Our Thinking
The Aspirational Resurrection of Retail – Euroshop 2020
Recently, Watt traveled to Europe to attend the Euroshop 2020 trade show in Dusseldorf. Amidst the veritable cornucopia of everything one can conceive of on a shopping list for elements to enhance or ease the physical retail shopping experience, a particular theme...
Has Fast Food Slowed Down?
Technology today makes things swift and hassle-free. It has shaped the new frontier of convenience and has redefined what “ordering food” means. For a staggering number of QSR businesses, the majority of sales are generated through digital channels. Domino’s Pizza...
Foresight Inspires Insight – Watt Vision Mexico
Are we in a retail evolution or revolution? The answer comes down to the level of preparedness that retailers have committed or will commit to in order to shield themselves from change. Regardless, this will demand the need to “think differently” because the next...
From Standardization to Personalization – the new frontier of QSR
The modern day quick-service restaurant (QSR) landscape has been shifting for some time. An entire industry built on standardization and hyper efficiency is now being expected to address the changing consumer who is demanding a wider variety of offerings tailored to...
Make Way for Gen Z: Influencing Fashion Retail and Beyond
The late September announcement that fashion retailer Forever 21 was declaring bankruptcy and closing its Canadian and U.S. stores has been met with varied reactions. Could it mark the beginning of the end for fast fashion? Are young people doing more of their...