I consider myself well versed in the challenges that retail faces daily. I have pioneered and implemented many ground breaking technology solutions during my time in retail. I previously led Sky’s in-store strategy as well as EE’s.
Here, I want to share my thoughts on this ever changing sector.
We will talk tech, staffing, design and everything in between that impacts success in retail.
John
Every Store Is Different. Your AI Should Know the Difference.
In summary: Retail AI is only as useful as its understanding of the individual store. Most systems approximate by grouping similar stores into...
What are AI planograms, and how are they revolutionizing retail merchandising?
Every inch of shelf space matters (and we mean every inch!). But with growing product inventory lists, faster shifts in shopper behaviors, and leaner...
If Your Stores Could Talk, Would You Like What They Had to Say?
Hello, it’s me — your store.
Retail Automation: Empowering Store Teams, Not Replacing Them
Brick-and-mortar retailers are under growing strain as operating costs rise, labor becomes harder to retain, and margins shrink. In 2025, more than...
From TikTok to the sales floor: How retailers can keep up with micro-trends
Labubu figurines. Stanley tumblers. Dubai chocolate. Micro-trends used to be occasional blips, but now, they’re the new normal. A single influencer...
3 Progressive RFID Strategies Reshaping Consumer Electronics Retail
RFID technology has long been synonymous with loss prevention, thanks to its use in anti-theft tags in stores. But retail has evolved and so has RFID.
How AI Merchandising Turns Tech Browsers Into Buyers
Technology shopping is built on possibility. Shoppers walk into stores energized, eager to test devices, explore features, and envision how new tools...
Merging Art & Science: Modern Merchandising for Apparel Retail
Creative instincts drive visual storytelling and inspire customers to engage. There’s an art to understanding your customers beyond the numbers —...
Strengthening Brick & Mortar Retail Operations with Artificial Intelligence and Automation
Artificial intelligence (A.I.) and automation are now at the core of brick & mortar retail’s digital transformation. These technological advancements...