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How smart new technologies are improving sales and reducing costs for retailers

Inside Retail

These technologies are helping retailers achieve efficiencies in operational functions including staff deployment and management, customer service, shrinkage reduction and lifecycle pricing. And that’s where your Workforce Management systems come into play,” says Bretherton.

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The essential metrics your retail POS software can track

I Vend

This data can help you determine which products are your best – and worst – sellers, to inform your product assortment decisions and stock management. Promotions – when you run promotions, you have to be able to measure their impact – which ones worked well, with which customers and locations.

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5 Real-World Ways 5G Will Transform Retail

Retail TouchPoints

Now we’re partnering with companies like Google, Microsoft and Amazon that manage that data processing in the cloud to power whatever it is that retailers want to do, and you can do these things with a smartphone.”. Smart mirrors are already in use at COS Beverly Hills and will roll out to additional locations later this year.

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How Quick Service Restaurants Can Find Growth Opportunities

Wiser

Local ads on Google, SMS marketing with location-based messaging (sometimes referred to as proximity marketing), social campaigns with influencers, and other digital strategies can help you reach a wide audience and draw people into your restaurants. Maintain Consistency Across Locations. Differentiate Your In-Store Experience.

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What Is Phantom Inventory? Here’s How to Spot It

Wiser

Phantom inventory is particularly challenging because your inventory management system says the products are in-stock, but the shelves are empty. There are several potential causes of phantom inventory, including: . Smartphone-enabled shoppers can be leveraged to audit retail locations on your behalf.

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Inventory management for efficiency and experience

I Vend

This lack of inventory costs retailers an estimated up to 8% of revenue in lost sales. iVend Retail Inventory Management Inventory management drives store efficiency and customer experience. Read about iVend’s smart retail technology for inventory management.

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Avoiding Stockouts: 5 Preventable Causes of Out-of-Stocks and What to Do About Them

Retail Times

It’s best to use a point-of-sale or inventory system that automatically modifies inventory levels as you ring up sales, so you won’t have to worry about manually updating your database. Such solutions are also beneficial if you have several locations because they allow you to manage multiple stores from one place.