Retail Minded

MARCH 2, 2022

Some even perform critical tasks to complete the entire retail process. But can Robotic Process Automation (RPA) take retail automation to the next level? The retail industry has been employing RPA to smoothen its operations and gain growth momentum to overcome multiple problems. That’s where robotic process automation can help.

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Retail Minded

JULY 29, 2023

According to McKinsey & Company , 75% of consumers are exploring new shopping behaviors, indicating a significant change in their preferences and priorities. Understanding Changing Consumer Behavior The retail industry is undoubtedly no longer what it used to be; customer shopping habits and preferences are quickly changing.

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Retail Minded

JULY 29, 2023

According to McKinsey & Company , 75% of consumers are exploring new shopping behaviors, indicating a significant change in their preferences and priorities. Understanding Changing Consumer Behavior The retail industry is undoubtedly no longer what it used to be; customer shopping habits and preferences are quickly changing.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Rather than being limited to a jam-packed four to five weeks from Black Friday to Christmas Eve, consumers are beginning their shopping as early as October (with a few doing so even earlier than that). McNamara spotlighted a surge in promotional activities in July 2022 that marked the official kickoff of the back-to-school season.

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Retail Bound

MARCH 21, 2024

Understanding the Significance of Net Terms Net terms, also known as credit terms or payment terms, refer to the arrangement between a seller and a buyer concerning the timing and method of payment for goods or services. This competitive advantage can lead to increased market share and revenue growth.

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I Vend

DECEMBER 11, 2023

As consumer demands continue to evolve, and competition is hotter than ever, retailers are embracing innovative solutions to stay ahead. All retail processes iVend helps retailers to stay ahead of retail technology trends. Process automation – such as inventory management , tracking stock levels and re-ordering.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 9, 2023

Recent AI advancements have the power to reshape the way the industry operates. Retailers embracing Generative AI can stay ahead of the curve and compete in this ever-changing competitive landscape — enabling them to lead with a customer-first approach while operating with more efficiency. Providing 24/7 customer service.

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I Vend

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

All retail processes iVend helps retailers become irresistible to shoppers. Process automation – such as inventory management , tracking stock levels and re-ordering. Customer service – chatbots and personal assistants to enhance the customer experience. Learn how we play Cupid, making customers love stores.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 13, 2021

The 2021 Connected Consumer Series reflected the challenges retail (and society as a whole) have faced during the past year, but also the growing sense of optimism that is taking hold this year. By automating this process and creating a cross-border catalog, Under Armour was able to double the ROI of its social campaigns.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 26, 2021

If you’re a wholesale retailer or brand owner and you haven’t already launched a direct-to-consumer sales channel, you’d better be thinking about it. A tech stack is the ecosystem of hardware and software platforms needed to manage the DTC order fulfillment process from end to end. Customer Relationship Management.

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I Vend

OCTOBER 16, 2023

As discretionary spend decreases in inverse proportion to cost of living increases, and consumers think more carefully about where they spend, retailers have to get really smart about strategies to win and retain their share of the market. iVend helps retailers iVend helps retailers to capture and analyse customer data.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 11, 2023

But the NFL has an edge, as it has led the way in adopting technologies like network analytics and cloud management solutions that make it easier to ensure the network can handle demands from both fans and operational teams. For example, many NFL teams are experimenting with changing the nature of the payments experience.

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Retail Minded

APRIL 20, 2023

By embracing new technology, digitizing processes, streamlining staff training, and enhancing the customer shopping experience, businesses can improve operational efficiency, foster customer loyalty, and drive revenue growth. Customers are increasingly adopting digital wallets, mobile payments, and contactless cards in the digital age.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 20, 2022

Customers also can choose to share additional information such as their style, fit and other preferences in order to receive more refined recommendations, and they’ll receive notifications of in-store promotions curated to their preferences. There will be humans working the store too.

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Wiser

JUNE 23, 2020

Mobile payments and rewards, the drive to provide healthier options, and consumers’ demand for fast service without compromising on quality have affected every type of restaurant. Quick service restaurants in particular have had to respond to the rise of fast-casual dining. You don’t want to be invisible there.

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Retail Minded

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Although self-service checkouts were first introduced in 1986 , they are still far from perfect. University of Leicester’s Adrian Beck, a retail finance expert, estimates that moving half or more of transactions to self-service pushes losses 77% higher. Self-service scanner apps are the simplest and most widely adopted method.

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I Vend

MAY 10, 2023

In today’s world, there is a growing focus on sustainability in retail, and more and more companies incorporating sustainability principles into the very core of their operations. Contributing to a cashless society by implementing a POS system that enables and promotes cashless payments is a positive environmental action.

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Rain Pros

AUGUST 18, 2023

The accessibility and convenience offered by online shopping platforms have led to significant shifts in consumer behavior, and traditional retailers must adapt to ensure they remain competitive and meet evolving customer expectations. eCommerce has revolutionized how people shop and significantly changed consumer behavior and expectations.

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Rain Pros

AUGUST 18, 2023

The accessibility and convenience offered by online shopping platforms have led to significant shifts in consumer behavior, and traditional retailers must adapt to ensure they remain competitive and meet evolving customer expectations. eCommerce has revolutionized how people shop and significantly changed consumer behavior and expectations.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

DECEMBER 24, 2021

The Retail market landscape has seen significant changes in retail trends and shifts in consumer behavior since the coronavirus breakout, but the industry now appears more optimistic about the growth prospects. Self-service check-ins and checkouts have become the new norm, saving time and money for retailers. New Look Stores.

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Hyken

AUGUST 31, 2023

This week, we feature an article by Sage , an international company that helps organizations of all sizes with accounting, payroll, and payment solutions. Enhanced customer satisfaction Stockouts, inaccurate forecasting, delays, silos, poor customer service: all of the weaknesses within your customer journey threaten to ruin experiences.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 17, 2021

Online retailers are using AI to create intent-based promotions. Computer vision can track products that consumers remove from the shelves and place in their cart. AI has a lot to offer grocery stores, especially in inventory management. AI tools reduce the lost inventory in one of two ways.

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I Vend

AUGUST 17, 2022

Supermarket shopping is, for the vast majority of consumers, an essential. From frictionless checkout to seamless ERP integrations, to built-in promotions, loyalty, and inventory management – a sophisticated Grocery POS offers everything a modern-day retailer needs to deliver convenience to their customers.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

PersonalizationMall.com ‘s factory ranks have swelled from 500 to 4,000 employees and the facility is now operating 24/7 to create 150,000 items a day — each of them unique. Photo courtesy PersonalizationMall) The personalization process also has become highly automated over the years, from initial order to production.

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Retail Gazette

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Standardisation of processes can optimise storage, handling, and distribution by reducing touchpoints, removing labelling and packaging inconsistencies, and reducing vehicle movements and mileage. 2) Interrogate the accuracy of supply chain data Being able to accurately track stock is crucial to the success of inventory management.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 18, 2021

To help build this awareness, a merchant should promote its subscription service throughout its site. These incentives run the gamut and include: Discounts are the most common type of promotion and are always appreciated by potential customers. For example, merchants can use AI to recommend products and fine-tune promotions.

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365 Retail

DECEMBER 12, 2023

In a highly competitive global retail landscape, autonomous stores are an emerging force that addresses changing consumer behaviours, reduces operational costs, improves profitability, and powers revenue growth strategies. The new business models supported by autonomous capabilities provide a compelling value proposition for consumers.

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365 Retail

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Using a sound PPC and SEO strategy to support enticing promotions is a surefire tactic to create a buzz around your brand early on. Inventory management is key. It’s imperative to manage your inventory effectively ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Leveraging 3PL services to drive efficiencies is key.

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Independent Retailer

JANUARY 19, 2023

With an omnichannel customer strategy, real-time inventory management, returns of online goods, personalized shopping, and touch-free, frictionless checkouts, a proper IT network in place is critically important. Delivering an excellent end-user experience also depends on the tools provided by a retailer to its operations team.

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I Vend

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Consumers continue to spend on essentials such as food, personal care, and basic clothing, but reduce their outlay on items such as furniture, home electronics, sporting goods and accessories. Retail Technology: Efficient in-store operations. Fast, reliable retail POS system and contactless payments for smooth checkout.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Retailers are enduring dynamic and challenging times as supply-chain disruption continues and consumer behaviour changes, both brought on by living in the Covid era. Consumers increasingly want a seamless and consistent shopping experience across a growing number of offline and online touchpoints.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

AUGUST 18, 2023

While some sectors, notably the apparel industry, stand to benefit from these trends, other segments, such as consumer electronics, might encounter fluctuations in sales. Use your customer data to tailor your back-to-school promotions and recommendations.

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Retail Bound

JUNE 27, 2023

Additionally, your current payment terms or case conversion cycle is important to show that your brand can support the investment in inventory as sales grow. Step 4: Pricing & Promotion Strategy The fourth strategy is honing your pricing and promotion strategies.

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Independent Retailer

JUNE 17, 2021

Preparing to launch in the summer of 2021, Lowkler is a platform that will actively promote purchases from local merchants while also offering a level of variety and convenience for consumers, similar to other major players such as Amazon or Walmart. How It Works. Easy and Affordable Setup. We are building our tools to make it easy.

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Retalon

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Instead of only shipping to customers’ homes, retailers let online customers shop from their local and online store’s inventory and pick up their orders from their closest brick-and-mortar location the same day. A retail fulfillment process that is known as BOPIS — Buy Online, Pickup In-Store. Payment, return, and exchange policies.

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I Vend

MAY 18, 2021

The popularity of thrift stores is the result of several consumer trends converging: the need for affordability; the desire to engage with purpose-led businesses; a move away from mass production and the appeal of the unique; and a strong environmental awareness and desire to be more sustainable. Read about how they achieve it here.

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Retalon

JULY 23, 2018

75% would shop more at a store that supports “just walk out” payments. 57% want to be able to check inventory levels online. 72% would shop more if they had personalised product suggestions and promotions. 57% want to be able to check inventory levels online. 69% would shop more in-store if line-ups were shorter.

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