Smart Perspectives - SmartGifty

Feb 13, 2026

In an age of endless choice, where shoppers can browse globally and buy instantly, the question isn’t whatcustomers purchase. It’s how the experience

Feb 6, 2026

For decades, retail has focused on “putting the customer first” through data and tactics. But in 2026, the industry has

Jan 30, 2026

A gift card is more than just a substitute for cash; it is a powerful marketing engine for attracting and rewarding

Jan 22, 2026

In destination marketing, the standard response to a visibility problem is usually an expensive ad campaign. But what happens when

Jan 16, 2026

In an era of complex public safety challenges, the “soft target” nature of shopping malls requires more than just reactive

Jan 9, 2026

For years, brands have treated loyalty like a math equation: Transactions + Points = Retention. But while businesses were busy

Jan 2, 2026

With three decades of deep-rooted experience in the retail industry and five years dedicated to professional futures studies, our guest

Dec 28, 2025

Retail is no longer about square meters and sales per foot. It is about relevance, emotion, and the experience people

Dec 22, 2025

In this edition, we hand the pen to Ghalia Boustani — Ephemeral Retailing Specialist, published author, and podcast host. With

Dec 15, 2025

In this special edition, we’re handing the pen to someone who’s spent more than two decades at the heart of

Dec 11, 2025

Welcome to the first edition of our industry insights newsletter, where we sit down with leaders shaping the future of

Dec 11, 2025

In this edition, we turn our focus to one of the most important shifts shaping the next decade of retail.

Insights from retail & shopping destination experts