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Efficiency and Engagement: The Great Balancing Act of Workforce Tech

Retail TouchPoints

However, employee shortages are forcing many organizations to prioritize capabilities that support operating efficiency and store performance over employee engagement and loyalty. Many business leaders, and retailers specifically, plan to increase their investment in digital technology for the frontline.

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Gamified Training Boosts Brand’s Appliance Sales 26.2%

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Appliance manufacturer Bosch Siemens Hausgeräte (BSH) has adopted a gamified training solution from Attensi that features competition-based true-to-life scenarios designed to help salespeople remember product features, understand shopper motivations and close the sale. for associates at several large consumer electronics retailers.

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Retail Management: Top Tips To Simplify Operations And Achieve Your Business Goals

365 Retail

From implementing an advanced Point of Sale (POS) system that integrates seamlessly with your inventory management, to employing AI technology for personalised marketing, the digital tools at your disposal are diverse. Engagement goes beyond simply keeping employees happy.

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Desigual powers digital transformation of operations and customer experience in partnership with YOOBIC

365 Retail

Spanish fashion retailer, Desigual , has increased employee engagement and streamlined operational efficiencies in partnership with YOOBIC , the digital workplace solution for frontline teams. We have better visibility of what’s going on at the point of sale, and communication is much more fluid.

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New business owner guide to recruiting for retail positions

Clover - Retail

What sales volume do you expect at specific times, and how fast do you want to be able to serve customers? How many people, in which number of positions, do you need on the floor at one time? Once you start hiring, you can also create an employee referral program to encourage your staff to refer their contacts.

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Retail Workforce Management Solutions That Accelerate Execution and Communication

RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

But modern store employees need real-time solutions to adapt to ever-changing environments. Retail employees are increasingly stretched, whether it’s customer data at their fingertips to personalize the experience or tools to manage new forms of payment such as curbside pickup. Task Management. Education and Training.

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The Untruths of Sustainable Packaging

Retail TouchPoints

There are several factors at play — from the multiple variations of the recycling symbol to the distinction between what can theoretically be recycled with what is commonly recycled. Brands like The Body Shop sell aluminum refillable bottles and have rolled out refilling stations at many stores around the world.