Modern CTO

MARCH 7, 2024

Rohit shares his journey from Pizza Hut to a Claire’s, all the while pioneering retail technology. Discover the intersection of fashion, tech, and leadership that’s shaping the future of shopping. A must-listen for anyone fascinated by innovation and the transformative power of retail. in revenue growth momentum.

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CIO

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Among other accolades, he was named Consumer Goods Technology’s 2013 CIO of the Year and was the 2021 recipient of the Bay Area CIO of the Year ORBIE award for Leadership. Humility, Empathy, Adaptability, Resiliency, and Transparency) have become fundamental to his leadership style. Can you unpack those a bit? .

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Pistil Data, a cannabis market intelligence platform , has closed a $6.5 Pistil Data makes market intelligence accessible to cannabis brands and organizes billions of data points to provide customized sales opportunities for cannabis brands. million seed round led by Snoop Dogg’s Casa Verde.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

They understand the unique pressures and demands of leadership positions and can provide tailored guidance to help executives develop the skills and competencies needed to succeed. Effective Strategies for Implementing Board Advisor Coaching Board advisor coaching is a critical component of the leadership development process in organizations.

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CIO

APRIL 17, 2024

The retail industry has no shortage of cases on display where generative AI has shown tangible benefits. Suddenly, you can create engaging customer-facing videos at the click of a button,” says Oliver Banks, retail consultant and author of Driving Retail Transformation: How to navigate disruption and change.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Misfits Market is acquiring Imperfect Foods in an all-stock deal, Misfits Market founder and CEO Abhi Ramesh told TechCrunch. Both online grocery platforms, Misfits Market raised nearly $530 million since being founded in 2018, most recently a $200 million Series C round in 2021 that put its valuation at over $1 billion.

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Modern CTO

JANUARY 4, 2024

Today we’re talking to Creative Tech Marketer & Consultant, Michael Klein. We discuss the origins and evolutions of conversational commerce, how it’s transforming the way we interact with the market, and why authenticity matters more in today’s commerce climate than ever before.

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CIO

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

TPM and TPO are key disciplines in the CPG space that involve managing and optimizing all promotional activities conducted with retailers, from discounts to deductions and payments. In the past, Nilles notes that creating a campaign with retailers around a product could take months to hammer out details, like the proper discounts to offer.

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CIO

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Digital transformation initiatives have picked up in the retail sector in recent years as store chains compete for brand awareness and sales in a rapidly evolving market. By 2026, retailers’ global investments in digital transformation tools are expected to reach $388 billion , growing by 18% a year.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 17, 2023

Cure , a functional hydration brand, is entering a new phase of its growth that includes nearly quadrupling its retail presence from 2021, rounding out its leadership team and closing on $5.6 She also said “legacy players are doing really well as lots of new players have entered the market” in the past few years.

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CIO

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The multinational retail company positions itself as a “people-led, tech-powered” one, and sitting squarely at that intersection is generative AI, the power of which most leaders believe is fully realized when the strengths of people and technology are combined. million associates around the globe.

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Experience to Lead

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Whether you’re employed in a technology-first corporation, oversee operations in a retail chain or run a healthcare organization, every sector demands effective leadership. Even in situations where a person has been in leadership roles for years, the need to constantly be learning and upskilling never disappears.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 16, 2022

Their mission is to eliminate waste in the returns supply chain, which Chris Stanchak estimates is a potential $30 billion market, where between 20% and 30% of items are returned. Retailers don’t like dealing with returns,” he added. “As The retailer has to send it back to the manufacturer, so our goal is to find a new home for it.”.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 22, 2022

What is the biggest and most obvious problem facing e-commerce retailers? By that, I mean customers who find their way to a retailer’s digital home, decide to buy an item, add the item to cart and press checkout — only to quit the last part of the transaction.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 5, 2021

During the pandemic, especially when we were in lockdown, just about every retailer had to build its online presence and do it quickly. “We believe in that shift, and Bluecore is a retail-specific, multichannel personalization platform, and we combine basically three types of data. . First is customer identity.

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CIO

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Every aspect of retail has been disrupted, from the way shoppers research purchases to the methods they use to pay. So, while it’s possible to sketch global trends, an understanding of local markets is vital if merchants are to create services, payment options, and communication strategies that will really resonate. Cybersource.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 19, 2021

One of the original on-demand cannabis delivery services, the Bay Area-based company is set to acquire cannabis retailer and cultivator Green Dragon, which operates in the hot markets of Colorado and Florida. The company cycled through leadership and has seen three CEOs, with Rogelio Choy leading it since 2019.

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CIO

MARCH 7, 2024

It can help to unlock new markets, attract and retain customers, build trust and credibility, and spark innovation. Canada, Mexico, Germany, UK, Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore) and five industries (Manufacturing, Telecoms & Tech, Retail & CPG, Financial Services, Healthcare & Life Sciences).

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 5, 2021

Boat, an electronics and lifestyle startup in India, has raised $100 million in a new financing round that many independent investors termed as the most successful hardware startup story in the world’s second-largest internet market. The startup sells through both online and offline retail channels. and AirPod-like earbuds at $27.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 13, 2022

Today, Salsify , one of the startups building e-commerce solutions to that end, is announcing a big round of $200 million, a sum that speaks both to the demand in the market, and its success to date. Some of the funding will be used, Purcell said, to continue breaking into more markets. We have doubled in size.”

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TechCrunch

MARCH 21, 2022

Powered by People links small brands to retailers keen on supply-chain transparency, sustainability and small-batch production — companies that are also pushed by the need for diversity and have pledged to support small traders as they also keep up with the rise of conscious customers. which is our primary market.

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CIO

MARCH 27, 2024

Given the scalability of PQC, we expect it to feature in our future cryptography landscape, considering our presence in 62 markets around the world.” But even in its current state, the market is already over $1 billion, according to IDC. CIO, Data Management, IT Leadership, Quantum Computing Troy Hilterbrand, CIO, Partner.co

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TechCrunch

JULY 22, 2022

In a press release, she said that “as CEO and future Chair, I look forward to working alongside our retail partners to shape the next decade of grocery’s evolution.”. Founders often transition to executive chairman roles as their companies grow, pivot or require new leadership as the business shifts from a private startup to a public company.

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CIO

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Hussman, which manufactures and services commercial refrigeration equipment for food retailers globally, is a 117-year-old company. Leadership “puts their money where their mouth is.” Those sessions have also been integrated into various learning events for the leadership. The payoff can be significant. “We

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TechCrunch

APRIL 1, 2021

To offset the thin (or even negative) margins that are typically associated with a lot of delivery startups, Glovo aims to become the market leader in the 20 markets in Europe where it is live today, in part by expanding its “q-commerce” service — the delivery of items to urban consumers in 30 minutes or less.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Online retail, as a share of total retail sales , grew to 19.6% The company will also invest in marketing and product development to scale its business valuation tool that Hutchison likens to the “Zillow Zestimate,” but for online businesses. in 2020, up from 15.8% Flippa is an incredible opportunity for us,” he added.

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CIO

MARCH 31, 2023

Blackhawk Network is shaping the future of global branded payments — from QR code payment solutions and retail gift card programs to tailored incentives and reward programs. Cloud Computing, Financial Services Industry, IT Leadership To address this issue, Blackhawk turned to TCS.

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CIO

APRIL 11, 2024

In a cloud market dominated by three vendors, once cloud-denier Oracle is making a push for enterprise share gains, announcing expanded offerings and customer wins across the globe, including Japan , Mexico , and the Middle East. The vendor’s database expertise is also a major plus for the cloud. “I

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TechCrunch

JUNE 7, 2021

The startup said in the letter that it has received an in-principle approval from the board of directors to pursue the public market. India’s stock markets are yet to be fully tested for tech startups’ stocks in the country — though retail investors have shown good signs in recent years.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Instant grocery delivery continues to be a very frothy market, but today comes news of a major funding round for one player in it that investors believe will still be standing after the hype has died down. billion ($2.85 billion post-money).

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CIO

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

ICA, with about 1,300 stores and a 36% market share, was no exception, and in Q2 of 2020, while stay-at-home mandates were enacted, its e-commerce increased by 165%. In addition, ICA has felt pressure from inflation in the last year and has lost market share to cheaper competitors. “And

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CIO

DECEMBER 12, 2022

This strategic partnership is a significant milestone on LSEG’s journey towards becoming the leading global financial markets infrastructure and data business, and will transform the experience for our customers,” said David Schwimmer, CEO of London Stock Exchange Group, in comments published alongside a Microsoft blog post announcing the news.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Shelf Engine ’s mission to eliminate food waste in grocery retailers now has some additional celebrity backers. The company has already helped retailers divert 1 million pounds of food waste from landfills, Stefan Kalb, co-founder and CEO of Shelf Engine, told TechCrunch.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 6, 2021

The founders of Tazah Technologies , a B2B agriculture marketplace in Pakistan, met while serving leadership roles at Uber subsidiary Careem. For example, potatoes are separated into ones for households, restaurants, small retailers, or to be made into French fries, based on what Bajwa and Zaka learned during market research. “We

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 8, 2023

Micromax Informatics once had a firm grip on the local mobile phone market in India, for a time passing stalwarts like Samsung, icons like Apple and many more to be the biggest handset maker of them all. Distributors and retailers are having a hard time with their inventory because there is little demand for Micromax phones from consumers.

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CIO

MARCH 16, 2023

True to his customer-first, business-focused leadership style, he is actively involved with customer interactions as well. Dan Roberts: What do you mean by the ‘transcendent impact’ of IT leadership? If you’re in marketing, you can move over and run a business unit, or become CFO, or you could possibly become CEO.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

million in a Series C funding round co-led by Closed Loop Partners’ Leadership Fund and Piper Sandler Merchant Banking with participation from MissionOG, Harbert Growth, Grotech Ventures, Lavrock Ventures and Point Field Partners. “There is so much value within the connected devices already in the market today,” he added.

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