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Weirdness Is Currency In The Attention Economy

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That’s exactly why KFC’s crazy marketing strategies actually aren’t crazy at all — more like genius. This generates spur-of-the-moment sales and adds value to the QSR’s core competency of serving great fried chicken that its customers love to eat. Weird” is a currency in this world.

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The Future Of Fashion: From Design To Merchandising, How Tech Is Reshaping The Industry

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The Smarter Store: How AI is Powering the Future of Retail. We dive into the AI startups and use cases making the biggest impact in retail, looking at investments, patents, and the store of the future. D2C brands shun physical retail. Retail & Virtual Merchandising. Inventory & Distribution. What’s Next?