Retail Focus

JUNE 26, 2023

You need to throw everything you can to make your business work in this climate, even just to survive, and one weapon for e-commerce business must be SEO. Basically, it means forensically checking everything on your website is as sound as it can be. A strong bone structure for your SEO.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Inside Retail : Tell me about your career journey. How did you get into the retail industry, and what are some of the different roles you’ve held along the way? At first it started as a fashion blog; we launched a small clothing line that didn’t get so much traction and then pivoted into leather accessories.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

That, says Paul Tannock, head of ANZ and emerging markets with Niteco, can double visitor signups, increase margins and – best of all – boost sales because experimentation, as a process, can deliver real-time intelligence on how features of the site are performing and how to improve them even further.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 16, 2022

A previous blog explored Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and the high importance both shoppers and employees put on the ability to align a company’s values and beliefs to their own. Ethical commerce touches many areas of our economy, from how we decarbonize our business operations to water conservation to responsible employment.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 12, 2023

In fact, during a recession, the last thing a retail business should do is cut back on activities that drive growth. And with the right approach, it’s not as daunting as it sounds. So, if you want to reach more customers without going broke, it’s time to go digital.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

We walk, talk and feel very different than any other company you’re going to encounter in the end-of-life space. So while we are very mindful of what our customers are going through and acknowledging of it, we’re also real and genuine. The customer experience and the landscape is antiquated.

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Retail Bound

MARCH 12, 2024

Do you go for runs? Do CrossFit? We all know a workout is essential for achieving peak physical fitness, that’s why even the doctor tells you to be active. This translates perfectly to business development where a cohesive, proactive marketing strategy is crucial for the health and growth of your business.

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Wiser

JULY 25, 2023

That’s why it’s so important for small business owners to understand how to promote their businesses effectively. Effective promotion not only creates awareness among potential customers but also helps to build a distinctive brand image, fostering long-term customer loyalty. Here’s what you need to know.

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Retail Bound

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Selling your products to retailers can be a great way to increase your sales and reach a wider audience. But how do you go about selling your products to retailers? In this blog post, we’ll give you five tips on how to sell products to retailers.

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Retail Bound

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

As a hardware and improvement product manufacturer, getting your products into major retailers like Home Depot and Lowes can be a huge opportunity for growth. With their extensive customer base and nationwide presence, these big box stores are the ideal platform to showcase your products.

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Cisco Retail

MAY 24, 2021

In that blog, we covered the importance of orchestration and talked about how Intersight is evolving to the world’s simplest hybrid cloud platform. This blog will tell you more about ICO and what it can do for you. Happy Customer—Happy Life. What Will Intersight Cloud Orchestrator Do for You?

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Mike Anthony

AUGUST 28, 2023

What do you typically expect from a training workshop? But what if you could run a workshop that did much more than that? What if it changed how different teams worked together, delivering a measurable change in cross-functional collaboration levels? Read on and I’m going to show you exactly how it works.

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Rangeme

APRIL 23, 2024

In fact, the most common advice I hear from buyers with regards to supplier meeting prep is, “Do your homework.” You should have an idea about the buyer’s organization, the markets it serves, and – whenever possible – actual boots-on-the-ground experience at its locations. They needed to do something unique just for Walmart.

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Retail Minded

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

The more traffic your shopping site receives, the more casual visitors it can convert into paying customers. Utilize Social Media Platforms Effectively Having an active presence on social media platforms can significantly increase the reach of your e-commerce store. Trusting the pros frees you to focus on core operations.

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Cisco Retail

JUNE 15, 2022

How does one walk into Mordor, if not simply? Why isn’t there a special name for the tops of your feet? For a security leader, the toughest questions are often around security buy-in: How do you achieve active support across the organization for building resilience? Lead with, “How can I make your life easier?”.

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Global Shop

MARCH 21, 2024

Continuous improvement uses an integrated approach where processes, products and services are monitored on a regular basis and continually improved in all areas of the business. There are many types of well-known process improvement methodologies, each of which differs widely in their approaches to reducing inefficiencies.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Have you ever worried about a waiter stuffing up your order at the first sign of poor service? Tap into localism as it relates to your brand Be authentic. But coming clean and offering customers reassurance when things go wrong can endear them to you and show them you are true to your word.

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Cisco Retail

JUNE 21, 2022

This leads to a couple of problems: how can we stress test a network without accidentally causing a failure that could affect thousands of users and how can we implement and test infrastructure changes without serious disruption? The Cisco WAN Automation Engine (WAE) lets network and system administrators do both.

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Cisco Retail

AUGUST 18, 2021

For example, how will companies start using the software? How can they protect all of the workloads? How can they manage different cloud providers? We’ll begin taking a look at answers in this blog. Or, if you already know enough to g et started, please visit our Secure Firewall Dev Center. . Final Thoughts.

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Cisco Retail

JULY 26, 2022

Shared responsibility remains central to every cloud initiative and defines how cloud providers and customers work together to achieve maximum security across all aspects of the cloud. What is the right approach? Customers can also utilize relationships with their security vendors to obtain best practices.

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Retail Bound

APRIL 13, 2024

From the manufacturers to the distributors, to your retail store – there are many factors and unexpected costs to consider during the shipping process that can be often overlooked. This involves: Market Analysis: Understand your target audience, their preferences, and their buying behavior. Welcome back, retail enthusiasts!

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Cisco Retail

JULY 29, 2021

This blog is a joint collaboration between Ravi Balakrishnan (Cisco) and Patrick Campbell (F5). This is true whether you’re a prospective user or represent your company’s produced product or service. The obvious answer – let us demonstrate the capability to you….let let us help you understand the value….let Sinkholes.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Here, the leaders of three successful brands discuss how they thrive in their niche of the market. Inside Retail : How would you describe Youtime? We like to consider ourselves your concierge in the wellbeing space. Why did you feel it was the right time to launch Youtime? What makes you feel well?

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Here, the leaders of three successful brands discuss how they thrive in their niche of the market. Inside Retail : How would you describe Youtime? We like to consider ourselves your concierge in the wellbeing space. Why did you feel it was the right time to launch Youtime? What makes you feel well?

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 30, 2020

Influencers play a critical role in this discovery journey, and brands have an opportunity to tap these individuals to build authentic customer relationships and boost commerce results. When you look at the history of commerce, influencers have always been around, just in different capacities,” she said. “In

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Independent Retailer

JULY 21, 2022

Before considering what product to launch, you must have a marketing plan. Identify the customer problem you intend to solve. They give you a unique selling proposition, drive growth, and help you stand out from competitors. Here are some tips to help you effectively launch your new product: 1.

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Global Shop

MARCH 21, 2024

In the second of this two-part blog, we will explore how continuous improvement works in conjunction with ERP software as it offers an ideal approach for small to medium-sized manufacturing companies. ( If you missed, part 1, read it here. )

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Cisco Retail

APRIL 28, 2022

I’ve become an avid reader of Geoffrey Moore’s books on how companies should strive to adapt and survive in the technology industry. Dealing with Darwin on your Network. If you allow me to show my age here, we’ve seen networks evolve from Frame Relay and ATM to MPLS and more recently to SD-WAN.

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Retail Times

APRIL 4, 2021

One of the things that makes running a retail store so interesting and fun (most days) is the fact that you can encounter an array of characters at your shop. And as any good merchant knows, there isn’t one single solution or best practice for converting all kinds of customers. How do you this? Learn More.

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Rangeme

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

After laying out the pitch I asked him a simple question: “Would you like to better understand my thoughts?” Tell me what you are trying to accomplish these days?” We both started laughing and I proceeded to share how my coaching business had evolved since we last spoke. How do we encourage healthier meetings with others?

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Inside Retail

JULY 11, 2021

So much of the current anxiety around the vaccine rollout is coming from a fear of what we don’t know, including how distribution is being handled and what’s next. It proves you care about your audience and the questions they have. Even if you don’t know an answer, you’re confident enough to admit it.

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Cisco Retail

AUGUST 11, 2021

Once upon a time, not so long ago, networking teams got by with basic analytics using SNMP events, syslogs, custom scripts, utilization reports, and simple monitoring tools. How things have changed!! And if that wasn’t enough your network has become the vital lifeblood of an increasingly digital organization. Enter AIOps.

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Rangeme

JULY 24, 2023

In an uber-competitive market, standing out is more crucial than ever for the success of your consumer packaged goods (CPG) brand. In this first in what will be a series of blogs, we will be taking you on a step-by-step journey on how to leverage the power of strategic branding, marketing, and advertising to influence retail buyers.

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Indigo 9 Digital

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Luggage from direct to consumer brand Away By Tricia McKinnon The CEO of digitally native menswear brand Indochino said it right when he stated : “customer acquisition is the hardest part of running an online-only business.” If you are only focusing on one way to acquire customers (i.e. People do want to try things on.

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Cisco Retail

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

If you ask yourself which are the biggest challenges that your IT model should address, endless answers will surely come to your mind. With this in mind, I’m writing this blog series based on my own experience and discussions with experts and customers. So, let’s get started at the top – with AIOps.

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Retail Adventures

AUGUST 8, 2023

How often do you mystery shop your competition – in person, online and on social medias? Shopping your competition is an exercise that needs to happen at least once a quarter. Here’s what to do: 1. Make a list of everything you need to know about each competitor. Yours will be, too.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

MARCH 11, 2022

Do you know how to manage your inventory as effectively as possible? Do you have enough stock on hand? If you can’t answer these questions, it’s time to reconsider how you manage your inventory. When your product isn’t moving out the door, you are losing money.

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