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JD Sports Powers Digital Transformation to Spur Growth in Canada

Retail TouchPoints

JD Sports , a global retailer with more than 3,000 stores worldwide, has adopted a suite of solutions designed to boost its growth in Canada, a market the retailer entered in 2021. and Livestock banners, and plans to open as many as 80 additional stores in the country over the next five years.

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During the Holidays, Small and Mid-Sized Businesses Feel the Impact of Retail Crime

Retail TouchPoints

According to the National Retail Security Survey, losses attributed to retail theft rose to $112.1 billion in 2021 — and experts expect this year’s total to continue to rise. He brings more than 30 years working with the retail industry and specializes in loss prevention, safety, ecommerce fraud and supply chain security.

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Holiday Store Experience Survey: Consumers Prioritize Safety Over Immersive Shopper Journeys

Retail TouchPoints

Our 2021 Holiday Consumer Sentiment Survey reveals that 63% of shoppers are concerned about in-store shopping, a 36-point increase from the summer survey, and nearly the same as the 2020 holiday season when 65% said they were concerned.

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How Retailers can Combat the Rising Threat of Theft

Retail TouchPoints

According to the National Retail Security Survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF), vanishing inventory contributed to $112 billion in losses last year alone — up significantly from $93.9 billion in 2021. Throughout his retail career, loss prevention remained a focus.

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How to Protect Customers And Stores from Organized Retail Crime

Theatro

increase in organized retail theft incidents in 2021. When individuals with realize that they have been spotted or that security personnel are alerted, they may abandon their plans and leave the store. Interested in learning more about how you can improve your loss prevention, asset protection, and in-store safety?

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Zebra Technologies releases 16th Annual Global Shopper Study

Mass Relators

According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), retailers lost $112 billion due to shrink in 2022, up from nearly $94 billion in 2021. Retailers are tapping into the power of technology to help manage returns with 62% saying they plan to deploy reverse logistics technology by 2026 to better manage fulfillment pressures.

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5 Major Retail Digital Transformations to Watch For in 2021

Retalon

Although e-commerce gets all of the attention, the past two decades of technological change have transformed every aspect of the retail business — from planning, inventory, pricing, and promotions — all the way down to customer service and the in-store experience.