by Rob Gallo | Jun 9, 2022 | Blog, Convenience Store Industry, Industry, Labor, Retail, Technology, Trends
Supply chain disruptions, new shopping patterns, and a labor shortage may collectively become the final catalyst for ESLs Electronic shelf labels (ESLs) have been around for 30 years. Yet they are still a rare site on retail shelves. For most fast-moving consumer...
by Bill Hanifin | Mar 17, 2022 | Blog, Convenience Store Industry, Industry, Payments, Retail, Trends
Has your payments portfolio kept pace with the changes in customer shopping patterns and preferences? Are your co-brand credit cards, private label credit/debit cards, and gift cards optimized for highest value? Are your payment options integrated with your customer...
by Impact 21 | Mar 8, 2022 | Blog, Category Management, Convenience Store Industry, Industry, Retail, Strategy / Retail Management, Trends
In-store profit faces many headwinds these days. Supply chain disruption, inflationary pressure, and increased labor costs have us all wondering how to close the profit gap. As consumers continue to find contentment “nesting” at home, this has reduced the number of...
by Impact 21 | Feb 3, 2022 | Blog, Convenience Store Industry, Foodservice, Industry, Labor, Payments, Retail, Strategy/Retail Management, Technology, Trends, Unified Commerce
Impact 21 Tests The Just Walk Out Technology Firsthand Starbucks and Amazon have launched a new store concept that combines physical and digital retail experiences. They are collaborating to open three locations, built with the order-ahead feature on the Starbucks app...
by Impact 21 | Jan 27, 2022 | Blog, Industry, Retail, Strategy / Retail Management
Your brand brings your company to life. Brand strategy creates a distinct, consumer- and employee-facing identity. It guides workplace culture, decisions, internal & external communication, priorities, and how to go to market. 1. Brand Soul Encapsulates the...
by Impact 21 | Dec 2, 2021 | Blog, Industry, Retail, Strategy / Retail Management
Impact 21 brings a disciplined approach to acquisitions. Our steps are straightforward and methodical. Our plans are comprehensive and proven. We know that successful acquisitions drive deal economics to the bottom line while mitigating risks and disruption to...
