Welcome to this week’s edition of the RETHINK Retail newsletter!
RETHINK Retail
RETHINK Retail explores the evolution of retail in today’s connected world. Retail: podcasts, insights, research.
January 25th, 2025
Catch up on everything from engaging webinars to updates on must-attend retail events in our latest edition.
NEWS, EVENTS, AND WHAT YOU CAN'T MISS IN THE RETAIL INDUSTRY!
Upcoming: The Retailer Dinner Mixer!
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The Retailer Dinner Mixer is coming to eTail West this February! ???
Details are on the way—stay tuned for updates!
Nominations Open Exclusively for the RETHINK Retail Community!?
We’re excited to announce that nominations for the?Last Mile Retail Awards (LMRA)?are?temporarily reopening exclusively for the RETHINK Retail community.
This is your chance to celebrate standout retailers and teams who excel in last-mile delivery!
???10 Categories, 20 Awards
From?Customer Experience?to?Sustainable Retailer?and?Hall of Fame, the LMRA Awards honor the visionaries shaping the future of retail logistics.
The awards ceremony will take place on?May 21, 2025, during?Home Delivery World, the premier event for retail supply chain and logistics leaders!
The Whole Sale: Profitable Wholesale Strategies for Brands
Think wholesale is dead?
Liza Amlani, Principal and Founder of Retail Strategy Group, and one of our Top Retail Experts, is here to prove otherwise—alongside Raj Dhiman, PhD.
Cutting out the middleman sounded great for margins... until brands became the middleman and watched profits disappear.
The truth? Wholesale partnerships aren’t just alive—they’re thriving when done right.
In The Whole Sale, Liza and Raj unpack how to:
? Avoid common (and costly) pitfalls
? Build partnerships that actually work
? Drive growth for your brand
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NRF 2025 HIGHLIGHTS
Article: RETHINK Retail’s Week at NRF 25
What a week at NRF 2025! ??
From game-changing AI solutions with Fortinet and Cognizant to marketplace strategies shared by Linnworks, this year’s show was packed with insights shaping the future of retail.
We loved connecting with leaders like Matt Swanson, Scott TumSuden, and Georgia Leybourne—their expertise is a must-read in our recap. ???
领英推荐
Video: Exclusive Booth Tour with Cognizant!
From Virtual Try-On Solutions to AI-Powered Returns Optimization and Sustainability Tools, Cognizant’s award-winning booth at NRF 2025 showcased the future of retail innovation.
In our latest video, Sushant Warikoo, SVP & Business Unit Head Retail, and Scott TumSuden, Vice President at Cognizant, share how Generative AI, automation, and advanced analytics are driving transformation across the retail landscape.
Video: RCA Highlights at NRF 25
Watch how the Retail Cloud Alliance, alongside Microsoft, Cognizant, VusionGroup, Kyndryl, Logicbroker, and Icertis, showcased groundbreaking innovations shaping the future of retail.
Don’t miss the chance to see industry leaders in action and discover the technologies driving transformation.
TAILORED REPORTS FOR RETAILERS
Access The Future of Quick-Service in our Latest Report
In collaboration with T-Mobile for Business, we’re excited to share our latest report: "Connectivity: Powering the Quick-Service Workforce."
This in-depth guide reveals how 5G technology is revolutionizing Quick Service Restaurants by:
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Kibo Named a Leader in The Forrester Wave?
Every successful retailer knows: the right tools make all the difference. When it comes to order management, Kibo leads the way.
Named a Leader in The Forrester Wave?: Order Management Systems, Q1 2025, Kibo’s OMS stands out for:
? Perfect scores in Enterprise Inventory Management and Fulfillment Automation.
? A forward-thinking Strategy designed to solve modern retail challenges.
? Powerful tools to enhance omnichannel order management and deliver seamless customer experiences.
Ready to make data-driven decisions that set your business apart? This report is packed with insights to help you take the lead in 2025.
Building Resilient Retail Ecosystems for 2025
As we enter 2025, retailers face unprecedented opportunities and challenges; from the explosive growth of hybrid shopping models to the projected rise of Gen Z as a powerful consumer base.
The Retail Cloud Alliance’s latest report, “Building Resilient Retail Ecosystems for 2025”, offers a guide to understanding and leveraging the trends shaping the future of retail!
Featuring expert insights from leaders at Microsoft, Logicbroker, Icertis, Kyndryl, and VusionGroup, this report dives deep into these transformative trends, offering actionable insights to help retailers adapt and thrive in a competitive landscape.