<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Retail Caffeine - Kendal Ann Riner]]></title><description><![CDATA[The purpose of my blog is to stimulate conversations on trends, strategies and theories, and differences in the retail industry around the world.]]></description><link>https://kendalannriner.wixsite.com/retailcaffeine/blog-retailcaffeine</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 03:07:49 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://kendalannriner.wixsite.com/retailcaffeine/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Quick Post to Say Hello!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just a quick post to catch up!]]></description><link>https://kendalannriner.wixsite.com/retailcaffeine/post/quick-post-to-say-hello</link><guid isPermaLink="false">606d7909cbbfd40015bde9b9</guid><pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2021 09:34:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/31d481_fdcc161008ec40b8a0e116ad83572a48~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kendal Ann</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Zealand: activities for those who don’t ski or snowboard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sprawling open landscapes, long winding road trips, once-in-a-lifetime travel experiences - all of which you can find in New Zealand. As...]]></description><link>https://kendalannriner.wixsite.com/retailcaffeine/post/new-zealand-activities-for-those-who-don-t-ski-or-snowboard</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5eb36ab21f0801001795c9da</guid><category><![CDATA[Travel]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2020 04:48:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/31d481_0d4365b15bba469ab186142e8ce6397a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kendal Ann</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exciting News to Share!]]></title><description><![CDATA[I am now a full-time employed master's graduate! ]]></description><link>https://kendalannriner.wixsite.com/retailcaffeine/post/exciting-news-to-share</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5f0f94dc54140d001716472e</guid><category><![CDATA[Personal]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2020 02:10:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/31d481_1808e7f94b854fde813eb17e4a2dc445~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kendal Ann</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Business of Retail: what is it?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The retail industry encompasses a vast array of goods and services, and it has its own unique set of norms.]]></description><link>https://kendalannriner.wixsite.com/retailcaffeine/post/the-business-of-retail-what-is-it</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5ef2a2d2adf1360017b315a4</guid><category><![CDATA[Strategies & Theory]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2020 01:42:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/31d481_24ed1e828fdd451fb5850978cc64151b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kendal Ann</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trending: the COVID-19 shopping experience]]></title><description><![CDATA[Retailers now have to operate in a new COVID-19 environment - one that has constant changes and new regulations.]]></description><link>https://kendalannriner.wixsite.com/retailcaffeine/post/trending-the-covid-19-shopping-experience</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5eb36a63df9d380017b573d1</guid><category><![CDATA[Trending]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2020 02:32:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/31d481_7abdc34e3c8c4b2f95f4641a8901117c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kendal Ann</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serving Others Through Retail and Beyond]]></title><description><![CDATA[Serving through retail and supporting black-owned businesses.]]></description><link>https://kendalannriner.wixsite.com/retailcaffeine/post/serving-others-through-retail-and-beyond</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5ed5ab0e0f03b5002df49c54</guid><category><![CDATA[Personal]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2020 03:40:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/31d481_a11a9f70f6f9464ca4175ba93020e172~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kendal Ann</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Retail Caffeine's Instagram Launch: a new way to engage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Retail Caffeine now has a dedicated instagram account! Follow @retail_caffeine]]></description><link>https://kendalannriner.wixsite.com/retailcaffeine/post/retail-caffeine-s-instagram-launch-a-new-way-to-engage</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5ed1a0f00dcbae001707799c</guid><category><![CDATA[Personal]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2020 00:51:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/31d481_82e73655be274a95943dc822411587cf~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kendal Ann</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Favorite Online Stores: sustainable, eco-friendly, and community-driven]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sustainable practices, eco-friendly products, and shopping for the greater good via online shopping!]]></description><link>https://kendalannriner.wixsite.com/retailcaffeine/post/current-favorite-online-stores-a-focus-on-sustainability</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5ecc5d0d59a7d70017ea17c9</guid><category><![CDATA[Personal]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2020 04:44:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/31d481_f9e63b4f56bb48a4974ea90d5c9afd35~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kendal Ann</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park: supporting the Traditional landowners through travel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Contributing to Cultural Tourism and the Travel Retail industry in Australia.]]></description><link>https://kendalannriner.wixsite.com/retailcaffeine/post/uluru-kata-tjuta-national-park-supporting-the-traditional-landowners-through-travel-and-retail</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5ec31937a4ee320017d77d3f</guid><category><![CDATA[Travel]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2020 03:14:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/31d481_a0c9622d7f5840baacfb67a79187361e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kendal Ann</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xiamen, China: a look at the Travel Retail industry and long layovers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The increase in global tourism has led to the creation of Travel Retail.]]></description><link>https://kendalannriner.wixsite.com/retailcaffeine/post/categories_travel-xiamen-china-a-look-at-the-travel-retail-industry-and-long-layovers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5eb36abf3b5ae30017fa8979</guid><category><![CDATA[Travel]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2020 01:43:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/31d481_24a77796dd9a41b2a2338ee3f629894c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kendal Ann</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Retail Change: how to be innovative to add value]]></title><description><![CDATA[In today's market, the businesses that focus on the idea of innovation are succeeding in adapting to constant changes. ]]></description><link>https://kendalannriner.wixsite.com/retailcaffeine/post/retail-change-how-to-be-innovative</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5ebcb8efd8869a0017e3a53e</guid><category><![CDATA[Strategies & Theory]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2020 03:48:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/31d481_b4ca4497afdb44c394970aff7014c671~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kendal Ann</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Defined job roles are needed now more than ever: product, project and marketing managers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Is there a difference between a product manager, project manager, and marketing manager? 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