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How Hot Topic and Lamps Plus Mastered Inventory Management and More

Retail TouchPoints

Smart retailers are realizing that their increasingly complex omnichannel offerings have made strong supply chain management more important than ever. Retailers need to handle inventory in stores and distribution centers, keep an eye on both digital and physical shelves and keep costs down with efficient logistics and routing.

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Returns Management is essential for a positive customer experience

I Vend

iVend Retail Management Suite iVend’s retail technology helps retailers in returns management. Check out our flexible POS, loyalty program and inventory visibility systems. Learn more After the crazy busyness of the holiday shopping season comes…the crazy busyness of the returns season.

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Tackling rising returns: how to improve efficiency while enhancing customer experience

Retail Gazette

The beginning of the year is traditionally a peak period for returns and 2024 has been no exception, with retailers experiencing a surge in unwanted items being sent back. The trend is being driven by several factors, including the cost-of-living crisis, with returns volumes increasing notably.

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The essential metrics your retail POS software can track

I Vend

Using your point of sale system to track performance, across every element of the retail operation, has never been more important. This data can help you determine which products are your best – and worst – sellers, to inform your product assortment decisions and stock management.

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Guarding the Retail Fortress: Cybersecurity Challenges and Network Interruption Risks

Retail TouchPoints

The Evolving Threat Landscape Retailers increasingly rely on digital platforms for sales, inventory management and customer engagement. A network outage can mean lost sales in the short term, as shoppers simply move to another brand for that purchase, or losses in the long term if that customer does not return.

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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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4 Key Steps to Profitable Store-Based Fulfillment

Retail TouchPoints

A frictionless return experience is critical. The survey found that returning an item ranked as the No. However, 60% of retailers surveyed do not allow shoppers to return or exchange an item during checkout, adding an unnecessary obstacle to flipping the return interaction from a loss to a profit.