The \u201cnew\u201d world:<\/strong> A metaverse primer: Companies should see the metaverse as the evolution of the internet or smartphones, but instead of interacting with keyboards or touchscreens, users are immersed in interactive environments, making them captive and active participants in cyberspace.<\/p>\n What the metaverse means for retail today, and what\u2019s in store for tomorrow:<\/strong> While the promise of the metaverse for retail holds great appeal (shopping experiences integrated seamlessly throughout immersive digital worlds), the development of the technology to support it is still in the very early stages.<\/p>\n At the National Retail Federation\u2019s Big Show, all eyes were on the metaverse:<\/strong> Retailers are getting excited about the metaverse, seeing it as an opportunity to deepen customer relationships.<\/p>\n \u201c85% of consumers feel that for brands to be successful in the future, digital presences will be essential.\u201d<\/p>\n Emma Chiu, Global Director, Wunderman Thompson Intelligence<\/p>\n Need to light a fire under your team? Let us inspire them with guest speakers (in-person and virtual) that will help you realign, reset, and refocus.<\/p>\n Topics can include:<\/p>\n DM<\/a> us!<\/strong><\/p>\n #BeOurGuest<\/strong> DM<\/a> us!<\/strong><\/p>\n Please share what you\u2019re reading by tweeting #FGFreads or DM<\/a> us.<\/strong><\/p>\n An LA-based startup is proving that we don\u2019t need more landfills for non-recyclable plastics, rather they can be turned into building blocks. ByFusion\u2019s patented machines, known as Blockers, shred plastic and then apply mass multiplied by acceleration repeatedly until it fuses. Called \u201cByBlocks,\u201d they are a simple 16\u2033 x 8\u2033 x 8\u2033 blocks that can be used to build bus stops, fences, retaining walls, curtain walls, public terraces, and more.<\/p>\n Watch a durability comparison<\/a> between the ByBlocks and classic, hollow cement blocks.<\/strong><\/p>\n The more you understand the strengths and weaknesses of your business, the more you can maintain control when a crisis hits. Here are four managing principles to consider during a crisis:<\/p>\n#ProQuote<\/h3>\n
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