Phygital Splash 20: From European Brands Expanding to the USA to Impact Report of AI on Society
“Would a musician feel flattered by the loud applause of his audience if it were known to him that, with the exception of one or two, it consisted entirely of deaf people?”
– Arthur Schopenhauer
Greetings, dear readers! It's time for another captivating edition of At Lader's, your go-to weekly newsletter delving into the fascinating intersection of offline and online worlds. Get ready to dive into a plethora of thought-provoking topics and captivating insights that will leave you inspired and informed.
As we approach the holiday season, it's crucial to stay informed about retail trends. One of the articles from this edition has invaluable insights into retail sales in the week leading up to Thanksgiving.
As a marketer, I thoroughly enjoyed reading an article about Euro brands making their mark in the United States in Vogue Business . I've been interested in brand management and international growth for years, so expert thoughts about luxury and fashion brands going global have always piqued my curiosity. Understanding the strategies, challenges, and success stories behind the expansion of these iconic brands into new markets is not only fascinating but also provides valuable insights into the ever-evolving landscape of global business.
In our quest for personal growth, the concept of personal discipline becomes paramount. In one of the articles from this edition, you can discover what personal discipline truly means and learn effective strategies to cultivate it in your life.
On a personal note, I was thrilled to receive an invitation to participate in an event for Techstars EMEA-based mentors. It was an incredible opportunity to connect with fellow mentors who share a passion for driving startups to success and shaping the future of technology innovation.
Thank you for reading!
Microsoft Ignite 2023: Copilot AI expansions, custom chips and all the other announcements | Cody Corrall TechCrunch
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Microsoft hires ex-OpenAI leaders Altman and Brockman to lead new AI group | Manish Singh TechCrunch
What We Learned About Retail Sales In The Week Before Thanksgiving | Nikki Baird Forbes | (Statistics include data from Macy's 家得宝 Samsonite Burberry 塔吉特百货 The TJX Companies, Inc. 沃尔玛 雅芳 京东 )
Euro brands keep landing in the US. Are customers ready to greet them? | Madeleine Schulz Vogue Business
European brands are ramping up their US presence with new stores, undeterred by declining fashion and luxury sales as customers grapple with inflation and cost of living increases. Will those consumers be there to spend when stores open?
The European brands such as Essentiel Antwerp ba&sh Kurt Geiger On expand to the USA.
Consumers in the accessible luxury bracket have been hit the hardest by this downturn, posing a potential hurdle for contemporary European brands looking to double down on the US market. However, experts flag that this means there’s room for brands to fill the ever-increasing gap between top- and low-end fashion, for those now unable to splurge on the high-end, but might be spending in the middle.
For European brands opening in the US, it’s not just about America —?it’s also an entry point to a more global market.
Personal Discipline: What Is It and How To Create One | Ivaylo Durmonski
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We are all trying to find happiness in a world where seemingly everyone else is happy – or at least that’s what appears online.
Personal discipline is regulating one’s behavior, being responsible for one’s own actions, forming new habits and rules in pursuit of a desired lifestyle and identity. Personal discipline involves the consistent practice of self-control, self-awareness, and adherence to predetermined standards or principles – especially when faced with distractions, obstacles, or temptations.
Personal discipline is about accepting the kind of individual you are and want to be – your values, what you want, what you don’t. Then, you no longer waste energy trying to defend that image in front of others. Rather, you prioritize the simple – and boring as mentioned above – actions that will keep you tight to your desired personality.
The simple version of creating effective personal discipline is about boundaries. Establishing clear boundaries sets expectations for your actions and relationships. When you respect these boundaries, you cultivate a sense of self-respect and self-worth, fostering a strong foundation for personal discipline.
In a world full of novelty and noise, being self-disciplined lies at the intersection of having a lot of rules and having zero rules. Understanding that you need to empathically put up guardrails, but at the same time ensure that these don’t become concrete walls, is key.
Reflect stands out as one of the note-taking apps that continually pushes the boundaries of AI integrations and AI-powered features. Recently, Reflect introduced its AI palette to the mobile app, allowing users to select text within any note, tap on the sparkles icon, and choose from a range of prompts to enhance their note-taking experience. Moreover, users can now create and save their own custom prompts directly within the mobile app, providing even more flexibility and personalization.
In addition to these exciting AI enhancements, Reflect has also released three new features: advanced search, AI chat, and similar notes. With advanced search, users can easily filter their notes based on daily dates, backlinks, pinned status, and more, enabling efficient organization and retrieval of information. The AI chat feature enables users to engage in conversations with their search results using the powerful GPT-4, allowing for quick summarization of note collections or reflection on past writings. Finally, the similar notes feature utilizes client-side embedding to create a semantic index of users' notes, resulting in a "similar notes" section that appears whenever a note is opened, showcasing semantically related content.
2023 John Lewis Christmas Advert
John Lewis & Partners has once again unveiled a captivating Christmas advertising campaign, this time featuring a mischievous carnivorous plant and the mesmerizing voice of opera superstar Andrea Bocelli.
Departing from last year's understated charity-focused video showcasing a skateboarding foster dad, the renowned department store chain has returned to its beloved formula of a heartwarming tale that revolves around a child and their extraordinary companion.
However, this year's ad takes an unexpected twist with the addition of an infectious Italian rock opera performed by the talented tenor Andrea Bocelli. Anticipation is high for the 2023 edition of the John Lewis Christmas ad, which has evolved into a cherished national tradition over the past decade, signifying the start of the festive shopping frenzy.
On the latest episode of the 麦肯锡 on Consumer and Retail podcast, hosted by Monica T. , we delve into the fascinating topic of US consumers' holiday shopping behaviors and expectations. Two experts - Colleen Baum and Tamara Charm - share insights about consumer shopping behavior.
In the quest for the best deals, American consumers are taking a different approach this holiday season by spreading out their spending across several months. This shift has significant implications for retailers who are eager to understand and adapt to these evolving trends.
Rather than splurging all at once, consumers are exercising caution and restraint when it comes to opening their wallets.
To capture the attention and spending of these discerning shoppers, retailers need to offer personalized promotions, same-day delivery options, and convenient "buy now, pay later" plans. These strategies not only cater to the changing preferences of consumers but also help build trust and loyalty in a competitive marketplace.
People will continue to shop in stores and take purchases home with them. But for those shopping online, the big difference this year versus last year is the uptick in next-day and same-day delivery. About 32% of consumers expect to use some version of expedited fulfillment, which will be a challenge for retailers that do not have a national distribution network—unless they’re using their stores. About 12% of consumers will continue to pick up in-store.
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