07
Jul
2016
Experience Rules Retail
Posted On July 7, 2016  By Julie D. Stern  And has No Comment

“Experience” is the hottest word in retail these days. In “The Rise of Experiential Retail,” the cover story of the summer 2016 issue of Development magazine, author Maria Sicola describes how brick-and-mortar stores, malls and shopping districts are using authentic, hands-on experiences to differentiate themselves from […]

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17
Jun
2016
Is Wearable Technology Closing the Gender Gap?
Posted On June 17, 2016  By Kathryn Hamilton, CAE  And has 1 Comment

“Digital fluency” – or the extent to which both men and women have embraced digital technologies to achieve a competitive advantage – is leveling the playing field for men and women in commercial real estate. RE:Tech says that wearables and other emerging technologies have a positive […]

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04
Feb
2016
Street Furniture Gets Smart
Posted On February 4, 2016  By Julie D. Stern  And has 4 Comments

Various types of street furniture — the benches, tables, bus stops, signs, lightposts, taxi stands and even waste receptacles placed in public and private outdoor spaces by cities and property owners — are gradually joining the vast “Internet of Things.” These cloud-connected devices offer property owners […]

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22
Jan
2016
Apps to Keep in You the (Business) Loop
Posted On January 22, 2016  By Kathryn Hamilton, CAE  And has 1 Comment

Technology: helping you get – and stay – ahead of business. As we continue through the month of new resolutions and big plans for the year, let’s take a look at some of my recommendations for interesting, useful and zany business apps that you can use to […]

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11
Jan
2016
The Move Toward Mobile
Posted On January 11, 2016  By Brielle Scott  And has 2 Comments

It was English poet John Donne who said, “No man is an island.”  But in the 21st century, one could argue that a man (or woman) with a smartphone has all he or she needs. There are apps for online banking, food delivery, weather forecasts, navigation […]

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02
Nov
2015
A Beacon of Good Cheer for Retailers this Holiday Season
Posted On November 2, 2015  By Marie Ruff  And has No Comment

The holiday shopping season could sparkle in a new way this year as major retailers such as Walmart increasingly invest in geolocation and other digital technology to offer a personalized, responsive shopping experience – that also drives up sales. Whether you are searching high and low […]

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30
Sep
2015
The Glitz and Gigabytes of Wearable Tech
Posted On September 30, 2015  By Marie Ruff  And has No Comment

From fitness gadgets to smart glasses and smart watches … what will the world’s techies come up with next? Did you guess clothing or jewelry? The Guardian article titled, “Is wearable technology set to take over our wardrobes?” proclaims the rise of smart fashion, from glamorous […]

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02
Jul
2015
Apps, Data Mining and Smart Buildings: New Tools for CRE
Posted On July 2, 2015  By Kathryn Hamilton, CAE  And has No Comment

Technology is supposed to make our lives a little easier, right? Let’s be honest: sometimes it does, like apps that let us order carryout or anything-Amazon. And sometimes it’s just a hassle. First gen Apple Maps, anyone? Maria Sicola, head of research for the Americas with […]

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