by Minter Dial | Aug 31, 2021 | Digital Transformation, New Tech
For the last ten years or so, it felt like the QR code was struggling to make its mark in the West. I was forever bearish on the survival of the crowded square QR code. But it turns out I was dead wrong. The QR code is alive and well, and has indeed landed in the...
by Minter Dial | Aug 15, 2018 | Branding, Business, Leadership
The other day, I was wondering what sites like Glassdoor (skews North American), Comparably (skews US and heavily tech) and ChooseMyCompany (based in Paris, formerly Meilleures-Entreprises.com), that shine a light on the insides of a company, might be able to tell me...
by Minter Dial | Jan 12, 2016 | Branding, Responsibility
The list of smartwatches just keeps getting longer. It is now to the point where it seems likely to have gone from gadget status to a bona fide candidate for wrist space. According to industry estimates, over 28 million units will ship in 2015. The top brands vying...
by Minter Dial | Nov 12, 2015 | Retail
I recently visited the new Sephora Flash store, located in central Paris. This pilot “concept” store was opened on October 21, 2015. Not to be mixed up with Sephora’s Flash 2-day eCommerce delivery service, the Sephora Flash boutique is much smaller...
by Minter Dial | Aug 20, 2015 | Retail
Louis Vuitton, part of the LVMH Group, is a beautiful luxury brand. With over $10 billion in annual sales (Forbes May 2015), it is a bona fide reference for luxury. According to Interbrand, Louis Vuitton is in fact the top valued luxury brand in the world. Quite...
