Tony D'Onofrio
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- 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
- October 17, 2022
A Statistical Analysis on Why eCommerce Businesses Fail
The ratio of failed eCommerce businesses to the successful ones is at declining levels, as 8 out of 10 online stores get abandoned within 24 months of their early growing stages. 23% shoppers are most happy to pay nothing more than the price of the product they are buying, i.e. free shipping. - From Business2Community
- October 10, 2022
Retail Survival Through Personalized Experiences
52% of consumers are more likely to be loyal to a retailer if they receive a personalized experience. 84% of consumers believe that in order for physical stores to survive, they need to make it all about customer experience. 62% of shoppers are more loyal to brands which send promotions while in-store. - From Infographic Journal
- October 03, 2022
How do Americans Spend the Money by Generation?
In 2021, the average American spent just over $60,000 a year. But where does all their money go? One category that varies the most between generations and relative needs is spending on healthcare. - From Visual Capitalist
- September 26, 2022
2022 Holiday Shopping Outlook - Bain & Company
Bain forecasts 7.5% nominal growth in US holiday retail sales. When factoring inflation, real growth is 1% to 3%. Six tips can help retailers capture their fair share this season and beyond. - Bain & Company
- September 20, 2022
Saleforce.com 2022 Holiday Forecasts
The digital surge over the last two years isn’t going anywhere. We predict online sales in November and December will reach $1.12 trillion worldwide and $265 billion in the U.S. While these are big numbers, they’re not an increase over 2021. - From Salesforce.com
- September 12, 2022
Mastercard SpendingPulse: U.S. retail sales expected to grow 7.1%* this holiday season
- August 29, 2022
Animation: The Rise and Fall of Popular Web Browsers Since 1994
When Google’s co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin pitched the idea of starting a Google web browser to CEO Larry Schmidt in 2003, he was worried that they couldn’t keep up with the fierce competition. Eventually, the co-founders convinced Schmidt, and in 2008, Google Chrome was released to the public. - From Visual Capitalist
- August 22, 2022
Which Colleges Have the Most Alumni Who Are CEOs of Fortune 500 Companies
The research team at Academic Influence searched the company bios of all of the CEOs of Fortune 500 companies in 2021 to find the colleges and universities they graduated from as well as the subject(s) they earned a degree in. - From Infographic Journal
- August 15, 2022
The Most and Least Livable Cities in 2022
Of the 172 cities included in the rankings, many of the most livable cities can be found in Europe. However, three of the top 10 are located in Canada: Vancouver, Calgary, and Toronto. - From Visual Capitalist
- August 08, 2022
Which Countries Drink the Most Beer?
The latest available data shows that beer consumption exceeded 177 million kiloliters around the world in 2020. International Beer Day is celebrated on the first Friday of every August in over 200 cities across the globe. - From Visual Capitalist
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It is a Small World
Continuing our global tour to learn something new, our next stop is Nottingham England, the legendary home of Robin Hood.
First some fun facts about Nottingham. It’s also the home to Boots, UK’s largest pharmacy chain, now owned by USA’s Walgreens. It’s the place where the pain killer ibuprofen was invented. The first gig for Paul McCarthy of the Beatles was in this city. Some of its buildings have been the film location backdrop for James Bond and Batman. And it’s the place to imbibe in a pint at the oldest pub in the UK, Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem, which was established in the year 1189.
No one to date has been able to prove that Robin Hood actually existed. The earliest mention was in the year 1377 and most that is known about him can be found in five surviving early ballads.
The merry men are described as yeoman which places them just above peasants, but below the status of a knight. Maid Marian appears much later in celebration of May Festivities of the 16th century.
Friar Tuck made an appearance in the ballads around 1475. Little John arrived in the 15th century. Only five of the merry men are given name in the early ballads.
In some of the versions of the Robin Hood legends, Richard the Lionheart was a friend and in some he was an enemy. If Robin was a real person, there is grave in Kirklees Priory in Yorkshire said to be his. Legend that as he was dying, he fired an arrow and asked to be buried where it landed.
The photo is with a good friend standing in front of THE ORIGINAL Robin Hood while visiting a retailer in Nottingham. May your life be filled with lots of friendships, good health, and prosperity. Remember, you too can become a legend.
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The World Has Changed - Have Retailers? - 15th Annual Zebra Global Shopper Study
There is a notable gap between how retailers believe they are performing and how shoppers feel in key areas. Shoppers prefer easy returns (80%), get in and out of stores quickly (76%), and offer order delivery to home (75%). 45% of retailers will convert more cash register space to self-checkout and 43% are converting space to contactless checkout. – From Zebra Read more
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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
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