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IoT in Retail: Top 5 Use Cases and Real-Life Examples

Retail TouchPoints

Connecting the world of physical objects into a smart network, IoT technology brings new business opportunities for retailers and provides data-driven insights for decision-makers. According to Grand View Research , the global IoT retail market was valued at $42.38 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 28.4%

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Nordstrom Issues Supplier Mandate for RFID Tagging

Retail TouchPoints

Nordstrom has joined other retailers in mandating the application of RFID tags to the products it sells in its stores. The mandate follows other RFID adoption efforts, including those by Walmart ( Walmart Re-Commits to RFID , Walmart Tries RFID Again and New Education Program for Suppliers Facing RFID Tagging Mandates ).

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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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The Evolution of Retail Formats: Adapting to Environmental and Social Forces

Retail Focus

Senior retail consultant at Univers Retail | Published author | Visiting lecturer. The retail landscape has witnessed a remarkable evolution, driven by a complex interplay of environmental and social factors. The proliferation of malls marked a significant turning point in retail. Ghalia BOUSTANI.

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How do ethical concerns shape fast-fashion purchases?

Inside Retail

Is the most important information on the label or the price tag? Global supply chains have helped such exploitation to hide and thrive. Given that many retailers are themselves ignorant about their own supply chains , it is asking a lot to expect the average consumer to unravel the truth and make ethical shopping choices.

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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. According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), the average retail price of gas now stands at $3.888 on Monday, Oct 17, 2022 down from last week’s $3.919 price tag.