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🐮🍎 Whether you’ve heard of the brand or not, there’s no denying that Stew Leonard's has redefined the grocery shopping experience by turning it into a theme park-like journey and, in doing so, standing out in a traditional market. This goes beyond selling products to shaping expectations and delivering a unique brand experience. #BrandExperience #CustomerExperience #DistinctiveBrandAssets

The Power of Play in Product Design, demonstrated by Gymshark 🦈 In the dynamic world of design, integrating play into the design thinking process is a game-changer. Here's why: 🌟 Boosts Creativity Play breaks down mental barriers, sparking unique ideas and innovative solutions. 🤝 Enhances Collaboration A playful environment encourages open communication and teamwork, essential for successful projects. 🔍 Improves Problem-Solving Experimentation through play allows designers to refine ideas without fear of failure. Embrace play in your design process to unlock creativity and drive innovation. Let's make design fun and impactful!

🐮🍎 Whether you’ve heard of the brand or not, there’s no denying that Stew Leonard's has redefined the grocery shopping experience by turning it into a theme park-like journey and, in doing so, standing out in a traditional market. This goes beyond selling products to shaping expectations and delivering a unique brand experience. #BrandExperience #CustomerExperience #DistinctiveBrandAssets

This article comes out on the heels of a post I made yesterday. Not directly related- but outside of the ever evolving retail landscape and the move to shop online as Matt Garfield stated, department stores such as Macy's have been known to offer a vast amount of categories and sku's and a more than confusing promo pricing strategy. This almost always leads to an overwhelming shopping experience for the customer- especially if you are trying to attract a digitally savvy consumer as a way to evolve. More consumers are choosing quality over quantity and brands and companies that are experts in their specific niche. That niche💡, however, could be anything as long as its claimed, proven, and executed with excellence. ➡️ From a product category, to specific manufacturing processes, to their in store experiences, all the way to offering amazing value at the right time at the right prices ** 😉 aka off price. Cheering Tony Spring and the Macy's team on as they build their bold new chapter. Amy Pocsik Brenda M. Salamone Sally Marrer Meghan Houle, ACC #retailstrategy #retailinnovation

Did you know over 13 million Americans now play pickleball? The sport grew 52% in 2023 and over 80% in 2022 from the previous year. With adoption continuing to surge and courts scarce, operators are now opening new locations wherever they can, including retail.     Check out JLL’s latest article to learn more about pickleball retail concepts as well as other trends that will impact the industry in 2024: https://bit.ly/3PP9DBs   

Sneak Peak of Episode 7: Ready to make a big impact in the sporting retail world? 💥 Stay tuned to learn how to stand out on the shelves and win over customers! 🏅 Tune in on Tuesday and level up your retail game! #SportingGoods #RetailSuccess #StandOut

🌟 Sneak peek at some potential new merch! What do you think? Should we bring these items into Ashdown Market? Your feedback is crucial—drop us a comment or give us a thumbs up if you'd like to see these in the shop. Let's make our store even better, together! #YourOpinionMatters #NewMerchIdeas #AshdownMarket

“You mean people actually shop at Giordano?" A belittling remark from a stranger which completely changed my life. At 16, I attended a party in a grand Bukit Timah Good Class Bungalow, proudly carrying a Giordano bag with the pair of new jeans I just bought. I was innocent, I didn’t know how “affluent” the people in that party were. Out of nowhere, a stranger approached me and gave me a condescending comment about my choice of brand. And the belittling look in his eyes...It hit me so hard as a 16 year-old boy. His words made me feel small and insignificant. But instead of breaking me, they ignited a fire within. → That moment fueled my determination. It became the driving force behind my journey through countless failures. Whether it was struggling as an AIA agent, sweating over my car grooming business, or losing money in event management. Each setback was painful, but I refused to give up. To anyone who has been mocked or ridiculed, I want you to know: Your worth is not defined by: Where you shop, What you wear, Or what others say about you. → Use those hurtful words as fuel. → Prove them wrong. → Show them your greatness. Life is tough, but so are you. Focus on your goals, take control, design the life you want. And let no one ever have the last say on what you can or cannot do. Prove them wrong. P.S. Do you use hate as fuel for growth? ************** I am Alvin Huang I'm an e-commerce veteran with over $189 million in sales, specializing in scalable growth and resilient leadership. Follow me for real-world strategies and case studies that drive success. Striving to be a better leader, a better husband & a better father... #ProveThemWrong #youarenotwhatyouwear #bekind

Hey Carl, I’m gonna file under: “Teenagers in 2024” 😜 🎯75% of Gen Z (who grew-up in Covid after all) seek experiential or immediate gratification. As did all of us in fact, 1 in 3 aged 15-69 value events more post-Covid. 🎯Over 70% of Gen Z seek shared interests, whether K-pop, Crumbl* or climate. 86% of Gen Z seek influencers and brands that resonate with authenticity, influencing their tribal affiliations. 🎯The purpose-driven consumer remains the largest segment at 45% - fast fashion is getting a bad name. 64% of Gen Z will pay more for environmentally-friendly products. 🎯Having said that, though into impulsive shopping habits post-Covid, Gen Z is now more budget-conscious. For example, 71% of Gen Zers would rather wait for a product to go on sale than buy full price. 🎯It’s only us old folk that are obsessed with omnichannel, physical etc. Gen Z are the OG digital natives. They don’t talk ‘online’ and ‘offline’ they call it “LIFE”. 🎯Gen Z spends more than a month on TikTok - check out Carole on TikTok. And 40% of Gen Z use TikTok for search instead of Google. 97% say social media is their top method for researching shopping options. Congrats to Carole for being bang-on trend! *this from the Mum who dragged her bones across Manhattan to buy a box of Crumbl and then diligently carry them home on an overnight flight for The Firecracker. (The Gen Zers in the crew threatened to nom them 🤣). #TheCPGGeek #IBMRetail #IBMConsumer #FMCG #ConsumerGoods #Retail #RethinkRetail Proud to be a #RethinkRetailTopExpert RETHINK Retail

Besides loving this story in the The Wall Street Journal just for what it is (https://lnkd.in/eW9sj8qX), this is just one more indicator of a macro movement toward slow entertainment or drivers suggesting consumers are looking for possibly a little less sensory stimulation. We're seeing trends toward quiet vacations, bars focused on reading or vinyl, articles on the benefits of slow progress at work. This is a clear countertrend to the high sensory impact experiences that were driving foodservice and other industries (fashion, beauty, architecture) for the past few years. I expect this trend will continue well into next year give the intensity of this year's presidential election and ongoing tumult internationally. How can your brand provide consumers the solace and peace they are looking for? #menumattersllc #trends2024 #consumerbehavior #foodandbeverageindustry #restaurants #foodservice #insights #innovation