GMU Center for Retail Transformation

The official twitter for GMU's Center for Retail Transformation, where we keep track of the ever changing world of retail

[GMU Center for Retail Transformation @GmuRetail]

Ever wonder how your favorite stores are changing to thrive in the modern world? At the Center for Retail Transformation, we research and connect with retailers to educate you on this ever-developing industry. Follow along for live-tweeted events and more.

[GMU Center for Retail Transformation @GmuRetail]

Macy’s will host a Thanksgiving Day Parade in the metaverse this year! Viewers can select from different NFT project designs that will be made into a balloon for the 2023 parade.
https://t.co/s0xEJyojBY

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Join us on December 1 at 12pm ET on a panel sponsored by Microsoft where we will address issues like COVID-19, changing consumer behavior, higher commodity prices & more within the Restaurant Sector.
Register here: https://t.co/rR71N1919c
#restaurant #consumerbehavior #tech

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Join us today at 5:30pm ET, as @NatalieZfat, a social media expert and Forbes contributor, hosts a workshop on how to build and grow your own social media presence.

Don't miss out on this free virtual event!

Register here: https://t.co/AMyN3ftx99
#socialmedia #jobsearch

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Chief Supply Chain Officer Dennis Mullahy explains how Macy’s maintains their inventory low compared to competing retailers in the apparel industry, as peak season approaches.

https://t.co/feLPfbg2pH

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Walmart reinvents it’s intimates and sleepwear line, Joyspun, to keep up in this competitive and ever-growing market https://t.co/BWtSMeFRos

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Lululemon provides insight on how they have remained one of the high-end athleisure companies on the market to this day!
https://t.co/4zKTTyI76H

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Join us tomorrow when @GmuRetail hosts a panel sponsored by @msretail where we discuss factors to consider as #retailers and #manufacturers design #supplychains of the future. Here is a teaser video on it
https://t.co/2JaOCxmLI4

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Join us today at 3pm for our #SupplyChain webinar event where we'll discuss technology, data, global trends and more!

https://t.co/H8JQ8aLy76

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Join us on Tuesday, October 18 at 3p.m. ET for a transformative and informational session about the future supply chains. Learn how technology, data, and global trends are reshaping supply chains in this Microsoft-sponsored webinar event!

Register here: https://t.co/F7foCNtTxE

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It looks like that's all for today! Hope you learned so much more about the practical steps retailers are taking to improve their sustainability initiatives #Sustainability

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Patriots, it's starting! Follow this thread for live tweets from the #sustainability panel

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We say the retailer has to do it, but at the end of the day it's the consumer that has to push [sustainability] - Navjit

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A carbon score should be like calories on food, a standard that is easy for the consumer to understand and compare - Julie Channing

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Sustainable products used to be premium, now the goal is to also have manageable costs - Paula Beckel

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The next generation will be demanding [sustainability] from retailers - Navjit @newmine_retail

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We can consume and experience with a good conscience, having less of an impact on the planet - Julie Channing

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"What is sustainability?" Everything we do on planet earth is impacting natural systems -@Adam_Recurate

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Tomorrow at noon you can join us at our live panel on sustainable retail, learn how to make sustainability your priority by registering at the link in our bio! #retail

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Just six more days until our live sustainability panel, Patriots! Click here to register #Sustainability https://t.co/7Lce2ecbi2

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Have you heard? We have another event in just 9 days! Click here to register for our panel on #sustainableretail https://t.co/7Lce2ecbi2