The cost of love: Valentine’s spending

The cemetery has long been a place to remember loved ones. But did you know that headstones have gone digital? We know there is only so much space on a traditional headstone in which we can let the world know what our family member’s life meant to us or the impact he or she made….

I’m always eager to share the latest innovation insights from colleagues who have been in the trenches with me, and Robert Tucker is one of the best. here is his latest observation on the retail industry: For retailers, and for a growing number of industries, disruption is no longer a theoretical construct. It’s the reality…

Over the last two years, the pandemic has challenged us to reassess our organizational structures, redefine our processes, and adapt our leadership styles. While there’s certainly a light at the end of the tunnel, many of the changes we’ve made as a society are here to stay. As we continue to have discussions about how…

Manufacturers today are facing a broad array of challenges as they strive to develop products faster, improve efficiencies, and streamline their marketing and sales organizations. Manufacturing is a diverse field, but there are common themes among many of the businesses that represent the industry. This includes the need to reduce time and cost to market,…

Smart technology has the power to dramatically alter consumer trends, social norms, and the way we interact with the world around us. Over the last 30-some years, we’ve seen the creation of the internet, Photoshop, portable GPS, mobile broadband, and Google Search. Within a short period of time, each of these inventions has significantly shaped…

I don’t know about you, but as we enter a New Year, I like to look back at the significant events and milestones of the past year that challenged us to grow beyond our comfort zone and propel us forward. Certainly the economic climate impacted every company, large and small. And while some felt the…