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How smart new technologies are improving sales and reducing costs for retailers

Inside Retail

These technologies are helping retailers achieve efficiencies in operational functions including staff deployment and management, customer service, shrinkage reduction and lifecycle pricing. And that’s where your Workforce Management systems come into play,” says Bretherton.

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How Retailers can Combat Inventory Shrinkage with Drone-Powered Warehouse Monitoring

Retail TouchPoints

There’s been a lot of talk recently about retailers reporting lower-than-expected earnings due to inventory shrinkage. According to the Corporate Finance Institute , “Inventory shrinkage occurs when the number of products in stock are fewer than those recorded on the inventory list. What does this mean exactly?

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Different Things to Consider Outsourcing in Your Retail Business (and Why)

Retail Focus

Order Fulfillment When outsourcing, retailers can benefit from streamlined inventory management, order processing, and shipping. Accounting and Bookkeeping Maintaining accurate financial records is crucial for the long-term success of any retail business.

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Effective Ways to Utilize Video Surveillance

Independent Retailer

According to the 2020 National Retail Security Survey , retail theft, or shrinkage, is at an all-time high. In fact, in 2019, shrinkage accounted for an average rate of two percent of inventory, calculated at retail, costing the industry a record $62 billion. Remotely Manage Retail Locations.

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Effective Ways to Utilize Video Surveillance

Independent Retailer

According to the 2020 National Retail Security Survey , retail theft, or shrinkage, is at an all-time high. In fact, in 2019, shrinkage accounted for an average rate of two percent of inventory, calculated at retail, costing the industry a record $62 billion. Remotely Manage Retail Locations.

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Insider Threat: Economic hardship requires fresh thinking to manage and mitigate internal risk

365 Retail

In terms of the volume of incidents, internal theft accounts for over 22% of UK retail shrinkage according to the Centre for Retail Research. Store managers should be prudent and seek ways to mitigate this problem before it escalates. Learn about Axis’ solutions for retail: [link].

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Why Every Café and Coffee Shop Needs a Linerless Sticky Label Printer

Star Miconics

Modern Labeling Technology The teams at these shops must ensure they work accurately; mistakes and shrinkage can account for 4-10% of inventory loss. By using linerless sticky labels, your business can enhance order accuracy, significantly reducing shrinkage and boosting profitability.