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How Edge Computing Enables the Retail Store of the Future

Retail TouchPoints

Technology — specifically edge computing — provides the foundation for a better customer experience, real-time inventory management, enhanced security and loss prevention and in-store analytics. Those same cameras and sensors also are at the heart of the grab-and-go checkout system featured in Amazon Go stores.

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Guarding the Retail Fortress: Cybersecurity Challenges and Network Interruption Risks

Retail TouchPoints

This article delves into the evolving threat landscape, examining the impact of these disruptions on retail operations and exploring proactive measures for safeguarding businesses, customer data and reputations.

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Retail’s tech revolution sets laser-like focus on the consumer

Inside Retail

Today’s consumers might browse products online and then feel, try and buy them in physical stores. Conversely, they might spot an item in a store, compare prices on their smartphone, and choose either to take it to the checkout or order it online for home delivery.

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Vitamin Shoppe CEO Sharon Leite Went Undercover in Her Stores. Here’s What She Learned.

Retail TouchPoints

Leite’s experience on the show not only amplified her “people-first” leadership philosophy, but also prompted a number of investments to address problems she uncovered while undercover, including: $500,000 on product education for store associates, known as Health Enthusiasts; $1.5 million on inventory management solutions; $1.2

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Retail Consumer Behavior Patterns and Shifting Dynamics: The Future of Retail & Retail Trends

RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

With consumers becoming more at ease with virtual space interactions, retail businesses have no choice but to ramp up their digital strategies and touchless technologies to meet the pent-up demand for seamless omnichannel operations. Self-service check-ins and checkouts have become the new norm, saving time and money for retailers.

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How Retailers can Combat the Rising Threat of Theft

Retail TouchPoints

External Theft According to the NRF, shoplifting and other forms of external theft, including burglary, accounted for 37% of reported shrink in 2022. Optimize inventory management: Like damaged products and shipping errors, theft can negatively impact retail inventory management.

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An Overview of how the BOPIS Retail Strategy is Transforming the Industry (2021)

Retalon

Adopting BOPIS can be challenging so we’ll explain how you can successfully merge your online and physical store operations. BOPIS, meaning Buy Online, Pickup In-Store, is an order fulfillment option that helps retailers connect their e-commerce channels with their brick-and-mortar storefronts. What is BOPIS?