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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. A lot of companies are looking to do more with less via productivity tools like task management, communication tools, etc.

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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. What is retail workforce management?

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

365 Retail

In a constantly evolving sector, retail managers are tasked with keeping pace with the latest trends and ensuring their business achieves success and stability. This entails a deep understanding of the various facets of retail operations, from inventory management to customer service.

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Gamified Training Boosts Brand’s Appliance Sales 26.2%

Retail TouchPoints

We are, of course, interested in selling more of our products, and equipping [store] staff with the right product knowledge has been proven to offer a significant increase in sales.”. Reports show strong employee engagement and a 93% improvement in product knowledge, said Vrålstad.

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The Untruths of Sustainable Packaging

Retail TouchPoints

What started as consumers bringing their own bags to the grocery store (which was doubled down by brands like Walmart that no longer provide single-use bags at point of sale in many states) has grown to an increasing reuse approach by many. With the U.S.’s

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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. The biggest benefit of implementing YOOBIC is we find the teams are much, much more engaged.

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New business owner guide to recruiting for retail positions

Clover - Retail

Assign mentors or buddies to support new employees. According to a study by the Association for Talent Development , employee engagement and retention increase by 50% when companies offer mentorship programs. Pair new employees with more experienced employees.