Entries by lraul

THE RETAIL INDUSTRY IS READY FOR A REVOLUTION IN COUPONING

‘A total of 167 billion coupons were distributed to US consumers in the first six months of 2011, according to the research firm NCH Marketing Services, and the value of redeemed coupons rose 5.3 percent to $2 billion. But it’s not your grandmother’s Sunday newspaper coupon clipping anymore. Websites with names like Southern Savers, livefabuless.com […]

THE RISE OF THE FIVE-STAR HOTEL QUARANTINE

‘Although leisure travel is currently a pretty lousy idea in most of the world, there are still times when people really need to travel. And with hotels struggling to stay afloat, it makes sense that some of them are turning to a new way to delivery hospitality—to take care of their guests.’ BARE shares an article by Ann […]

SUSTAINABLY-FOCUSED, PLANT-BASED ONLINE GROCERIES ARE THRIVING. HERE’S WHY

‘Besides COVID-19, climate change is one of the biggest challenges we’re facing this decade, but the good news is there is ample opportunity for innovation. Some companies have caught on, proving that some segments of the economy are actually thriving under the circumstances.’ BARE shares an article by Claudia Alarcon for Forbes on sustainable and plant-based online grocery stores.

HOW RETAIL STORES NEED TO CHANGE AND ADAPT IN 2021 AND BEYOND

‘The idea that the pandemic has accelerated pre-existing trends is talked about so much that it’s become a cliché. But it’s become a cliché because it’s true and for retailers with physical stores, that has meaningful implications.’ BARE shares an article by Richard Kestenbaum for Forbes with new changes for retail in 2021.

WHAT WILL RESTAURANTS LOOK LIKE AFTER COVID?

‘You don’t know what you’ve got ‘til it’s gone. Covid-19 revealed the everyday activities many people take for granted until they’re no longer for an option—like eating out in a restaurant.’ BARE shares an article by Blake Morgan for Forbes with main changes for restaurants during Covid-19.