DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Do you think there is a real future for cashierless stores in the convenience store channel? Will 7-Eleven’s commitment to digital technologies be a point of competitive difference for the banner going forward? Interactive Edge’s CEO, Zel Bianco comments, featured on RetailWire’s Braintrust : Mr. DePinto’s decision to Read more…
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Has the internal development of software become more important with digital’s increasing prevalence across retail and the fast-changing technological landscape? How should retailers determine which IT projects to insource versus outsource? Interactive Edge’s CEO, Zel Bianco comments, featured on RetailWire’s Braintrust : There is just no way for Read more…
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Which of the tips above do you find most valuable? Do you have any additional tips for retailers looking to make the most of their time at trade shows? Interactive Edge’s CEO, Zel Bianco comments, featured on RetailWire’s Braintrust : These are all good suggestions, but tapping into Read more…
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What do you see as the current state of LGBTQ affairs within the retailing industry? Do you find the business case for extending employer-provided benefits to LGBTQ employees, their partners and families compelling? Interactive Edge’s CEO, Zel Bianco comments, featured on RetailWire’s Braintrust : Kudos to those retailers Read more…
Is the new Choice Market concept in line with the needs of today’s consumers or a too far ahead of its time to take hold? What features of the concept do you think will become commonplace within the convenience channel in the years ahead? Interactive Edge’s CEO, Zel Bianco comments: Read more…
Are retailers underestimating radio advertising’s ability to target specific audiences? Do you see the medium regaining popularity among retail advertisers in the years to come? Interactive Edge’s CEO, Zel Bianco comments: In a word, yes, they are. Radio is a medium that I place under the category of “as much Read more…
What factors are driving the current boom and bust realities of retail real estate in markets across the U.S.? Can you offer solutions for reducing vacancy rates in places such as Manhattan? Interactive Edge’s CEO, Zel Bianco comments: I agree with Bob that there are many factors to this dilemma, Read more…