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From IoT to IoT… Wait What? Upcoming Consumer Electronic Trends
CES (Consumer Electronics Show) 2020 happened last week, and it unveiled trends to watch in the upcoming years. One thing is for sure—the resounding shift is now not just based in the Internet of Things, but in the Intelligence of…
How Retailers are Currently Using IoT Technologies
IoT (internet of things) is now ubiquitous with 5G; combined, both technologies will have a significant impact in the marketplace. Major retailers are finding ways to use these new tools and technology to improve work processes and flow. At a…
Learning the Current IoT Landscape – Takeaways from MWCA ‘18: Part III
This is the third post of our three-part takeaway series from MWCA 2018. In Part I, we discussed The Connected Future and what 5G will bring; including how it will provide a lift for both AI and VR technologies. In…
B-Stock & CTIA Certification Set Grading Standards, Energize the Secondary Mobile Market
Rules and standards are more important to selling trade-in mobile devices on the secondary market than you may think. Here we’ll explore how B-Stock, the world’s leading B2B auction platform, joined an important standardization initiative, and wound up improving sales…
Selling Used Phones Stays Profitable During Global Chip Shortage
Whether looking through the lens of a business leader or simply a consumer, you may have noticed that new products like computers, IoT smart devices, automobiles, and mobile phones, seems pricier and harder than ever to find. You’re right, and…
2019 CPG Consumer Confidence Report
A February 2019 consumer confidence report published by IRi summarizes research findings for e-commerce retail sales. This post will focus on the grocery and CPG portions of the report. Download the PDF: Consumer Confidence Reflected in E-commerce Growth. Quick Facts:…
Consumer Returns Best Practices
By 2027, the value of consumer returns will near $1 trillion. Current trends show that the majority of these returns will stem from e-commerce; which currently has a 30% return rate. Online returns are caused in part by lax return…
Technology Trends & Implications for Retailers
A main theme throughout the Reverse Logistics Association 2019 conference was centered around technology and how it fits in with retail and manufacturers. By now, most people know that 5G technology is right around the corner with promises of faster…
The Connected Future – Takeaways from MWCA ‘18: Part I
This is the first post of our three-part takeaway series from MWCA 2018. In this post, we discuss The Connected Future and what 5G will bring; including how it will provide a lift for both AI and VR technologies. Part…
Mobile Retail Sales, 5G, AI & Social Data – Takeaways from MWCA ‘18: Part II
This is the second post of our three-part takeaway series from MWCA 2018. In Part I, we discussed The Connected Future and what 5G will bring; including how it will provide a lift for both AI and VR technologies. In…
10 Technologies Retail Supply Chain Executives Should Know About
Technology is changing quicker than ever before; what might have passed for a novelty a few years ago, could be the key to future success. Take for example 3D printing: a few years ago 3D printers were extremely expensive, not…
Excess Inventory Liquidation’s Bad Rap
The Dirty Little Secret that Isn’t a Secret The term “liquidation” has developed a very negative connotation in business. It is instantly associated with failure. It may have resulted from a product being introduced with a design flaw or technical…