🔁 Resale Revolution

January 27, 2025

Work Smart with AI in 2025

You’ve tried AI tools—but are you using them to their full potential? Brands are creating content 2-3X faster and cutting costs by 40-70%. Continuum’s AI Guide will help you scale smarter, save more, and grow confidently in 2025.

🗃️ What’s Shaping the Shelves?

Retail inventories in the U.S. continue to rise sharply, reflecting cautious consumer spending patterns and supply chain adjustments. Many retailers are adopting more precise inventory management practices to prevent overstocking while maintaining the flexibility to meet demand. These trends highlight the growing importance of data-driven strategies in retail operations. Read more.

🧙 Retail Masterclass

In this podcast episode, Steve Preston, CEO of Goodwill Industries International, sheds light on the growing resale market. Steve discusses how the perception of thrifting is evolving, the impact of digital innovation, and how Goodwill’s strategic priorities align with community engagement. He also explains what’s fueling the surge in resale today and how the organization leverages its proximity to customers to strengthen connections..

💡 An Everyday Market Hack

Use Augmented Reality (AR) for in-store and online shopping experiences. By allowing customers to visualize products in their homes or virtually try them on, retailers can reduce returns and increase buyer confidence..

🧐 Shopper Insights

Deloitte's report emphasizes the need for businesses to invest in technology and talent to deliver seamless shopping experiences while staying competitive. A focus on sustainability and digital transformation will be key to meeting these expectations.

Retail Innovation

Target recently announced its decision to discontinue Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, joining a growing list of U.S. companies making similar moves. While some applaud the shift as a return to focusing on core business priorities, critics argue it risks alienating key demographics.

Walmart's new Home Office campus in Bentonville, Arkansas, is setting a new standard for sustainable workplace infrastructure. This 350-acre campus is not only a corporate headquarters but also a shining example of eco-friendly design and a major boost for EV adoption. The campus features an impressive 300 EV charging stations, eliminating range anxiety for both employees and visitors. This makes Walmart a leader in workplace EV infrastructure, pushing corporate America toward cleaner, greener transportation solutions.

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