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Fresh Market Aims to Improve Inventory Management with New Tech, Including Electronic Shelf Labels

Retail TouchPoints

The Fresh Market will deploy solutions from VusionGroup across all 166 grocery stores in its fleet next year, adding electronic shelf labels (ESLs), improved inventory management technology and analytics designed to better support in-store merchandising decisions, timing of out-of-stocks and prioritizing waste reduction.

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Revolutionizing Retail: How Ergonomic Robots Enhance Shopping Experiences

Retail TouchPoints

The Role of Robots in Retail In the retail industry, tasks like inventory management, cleaning and even customer service are being delegated to robots, allowing human employees to focus on higher-value activities. The message is clear: designing for people first is the key to robots usability and their ultimate success.

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Black Friday 2024: Why automation is critical for Australian retailers

Inside Retail

As the Black Friday 2024 shopping frenzy approaches, Australian retailers are gearing up for their biggest challenge yet – managing skyrocketing demand while staying efficient. To seize this massive opportunity, retailers must ensure smooth, scalable shopping experiences, and automation is the way forward. The key to thriving?

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RFID Technology: Enhancing Retail Efficiency While Protecting Consumer Data

Retail TouchPoints

In the world of retail, staying ahead means embracing innovations that transform shopping and commerce into an experience that’s faster, smarter and more satisfying for customers. RFID technology is increasingly being used by retailers to better predict inventory, manage product placement in stores and drive sales.

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JCPenney Joins SPARC Group to Form Catalyst Brands

Retail TouchPoints

The company plans to integrate complementary strengths such as product design and sourcing capabilities, deep supplier relationships and a growing use of AI and data-driven technology to enhance supply chain and inventory management capabilities and deepen customer relationships.

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How IoT is Transforming Digital Signage in Retail

Retail TouchPoints

If a particular section of the store sees more traffic, a digital display could promote items from that section, creating a tailored shopping experience. Smart shelving systems can notify staff when stock is low or when items are nearing expiration, ensuring that the stores inventory remains optimized.

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Grocery Outlet, Fresh Market Both Name Industry Veterans as New Leaders

Retail TouchPoints

With a clear mission of saving people money and a unique model that combines national buying power with local independent operators for the ultimate treasure hunt shopping experience, Grocery Outlet is a differentiated concept with a tremendous growth opportunity, said Potter in a statement.

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