Challenging the “Meh-teverse” – The Future of the Internet is at D2 Summit: Retail Edition
We’ve all seen the headlines: “RIP Metaverse.” “RIP Metaverse, We Hardley Knew Ye.” While some teams are pivoting direction or prioritizing different initiatives, there are many organizations (especially in retail) that are embracing the new era of the internet as well as all the technologies that support it. We believe there is so much to […]
#RICE23 Chair Announcement: Cathy Hackl Added as Metaverse and Next-Gen Fashion & Retail Chair
“The world’s next Coco Chanel is probably a 10-year-old girl currently designing avatar skins in Roblox.” That, friends, represents the power of the metaverse. And this thought-provoking statement is just a small sampling of the mic-dropping moments Cathy Hackl shared during her keynote at the Retail Innovation Conference & Expo last May. She took the […]
D2 Summit, the Ultimate Destination for Web3, Comes to #RICE23
2022 was a big year for the metaverse. Some would even say that was the year when the hype cycle spun out of control. Web3, crypto and decentralization became part of the common vernacular, especially in the retail industry. Sure, the hype cycle has slowed, but that doesn’t mean the metaverse mania is over. If […]
Store Tours: Inside Solana Spaces
Web3 has been brought to life thanks to Solana Spaces in NYC. Located in Hudson Yards, this IRL retail store has taken Web3 to a whole new level. It was created to be the world’s first retail and educational space dedicated to Web3. By creating an immersive learning space, average consumers can better understand the […]
Attendee Takeaways: B.Earl, Marvel Writer, Executive Producer, NFT WorldBuilder, AI Experimenter, web2.5 Consultant
We love working with new voices to spark inspiration for our retail audience! That means bringing in experts from different industries, whether it be hospitality, banking, media or entertainment. This week, we’re spotlighting one of the most creative, talented and overall amazing speakers we had the pleasure of working with for #RICE22, B.Earl. As […]
