Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 8, 2022

Convenience store operator Alimentation Couche-Tard has announced that is hiring for more than 25,000 positions at its more than 14,100 Circle K and Couche-Tard stores and support centers across North America, Europe and Asia. Canada and Europe over the next three years.

Employee Engagement 281

Employee Engagement Checkout Store Operations Fulfillment 281

Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Why it Matters: In 2023, we saw employee turnover reach record highs. As a result, associate training and engagement came to the forefront. The retailer has built, tested and optimized mobile-based technology to help associates feel equipped, informed and connected to serve customers across all channels.

Advertising 249

Advertising Store Operations Merchant Services Wholesale 249

Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 31, 2023

While the NRF has yet to release its total sales projections for the season, its early consumer research reveals that consumers plan to spend an average of $875 this holiday season, in line with the five-year average — and most of that money will be spent online. Put managers front and center. Create digital synergy.

Employee Engagement 274

Employee Engagement Store Operations Consumer Management 274

Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 15, 2023

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

Employee Engagement 260

Employee Engagement Management Point of Sale Planning 260

Mass Relators

MARCH 31, 2024

In this role, she will continue to support DG’s store operations team, which now encompasses more than 20,000 retail stores including pOpshelf and Mexico. Melanie Cook Brian Haug Brian Haug has been promoted to senior vice president, margin planning and analytics.

Promotions 52

Promotions Merchant Services Planning Beauty and Health 52

Inside Retail

JULY 12, 2022

The Customer Experience and Insight (CXI) research group faced this challenge recently when planning for our upcoming Strategic Planning and Management in Retailing (SPMR) executive education program. The pandemic has clearly exacerbated the need for employee engagement and a sense of community. Build agile supply.

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Payment Services Planning Employee Engagement Consumer 130

Theatro

APRIL 5, 2023

The retailer wanted to reimagine its customer service and its frontline employee engagement with a modern and accessible solution that would connect its entire team—leadership, groups and individual associates—in real-time. Our goal as company was to refine our productivity,” says Michael Wynn, President from Sunshine Ace Hardware. “We

Employee Engagement 52

Employee Engagement Management Location Accounting 52