News: Technology

The Rise of AI in Retail: What You Need to Know 

In Retail Today, ChangeUp’s Retail Technology Strategist, Patrick Madden, dives into the hot topic of AI...

Takeaways from CES 2023

We asked Patrick Madden, ChangeUp’s Retail Technology Strategist, to share his takeaways from CES 2023....

Takeaways from the International Retail Design Conference

Hosted annually by Visual Merchandising + Store Design (VMSD) Magazine, the International Retail Design Conference...

The Transformative Power of Retail Technology

After a conversation about how retailers could strike the right balance between digital and analog,...

Discount Tire’s Pit Pass Puts Customers in the Driver’s Seat

Discount Tire unveiled its Atlanta Pit Pass concept store in early October 2022, officially completing its transformation from...

Creating a Connected Workspace for Panera Bread

Our Executive Creative Director, Jamie Cornelius, gives a behind the scenes look at how we...

Karl’s Fishing & Outdoors Goes Experiential With First Store

Karl’s Fishing & Outdoors has entered a new channel. Founded in 2012, the digitally native...

Technology and Retail Experience. It's Not an Option.

Our Retail Technology Strategist, Patrick Madden, explores how retailers can use technology to create meaningful...

Panera Bread: Built for Change

A few weeks ago, our Executive Creative Director, Jamie Cornelius, had the chance to present...

Key Takeaways on the Future of Retail From NRF 2022

Returning to an in-person event for the first time since 2020, NRF’s Big Show brought...

Five Questions With: Patrick Madden

At ChangeUp, we’re inspired daily by the people we work with. This led us to...

Lessons for Physical Retail in the Age of TikTok

First published on RETHINK Retail, our Director of Strategy, Caitlin Neyer, explores five lessons that...

Takeaways from the International Retail Design Conference

Recently, members of the ChangeUp team had the chance to go to VMSD’s annual International...

Three Ways Convenience Stores Can Regain Competitive Edge

First published on Convenience Store News, ChangeUp’s Partner and Executive Director of Strategy & Insights, Bill...

Reinventing the Convenience Store for the Digital Future

Racks of chips. Walls of cold beer. Punch-line worthy food items. Nowhere to plug in....

3 Keys to Modernizing Dealership Digital Marketing

The automotive industry needs a fresh take, and so does its marketing strategies. Managing Director...

3 Predictions for Retail from NRF 2021

After 2020 taught us all to get out of the prediction business, you’ll be relieved...

CES 2021 - The Pandemic Stole the Show

Every year at CES, there is an outstanding product or emerging technology that excites electronics...

Technology Will Champion ‘Store of the Future’ Innovations

Recently, Executive Creative Director Ryan Brazelton spoke with retail executives at X/SPECS - a virtual...

Using Technology to Enhance the Retail Experience

Q&A with Insights & Strategy Lead Bill Chidley In addition to leading change with Fortune...

The Vitamin Shoppe Introduces Customer-Focused Upgrades

Change agent and Vitamin Shoppe CEO Sharon Leite paved the way for the first modern...

What’s In & Out in Retail: 2020 Trends

2020 Vision from CES & NRF

Didn’t make it to the big shows? We’ve got your back. Here are the top trends from CES...

First Look: The Vitamin Shoppe Debuts Innovation Store Concept

The Vitamin Shoppe is integrating technology with customer-friendly store design. The specialty retailer of nutritional...