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Retailers selling to middle to lower income consumers, those selling discretionary goods, or those with weaker balance sheets or high debt will be hardest hit. More store closings and more bankruptcies will follow in 2023.
According to the IMF, a third of the world economy faces two consecutive quarters of negative growth, the technical definition of a recession. Global inflation is forecast to rise from 4.7% in 2021 to 8.8% in 2022, 6.5% in 2023 and 4.1% in 2024.
Inflation is lowering consumer confidence in multiple major economies. 31% of USA parents say they are struggling to cover day-to-day expenses, 56% do not consider themselves to be financially “healthy."
Adding to the economic risks discussed in the last 2023 predictions video, here are ten global risk scenarios as published by the Economist Intelligence Unit that could negatively impact world economies in 2023.
Predictions are that by 2026, more than 64 billion IoT devices will be connected around the world. Companies and consumers will spend nearly $15 trillion on IoT devices, solutions, and supporting systems from 2018 through 2026.
Creating the first working self-checkout machine took three years and five million dollars. The pandemic accelerated their adoption as a frictionless technology here to stay.
The consensus is that the roots of radio frequency identification can be traced back to World War 2. A 2021 study published by Accenture, labeled RFID adoption in retail as booming. Check out why.
One of my legendary "toasts" integrating fun facts about the city of Cleveland with memorable insights that you will never forget. As they say in Italy, raise your glass and say "Salute".
On multiple levels EAS was really the first item level technology applied to consumer products. As with CCTV video, it was a foundational technology whose evolution to greater intelligence still continues today.
Fast forward 72 years since they first appeared, in 2021, the world crossed over 1 billion CCTV cameras installed worldwide.
From a bar in Dayton Ohio where the barkeep was worried about his profits, to now over 40 Amazon Go stores, it's time to review the humble beginning of the cash register as an employee anti-theft tech
There is no greater gift than the embrace of a child or a special memory that lives with you forever. Enjoy the ride for one day, you will realize it is too short.
“The word “robot” was coined in 1920 by the Czech playwright Karel Capek. The industry robot market is expected to grow at a compound-annual-growth rate (CAGR) of around 10%
‘Field of Gold’, which was one of the tracks on that Sting CD that started it all, perfectly summarizes the journey’s riches that ecommerce has accumulated since its memorable start.
Today, the entire world has been trained to stare at that smartphone screen.
From the humble beginnings of the first supermarket to being part of a sector driving nearly $4 Trillion or 66% of the total revenue for the top 250 global retailers.
A finger drawing on a Miami Beach in Florida was the inspiration for what became the second megatrend transforming the retail industry.
How and where did department stores get their start? Are the continuous rumors that this retail sector is dying true? Let's look back to see the future of department stores.
Although I am cheering all the positive sales forecasts for this coming holiday season, more recent data points to substantial headwinds that will slow down growth. Is it the end of the world?
Short version of my continuously updated Retail Trends Presentation delivered virtually in London, UK in July 2021. The future of retail remains bright.
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Finally, My First Benz has Arrived
Continuing our global tour to learn something new, our next stop is Mannheim Germany, where I had a chance to finally ride in my first Benz.
Mannheim is a city located in south-west Germany at the confluence of the Rhine and Neckar rivers. The first mention of the city was in 766 BC. Surprisingly it is the place where you will find the second-largest baroque palace in Europe (Versailles in France is number 1).
The city is famous for several important inventions. In 1817, Karl Drais invented the forerunner to the bicycle. In 1880, the Siemens company constructed the first electric lift. In 1886, Carl Benz invented the world’s first automobile whose replica I am riding in this picture.
Karl Benz was the first person to own a driver's license. After complaints from Mannheim citizens about his car's terrible noise and smells in 1888, he formally requested Grand Ducal Authority for written permission to drive on public roads.
It is believed that the ‘Mercedes’ part of the brand name ‘Mercedes-Benz’ was taken from Mercedes Jellinek, the daughter of businessman Emil Jellinek. Emil was one of the first buyers of Mercedes-Benz cars, and the name stuck,
Mercedes Benz was the first company to create a hybrid car in 1906. Safety crumple zones and anti-lock brakes also first appeared in their vehicles. Additionally, Mercedes-Benz was among the first to test self-driving technology in 1995.
This picture was from a recent Christmas Markets river cruise and it is a clear visual reminder to never stop having fun. Not sure how far I will get with this Benz, but walking through the steps of history was a high-speed thrill after all.
Deloitte 2023 Retail Industry Outlook
The work for retail executives in 2023 is to advance the innovations created during the pandemic: to drive more profit from the curated experiences, last-mile options, and conveniences that retailers rolled out—all at a time when the purse strings may need to tighten. - From Deloitte Read more
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
How TikTok Could Become a U.S. Company | WSJ
TikTok is at a crossroads, as U.S. concerns about its Chinese ownership grow. Some officials have explored the idea of forcing a sale to a U.S. company. WSJ explains the challenges of making that happen. Read more
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