Rob Fontanella

So many opportunities with this change to QR. It’s time. Crazy that it hasn’t yet! The 50-Year-Old Technology That Brands and Retailers Are Trying to Quit wsj.com/articles/the-5…

The discount chain is cutting back on inventory, prioritizing store remodels, and expanding its retail media partnership. retailbrew.com/stories/2024/0… via @MorningBrew

Just when you thought your day couldn't get any worse... The price chart for cocoa is something your algebra teacher would use to describe the term “exponential.” morningbrew.com/daily/stories/… via @MorningBrew

"The deadline is fast approaching: If you haven’t already, you must adjust your microwave clock an hour forward by EOD or ride it out until November when it’ll be accurate again. There is no wrong decision." from @MorningBrew Ha! Good stuff as always!

The OTC Network and the powerful tech behind it is a sleeping giant that not using its full potential.

After a slow period for IPOs, some tech companies are testing the water. morningbrew.com/daily/stories/… via @MorningBrew

Hey @amazon , it’s REALLY easy to manage expectations and you still happen to screw it up. If I order on Friday night and it comes Monday - cool! If I order on Friday night and you say it’s coming Sunday but then change it to Monday - not cool! Not hard to do, easy to F up!

The Mars Agency's take on the Neptune/Quotient accusation. Going to be very interesting!!! themarsagency.com/post/neptune-q…

Big News! Neptune Retail Solutions to acquirer Quotient #retailmedia #consumerpromotions businesswire.com/news/home/2023…

Shoppers are leaning into discounts, coupons, and private-label products. "...saw a 48% bump in digital coupon downloads" retailbrew.com/stories/2023/0… via @Retail_Brew

OMG! The desktop media/ad experience has gotten SOOOO bad! It’s like everyone just gave up, said F’ it and let the monkeys and bots take over. No design, no UX, no CX. Sad to see. #media #adsales #digitaladsales #rant

CPG giants report strong quarterly earnings. (Due to price....but loosing customers and share.) retailbrew.com/stories/2023/0… via @Retail_Brew

Quote of the week! "The days of an internet company trying to e-scooter their way to solving world hunger through solar-powered NFT horse racing just to compete with Disney+ are over." - @MorningBrew Spot on. It was fun while it lasted. Maybe we'll get back there some day.

It was 937 days since I was on the subway. 2.56 years. Very weird.

“The majority of retail sales volume still takes place in store…”!!!

This would be BIG to say the least. One of the biggest things to hit CPG retail in a long time. 👀 #following

Connected Shelf isn't going away. The way we shop IS changing. Every piece of tech isn't always a "Game Changer", but in aggregate, it's the innovation that counts! The new suite of tech aims to be the “antidote to Amazon” for grocers retailbrew.com/stories/2022/0… via @Retail_Brew

Despite their past “looser reputation” QR codes are a great universal gateway to the digital <>physical experience shoppers expect in CX

@MarshaCollier Great to see! Despite their past “looser reputation” QR codes are a great universal gateway to the digital <>physical experience shoppers expect in CX

Consumers' Use of #QR Codes for Shopping Assistance Up Significantly From Last Year 👉🏻 More consumers are also leveraging other digital touchpoints along the path to purchase. #Marketing #tech bit.ly/3wgTHhI

@Quicktake Capitalism will find a way! 👍

A replacement for Starbucks, Stars Coffee, has opened in Russia after the coffee company closed all of its stores in protest of the invasion of Ukraine, and they pretty much look identical ☕️