by Fronetics | Oct 31, 2016 | Blog, Current Events, Strategy, Supply Chain
U.S. Consumers plan to spend a whopping $8.4 billion on costumes, candy, decorations, and more to celebrate Halloween 2016. The National Retail Federation anticipates spending for Halloween 2016 will be at an all-time high. The NRF’s annual survey found that 171...
by Fronetics | Jun 30, 2016 | Blog, Current Events, Logistics, Strategy, Supply Chain
As uncertainty pervades following Brexit, experts speculate about the impact a divorced U.K. and E.U. will have on the global supply chain. As the Brexit vote roils markets across the globe, uncertainty looms in the air for many businesses. Even U.S.-based...
by Fronetics | Jun 20, 2016 | Blog, Current Events, Marketing, Social Media, Strategy
The $26.2-billion acquisition could result in the customer-targeting solution(s) B2B marketers have been waiting for. Microsoft announced on June 13 that it would purchase LinkedIn for $26.2 billion, a deal set to close by the end of 2016. Though LinkedIn will operate...
by Fronetics | Feb 22, 2016 | Blog, Content Marketing, Current Events, Marketing, Strategy
Content marketing grew one real estate marketing firm’s sales by 300% in less than a year. Consumers are increasingly going online to conduct research before making a purchase. And that holds true for even the largest investments. The National Association of Realtors...
by Fronetics | Jan 19, 2016 | Blog, Current Events, Strategy, Supply Chain
The supply chain should prepare for future changes in the wake of the Paris Climate Agreement. The 2015 Paris United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP) was the 21st yearly meeting of its kind. It drew attention, coming off the heels of the Paris...
by Fronetics | Jul 22, 2015 | Blog, Current Events, Strategy, Supply Chain
We are increasingly seeing the impact of climate change. We are seeing the impact in the form of drought, wildfires, hurricanes, fires, rising sea-levels, record blizzards, and high temperatures. The supply chain plays a significant role in climate change....