John Saywell - RPM Retail

Retail scientist & entrepreneur. Founder of RPM - providing cloud BI for small and medium businesses

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The latest survey from the Sports & Fitness Industry Association measures the 5-year percent change in fitness and exercise activities

- Group cycling (Soul Cycle, etc) has plummeted
- Pilates booming: its 5-year growth rate is almost double everything else
- Yoga grew the most in the last year (not pictured below, but in the report)

What surprises you?

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"Competence is often less of a problem than confidence.

An underrated aspect of doing anything hard is believing in yourself. Action creates both confidence and momentum ..."

A Tiny Thought found in the @farnamstreet Weekly Newsletter https://t.co/DYFK3MZ4kP

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"If you're having trouble getting started, shorten the distance between where you are and where you focus.

[...]

Keep the goal but change the focus to the next step."

- A Tiny Thought in the @farnamstreet newsletter https://t.co/DaZgh3IOdh

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A falling out of love letter to the university (....we need to talk) https://t.co/aHptq78WYP via @grantsnz

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Josie Pagani: As the world goes local, we're lagging behind. Time to catch up. Great observation about the need for strong local communities. https://t.co/w1Yu6Suzo8

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@geonet Felt as a steady wobble in Wellington airport. Lasted for 5 seconds with some ongoing rumbles.

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#airnz On the way out of Kerikeri airport

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Pharmacy - April 2020 Retail Sales Figures - https://t.co/xH2wPCYXXf

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GSK, Pfizer close joint venture - Drug Store News https://t.co/1zj53zxa24

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The reason why a lot of stores are doing well is because they tap into the local community, and create that sense of belonging. https://t.co/XbmWgIMw71

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Way to go Elizabeth

[Massey Uni Health @MasseyUniHealth]

Congratulations to #MasseyUni Master of Nursing grad & @Akld_DHB paediatric nurse Elizabeth Saywell, who was recently awarded the Ann Craig Memorial Award from Rotary Newmarket for excellence in family-centered care and best patient outcomes. Well done Elizabeth! 👏🎉

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‘Retail apocalypse’ now: Analysts say 75,000 more U.S. stores could be doomed. https://t.co/NcmMOVPUQr

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The Pharmacy Co-op retail pharmacy group first members' conference https://t.co/G5SJ8SOO22

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US study shows that OTCs save healthcare system $146B yearly - Drug Store News https://t.co/WUAtOpVTZD

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Stock Management using Business Intelligence at Rangiora Vet Centre: A Case Study https://t.co/VgVrV8Qr4W

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Thomas' Sales Go Off Track. What Mattel's 18% Stock Drop Means for the Economy https://t.co/Ut9bGXp5nf

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Benefits of Big Data for retailers:
• Better forecasting visibility.
• Improving sales by reducing out of stock items.
• Cost savings on excess inventory.
• Enhanced supplier collaboration.
• New sales and revenue opportunities.
https://t.co/a9hS8DofNe

[Fantastic Mr Wilf @wilfthewhiff]

Monday - Greg
Tuesday - Ian
Wednesday - Greg
Thursday - Ian
Friday - Greg
Saturday - Ian
Sunday - Greg

The Gregorian calendar

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Ted Baker Delivers The Best Shopping Experience Around https://t.co/Fvb1s1Y1t9