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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. Lifecycle pricing inventory management Zebra Technologies also has products focused on inventory management and Lifecycle Pricing.

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The essential metrics your retail POS software can track

I Vend

Inventory management – metrics such as stock turnover levels, and days of inventory remaining can be used to accurately plan purchasing and replenishment strategies and minimise the chance of stock outs. Operating cost analysis shows helps to identify areas for streamlining and automation and then assess the results.

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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. Reduce Shrinkage.

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5 Real-World Ways 5G Will Transform Retail

Retail TouchPoints

Smart mirrors are already in use at COS Beverly Hills and will roll out to additional locations later this year. In-Store Inventory Management. When combined with tech such as IoT-embedded sensors, 5G will enable retailers to have a real-time view of store inventory, allowing for faster restocking when shelves are running low.

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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.