Thinking Out Loud

The only resource dedicated to retail & hospitality technology thought leadership

Jun 30, 2025

Publisher's Note:

Welcome to the 101st edition of Thinking Out Loud! We’ve proudly shared over 1,200 pieces of thought leadership—including blogs, white papers, e-books, infographics, webinars, and case studies—dedicated to showcasing the frontiers of technology innovation.

Thanks to your incredible engagement, our readership continues to grow, proving there’s a strong appetite for bold ideas and smart insights.

Keep the momentum going: we invite you to submit your original content for a chance to be published in future editions.

Back-to-School 2025: Exclusive Survey Findings of U.S. Parents' Shopping Plans

​Infographic: A survey of over 2,000 U.S. back-to-school shoppers reveals when and where they’ll shop, how much they’ll spend, and what they plan to buy [Zeta Global].

Agility unleashed: Swaggle Scales Pet Care with Integration Power

​With plans to reach upwards of 15,000 orders per month, Swaggle needed a solution that would provide reliability, scalability, and the power to seamlessly integrate with future systems [Celigo].

Why QSR Leaders Are Rethinking Their Data Strategies

​A quick-service restaurant chain had a problem—not with the food, not with staffing, and not even with customer loyalty. The challenge was invisible: their data was everywhere and nowhere at once [Digital Wave Technology].

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Many managers feel overwhelmed, stressed and dread the coming work week… rather than anticipation and excitement.

If you’re one of them, you’ll appreciate I Love Mondays.

Written by a former CPG executive at Pepsi Cola, Bausch & Lomb Canada, and others, I Love Mondays is an easy read filled with everyday work and life challenges you’ll relate to. Discover and apply 5 practical skills: trust, acknowledgement, relationships, confrontation, and contracting. 

The Blueprint for Grocery Price Optimization

From inflation and tariffs to shifting shopper behaviors and constant competition, this on-demand webinar discusses why grocers are under more pressure than ever to make every pricing decision count [ClearDemand].

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The Ultimate Tech Ecosystem for Large Hotel Properties and Groups

This guide outlines the essential components of a hotel technology stack, from CRM systems to GDS, and explains how each contributes to more efficient operations [Cendyn].

From the Strip to the Sphere: Making an Impact With Outdoor Advertising in Las Vegas

 Learn the unique benefits of outdoor advertising in Las Vegas and how you can use it to connect with your ideal audience at the right time and place [StackAdapt].

How Gen Z Consumer Expectations Are Reshaping Last Mile Logistics

They scroll, click, and expect their order at the doorstep—sometimes within hours. For Gen Z, convenience is a baseline expectation [OneRail].

Uncovering The Top 5 Challenges Restaurant Training Leaders Anticipate

The restaurant industry thrives on speed, efficiency, and great customer experiences. But behind the seamless service lies a critical function: its workforce training [Opus Training]. 

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Thinking Out Loud, published weekly by the Retail & Hospitality Hub, is the only resource dedicated to technology thought leadership for retail and hospitality executives.