Fresh from the Showfloor: NRF 2025 Recap
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—plus a few behind-the-scenes tips and challenges of navigating retail’s biggest event.
From cutting-edge retail tech to the future of customer experience, they’re serving up everything you need to know from one of the industry’s most influential events.
Serving Up the Future with Autonomous Innovation
Drones, self-driving cars, campus delivery bots—autonomous technology is no longer science fiction, it’s happening now.
In this episode of The Phygital Dish, Courtney Radke and IV Dickson dig into the current state of autonomous tech, from futuristic innovations to real-world applications across industries like retail, QSR, and logistics.
They'll explore:🚗 Where the tech stands today (and what’s still in development)📦 What it takes to bring autonomy to smaller businesses, not just tech giants🍔 How automation is reshaping the customer experience—from delivery to drive-thru.
Acquired Tastes: How M&As Are Reshaping Tech
Mergers and acquisitions (M&As) are happening left and right in the tech world—but what’s driving this wave of consolidation? In this episode of The Phygital Dish, IV Dickson and Courtney Radke break down the latest M&A trends.
They’ll dive into:
✅ Why M&As are so common in tech
✅ How these deals impact businesses and customers
✅ Notable recent acquisitions
✅ What the future holds for tech consolidation
If you’re curious about the ever-changing tech landscape, this episode is a must-listen!
AI on Aisle 6: AI’s Recipe for Efficiency
In this week’s episode, IV and Courtney talk about how AI is reshaping the food industry—helping stores stock smarter, personalize experiences, and reduce food waste. From automation to real-time insights, discover how AI is cooking up a more efficient and sustainable future for food operations.
Welcome to The Phygital Dish, a SageNet podcast, where we’re serving up fresh takes on the intersection of digital and physical experiences. Join IV Dickson and Courtney Radke as they serve you the latest headlines, trends, and insights on how businesses can leverage technology to create smarter, more secure, and more efficient operations, all in bite size pieces.