Retail Doc

JUNE 23, 2020

People who sell retail have to up their game, or their brick and mortar stores will bleed customers. And don’t blame online sales….

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Wiser

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Growing brands have to make tough decisions about what business functions they will keep in-house and which ones they can outsource. The question of outsourcing logistics often comes up fairly early in a brand’s lifecycle, and how it’s answered can have a large impact on the brand’s ability to scale.

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Supply Chain Management Shipping Management Inventory Management 131

Retail Touch

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Nike plans to open 30 stores in the second half of 2021 as the retailer positions itself for long-term growth. Leaders discussed their plans for the business, including growing its connections with shoppers and improving supply chain capabilities, on a Dec. 18 call with analysts.

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IntelligenceNode

JULY 27, 2020

Anyone who’s been in the retail business knows how important capitalizing on the shopping wave during the back to school, or BTS season is. Depending upon which expert you ask, this potential boom in sales is the second or the third biggest during a calendar year.

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Shopping 92

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I Vend

AUGUST 27, 2020

In store shopping has long been the predominant way to shop, however, online shopping has quickly grown to become the preferred channel for many. Consumer preferences have shifted in response to the pandemic, as many have faced changes in their jobs, income and leisure time.

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Graff Retail

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Earlier this week, I came across a new business selling vacation cruises. It’s no secret that the tourism industry has been the hardest hit because of COVID, but if they can be confident and positive about things returning to normal, then you should be too.

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Store Front

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Just had a long-term tenant vacate your space and have yet to find a replacement? Or, using your space for other purposes but need to generate extra income to reduce expenses?

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Shopper Intelligence

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

If you’re a Category Manager are you the next CEO or stuck for life? Let’s be realistic, if you stay in Category then the best you can hope for is heading up the Category Team. After that if you want to go up, you’ll have to get out.”.

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Retail Next

NOVEMBER 15, 2020

1927 Chess World Championship—To Survive Capablanca, You Must Think Like Capablanca. In Buenos Aires in 1927, underdog chess player Alexander Alekhine dominated the “unbeatable” world champ Jose Capablanca. In doing so, Alekhine taught a valuable lesson that retailers should heed today.

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RepslyBlog

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Most consumer goods companies understand the importance of an effective sales territory management plan - it can prevent territory overlap between field reps, which causes confusion and wastes time.

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Retail Doc

JULY 8, 2020

Looking for how to grow profit margins in your store? KPI retail management Margin

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Management 283

Wiser

MAY 14, 2020

In the restaurant business, there is a saying that goes, “People eat with their eyes first.”. That means that even if the food is cooked perfectly and is delicious, a bad presentation can put someone off before they even try it. Retailers and brands are facing the same challenges.

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Retail Touch

AUGUST 12, 2020

Even with 74,000 personal shoppers and its recently launched Express Delivery service, Walmart has faced challenges keeping up with demand as consumers escalate both their online ordering and their expectations for faster home delivery.

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IntelligenceNode

MAY 12, 2020

Over 75% of retailers expect in-person shopping to resume sometime in the next six months. But what will it look like, exactly, when stores reopen? Well, if you’re a retailer who believes everything will return to normal, you’re going to be in for a rude awakening.

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Returns Marketing Shopping 90

I Vend

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

This is an important advisory for customers using the iOS version of iVend Mobile POS. We are pleased to announce that iVend Mobile POS Version 5.3 is now compatible with iOS 14.

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Graff Retail

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

We’ve transitioned from fall to winter, which means Christmas is really close behind. This year the holidays are going to feel different with some of us in restricted access situations. So, what does this mean for retail and how can sales be driven with these obstacles?

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Shopping 83

Fashion Retail

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Digital era, the long tail, streetwear, social media, pure players, business platforms, influencers, liquid design… these are some of the ingredients for cooking this article… Global volatility, from geopolitics to social instability, is the new normal.

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Management Fashion 83

Retail Prophet

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Watch Doug Stephens, Founder and CEO of Retail Prophet and special guest Michael Zakkour, author of ‘New Retail Born in China Going Global’, as they do a deep-dive into China’s “New Retail” business model. What is it?

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Nahanco

JULY 21, 2020

There are a variety of face masks being worn today during the pandemic. And if you are in a public place where you will encounter other people, you should wear a mask according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and World Health Organization (WHO).

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ATS 83

Retail Next

OCTOBER 25, 2020

For the past several years, the holiday gifting season has been creeping to earlier and earlier dates in the calendar, but I cannot remember ever thinking about Christmas prior to Halloween. Of course, I never have had sooo much time at home to think about these things – thanks Covid.

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RepslyBlog

AUGUST 13, 2020

magazine recently revealed that Repsly earned a spot on its annual Inc. 5000 list , the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. This marks the second consecutive year Repsly has received the honor.

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ATS 83

Retail Doc

MAY 25, 2020

While I love to speak to retailers and provide retail sales training for how to sell better in their stores, I have another passion - fixing up old houses. Retail Sales Training Retail Training

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Wiser

OCTOBER 2, 2020

Do have questions around how to improve in-store execution? How to get better visibility into retailers? What can be done to optimize shelf conditions such as availability, planogram compliance, display compliance, and more?

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Retail Touch

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Trend/trend/noun. A general direction in which something is developing or changing. Trends are strong indicators of long-term market influence, customer adoption and retention rates and overall sentiment.

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IntelligenceNode

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

With the onset of the pandemic and the subsequent 360-degree shift in consumer buying behavior and priorities, there have been some immediately tangible effects on the food and grocery market which has been highest in importance, testing all their existing retail management systems and abilities to keep up with demand.

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Small Biz Trends

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Black Friday shopping is likely to look a bit different this year. But there are still plenty of deals to be had. And many of them may appeal to business shoppers. Whether you’re looking for new computers, furniture, or clothing, many retailers are offering their best deals of the year.

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M19 Retail

JULY 28, 2020

Today it is more critical than ever to quantify the value impact of a technology investment in order to make a well-informed decision and drive consensus internally.

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One Step Retail

JUNE 26, 2020

The world is a much different place than it was when the year started. Coming into 2020, one of the biggest shifts we were seeing was the need for BOPIS, or Buy Online Pickup in Store, as it grew in popularity with shoppers.

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Shopperations

JULY 28, 2020

I have a passion for creating order and structure out of chaos. CPG Marketing vendor management and buying process is broken. Business Technology Conferences Product Updates

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Nahanco

JUNE 30, 2020

As we celebrate the 4 th of July this year, it is important to reflect on what has happened to businesses across the US these past few months. In particular, clothing stores were struggling even before a pandemic came through and shut their doors.

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Retail Next

MAY 17, 2020

For years retailers have been talking about the store of the future, how to compete with Amazon, and how to best serve today’s digitally driven customer. The pace has been maddeningly slow – both as an executive in retail technology and as a consumer.

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RepslyBlog

APRIL 9, 2020

Did you know that 72% of brands end up in the red when it comes to promotions ? Chances are, most brands find themselves in that majority -- which means the other 28% of brands (i.e. your competitors!) are dramatically outperforming their competition on the shelf.

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Retail Doc

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

As retailers across the country fear a second wave of the coronavirus and lockdowns, it is still important to focus on how to attract customers. Retail Consultant Retail Sales Training Attract customers

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Wiser

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

There are countless pricing strategies at your disposal, but not all are created equal. Some strategies are much more effective than others at increasing margins, moving inventory, and keeping customers happy.

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Retail Touch

JUNE 25, 2020

Even before COVID-19, the retail industry was already going through significant challenges, disruption and transformation. That has all been turned on its head. Get ready for the “new abnormal.”.

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IntelligenceNode

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Counterfeit products, representing nearly 3.5% of world trade today, are flooding the market and COVID-19 has exacerbated this problem for brands, manufacturers, and consumers.

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