on future of retail.
- October 03, 2015
2015 Organized Retail Crime Survey
Now in its 11th year, the annual Organized Retail Crime survey brings to light the evolving scope of ORC activity, resources, and policy changes that retailers are putting in place to address this issue. Nearly all retailers (97%) surveyed report being victims of ORC activity in the past 12 months, up from 88 percent in 2014.
- September 26, 2015
Omni-Channel 2015: Taking Time, Money, Commitment and Technology
Customer visibility across channels is considered the most important enabler and the hardest goal to achieve. What are retailers doing to close the gap?
- September 20, 2015
Technology Tipping Points and Societal Impact
A new World Economic Forum report draws the collective knowledge of 800 technology executives and experts to predict how this fourth industrial revolution will play out in the next 10 years through 21 trends. Driven by digital technologies, are we on the cusp of a fourth industrial revolution?
- September 12, 2015
Driving shopper engagement through digital technology
Synchrony Financial third annaul Mobile Shopper Study. Overall mobile adoption continues to climb. Coupon and discount behavior declines for the 3rd year in a row. Less reliance on mobile technology while in the store. See 5 key insights.
- September 06, 2015
The Global Competitiveness Report 2014–2015
From the World Economic Forum, the Global Competitiveness Report 2014-2015 assesses the competitiveness landscape of 144 economies, provides insight into the drivers of their productivity & prosperity.
- August 30, 2015
6th Annual Shopper Experience Study
The One Channel That Matt ers to Customers Shoppers want you to know them and offer personalized experiences. How well does your retail organization measure up? Unleashing the Power of Emotional Connection. As retailing approaches the highly competitive post-omnichannel era, the importance of making emotional connections with shoppers becomes critical to success.
- August 22, 2015
The Internet of Things In Retail: Great Expectations
This RSR Research report contains analysis of the business drivers, opportunities, and organizational constraints surrounding retailers' IoT strategies. It also offers baseline recommendations for navigating the future of IoT, particularly as retailers struggle to define their opportunities in this space.
- August 16, 2015
The Great Disconnect Between LP and IT
Traditional LP Technologies are being co-opted for use in other activities leading to influencers of buying decisions that would otherwise be purview of LP only. In this study we set out to get a view of the differences in how these different business units (specifically IT) see these technologies and LP priorities.
- August 08, 2015
Retail Operations Index: Where in the World Could Your Retail Portfolio Thrive?
The ARCADIS Retail Operations Index offers insight into which locations are most and least difficult to execute, scale and flex large retail programs based on an in-depth analysis of the global retail market over 50 countries. Focus on market demands, economic climate, quality of infrastructure, and ease of establishment and operation.
- August 01, 2015
The Future of the Store – and of the Store Employee
In recent years, the onmi-channel world has turned retail on its ear. But after all the innovation, according to Retail Systems Research, retailers have spoken: the store is back - and employees are going to be the key driver to its success.
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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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