Retail Smart Guys

OCTOBER 18, 2023

‘Tis the season for festive cheer, and for retailers, it’s also the season for captivating seasonal decorations. In this blog post, we’ll explore the strategies and tips to help retailers deck the halls with effective seasonal decorations that leave a lasting impression.

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Independent Retailer

JULY 29, 2021

Beginning as a direct-to-consumer online model back in 2014, just as Compte tried getting their chocolate on retail shelves, the pandemic hit and threw the biggest curveball in their growth model. Elevating Brick-and-Mortar Interactions. Email is King. For us, chocolate is something that really engages the senses.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 13, 2021

The faster your page performs and the fewer layout shifts it displays, the better your Core Web Vitals scores will be. Ecommerce sites deploy many interactive elements — chatbots, drop-down banners, pop-ups, videos, etc. — Those very things that influence conversion, however, will negatively affect your page speed and interactivity.

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CJ Retail Solutions

JULY 7, 2023

In the dynamic world of retail, creating an exceptional shopping experience is paramount to attract and retain customers. From captivating displays to seamless store layouts, every aspect plays a crucial role in driving sales and customer satisfaction. Display Fixtures and Lighting Solutions 4.2.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

AUGUST 18, 2023

As summer vacations wind down and the anticipation of a new school year grows, retailers are gearing up with back-to-school retail ideas for the annual shopping rush. This critical period not only marks the return to classrooms but also signifies a significant revenue opportunity for businesses in the retail sector.

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Small Biz Trends

JUNE 1, 2022

Pet business opportunities are plentiful today. Here are some benefits of breaking into this growing industry: Spend time with animals: Many pet business ideas require actually interacting with animals. Unfortunately, some dogs have an aggressive nature due to past interactions. Why You Should Start a Pet Business in 2022.

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Wiser

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Navigating the current retail landscape presents a unique set of challenges that retailers and brand manufacturers must face. One crucial theme addressed during a recent Customer Panel hosted by Wiser Solutions concerned the deficit of labor resources within the retail sector.

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Frank Mayer

APRIL 21, 2022

Editor’s Note : This blog post has been recently updated to reflect the most current industry news. From wayfinding and check-in to self-ordering and registration, self-service kiosks offer unlimited opportunities for other industries like automotive , healthcare , grocery , retail , hospitality , cannabis , and more.

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Rangeme

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, it seemed as if the demise of physical retail was imminent. With stores forced to close, the popularity of e-commerce accelerated and many retailers wondered if in-store shopping would ever return. The aim today is to redefine the role of the physical store. Source: Nespresso.

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Rangeme

JULY 24, 2023

In this first in what will be a series of blogs, we will be taking you on a step-by-step journey on how to leverage the power of strategic branding, marketing, and advertising to influence retail buyers. This blog will serve as a 101 crash course, and each of the following will dig deeper into brand strategy topic-by-topic.

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Retail Adventures

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

We know that in retail everything you do has to be done with the consumer in mind, and the consumer is continuously changing. They are doing things over in style, they know what they want and they actively seek retailers and brands who are willing to give it to them. And they expect the retailers and brands of choice to be authentic.

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V Count

MARCH 6, 2024

Because in today’s highly dynamic and rapidly evolving retail landscape, the importance of attracting and retaining customers cannot be overstated. In this challenging environment, it’s absolutely essential for retail businesses to be flexible, adaptive and forward-thinking.

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V Count

MARCH 6, 2024

Because in today’s highly dynamic and rapidly evolving retail landscape, the importance of attracting and retaining customers cannot be overstated. In this challenging environment, it’s absolutely essential for retail businesses to be flexible, adaptive and forward-thinking.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

JANUARY 23, 2023

The retail industry is a fast-paced and ever-changing industry. Retailers are always trying to find ways to stay competitive. What does the future hold for retail? Retailers and brands are recovering from a three-year pandemic. Here are the top 10 retail trends impacting the industry in 2023.

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Retail Adventures

JULY 7, 2023

Industry legend is that Adrian, Senior was the first retailer to embrace scrapbooking, creating the trend we know and love today. Instead, visitors find vibrant photos of actual store displays that are large enough to show product detail. Not every retailer sells online, that’s a choice you need to make for yourself.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 31, 2023

Exploring the causes of declining trust in leadership is essential to understanding the state of corporate trust today, and whether or not it is beneficial for the success of businesses. Digital technology and shaping trust In recent years, digital technology has caused a dramatic shift in the way we interact and do business.

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Retail Adventures

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Much of our time each year is spent visiting retailers, interacting with shoppers, and perusing stores. The retailers we meet can be placed in one of three categories: Those who get it, those who don’t, and those who never will. Retailers who get it are golden, they will always find their way to grow and thrill shoppers.

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Wiser

MARCH 16, 2021

Do you have questions about eCommerce retail? How your business can adapt and excel in today’s COVID-influenced, fast-paced marketplace? My name is Jackie Lewis, I’m the content director here at the CMA and I’m going to be your host for today’s webinar. Wiser Solutions and Sabra Dipping Webinar.

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Wiser

DECEMBER 7, 2021

There are millions of brands and retailers online. For example, you might open up Google and search “wiser.com” after reading this blog. In SEO, schema is a bit of code you build into your product page that tells the search engine how to read and display your page. SEO is that help. That’s navigational.

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Retail Adventures

JANUARY 4, 2022

It’s like a fingerprint; no other retailer will ever have it. And in 2021 impatient and scared buyers became confident consumers; confident because every retailer, yourself included, bent over backwards to help them out. COVID-19 affected their finances and social interaction with friends and family. Know why?

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Store Growers

JULY 9, 2019

Their millennial customers can’t resist the minimalist look and close interaction. Glossier originated a lifestyle and beauty blog that founder Emily Weiss started in 2010 while she was working at Vogue. Mostly coming from intothegloss.com, the original blog from which the company sprouted. Display Ads. $0. Let’s dig in!

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V Count

APRIL 4, 2024

When the concept of people counting is introduced, the retail sector is frequently the first to spring to mind, and with good reason. Given the fierce competition and constant evolution in the world of retail, businesses in this sector are heavily investing in people counters as a strategic move to gain an edge over their competitors.

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V Count

APRIL 4, 2024

When the concept of people counting is introduced, the retail sector is frequently the first to spring to mind, and with good reason. Given the fierce competition and constant evolution in the world of retail, businesses in this sector are heavily investing in people counters as a strategic move to gain an edge over their competitors.

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Small Biz Trends

JUNE 30, 2023

Affiliate marketing is a great way to supplement your income if you own a website, write a blog, or are a social media influencer. By simply inserting tracked affiliate links into the text of your blog or website, you can literally earn money with little effort. check out our article on how to make money blogging.

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