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How Edge Computing Enables the Retail Store of the Future

Retail TouchPoints

The past few years have been a rollercoaster ride for the retail industry. The pandemic and related supply chain disruptions led to shuttered storefronts and rampant bankruptcies. A survey from this year’s World Retail Congress suggests that the uncertain times aren’t over for the industry.

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Why Amazon challenger Temu is so addictive to shoppers

Inside Retail

At the time of publishing this article, Temu was the most popular free iPhone app in the US, United Kingdom, Australia and Germany. Value Many Australians might associate “made in China” with cheap price tags and low quality. Temu claims it can offer these prices as a result of cutting out the middlemen in the supply chain.

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In the News: ARPA and Restaurant Grants From $250 to $50K Available Now

Small Biz Trends

Take a look at what is available: If you run a food service business, there are a number of grants available now offering anywhere from $250 to $100K. Many communities across the country are extending the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) small business grant program to help owners. How to Make the Business World Sane Again.

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The Impact of Sustainability in Shaping Retail

Retail Next

In his article, “ Sustainability and the consumer in 2019 ,” Duncan Baizley painted a very clear (and research-based) picture of how consumers see corporate sustainability, noting that brands will need to move beyond messaging and rather token-like gestures and embrace real, systemic change. Supply chains.

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How to Maximize Profit with Retail Dynamic Pricing (2023)

Retalon

In today’s complex and fast-paced retail landscape, finding the optimal price point to maximize profits can feel like a never-ending quest. Retail dynamic pricing, powered by AI, is emerging as the compass to guide retailers through the convoluted maze of data-driven pricing strategy.

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AI in Retail: Optimizing Operations from Supply Chains to Employee Scheduling

Retail TouchPoints

Editor’s note: This is the fourth article in our series on AI in retail. Be on the lookout for the fifth article, which will cover the many still-unanswered questions around AI’s present and future. Can AI-Powered Supply Chains Autonomously Find and Fix Problems?

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Avoiding Stockouts: 5 Preventable Causes of Out-of-Stocks and What to Do About Them

Retail Times

Stockouts almost always make it to the “worst nightmare” lists of retailers, and for good reason. Between shipment variances, misplaced products, returns, and stolen goods, retailers find that the inventory numbers they have on paper (or on screen) often don’t match what they have in their stores. Inaccurate data. Dealing with theft?