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How Designers Manage Value Engineering, Without Compromising on Results?

365 Retail

Ensuring Design Optimisation: Streamlining layouts through optimised space planning will not only maximise efficiency and how elements are used, but will also minimise the use of unnecessary materials, creating less waste. The post How Designers Manage Value Engineering, Without Compromising on Results?

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Walmart’s latest AI feature aims to help associates overcome language barriers

Retail Dive

The retailer is also introducing AI-driven task management, which uses the technology to prioritize and recommend tasks for associates. Early results have led to a reduction in the time store managers spend planning shifts for overnight stocking, and the retailer is piloting the tool for shifts other than stocking as well.

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Ikea wants to make smart home tech easier to use, more affordable

Retail Dive

A smart home hub, like the company’s Dirigera, is required to add Matter-enabled products to a home setup. “Until now, smart home technology hasn’t been easy enough to use for most people, or affordable enough for many to consider,” David Granath, range manager at Ikea of Sweden, said in a statement.

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Unlocking Success: How to Start a Home Staging Business Today

Small Biz Trends

Courses cover essential topics such as design principles, furniture selection, color schemes, and space planning. Establish relationships with suppliers for efficient inventory management and cost savings. Managing Operations Managing operations effectively is crucial for running a successful home staging business.

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Meet Our 40 Under 40 Winners of 2024

Retail TouchPoints

Brand Manager, BÉIS Christina Sandore, Associate & Senior Architect, Bergmeyer Marcello Aldorasi, Director of Robotics & Automation, BJ’s Wholesale Club Cydnie Kalkhourst, Director of Retail Experience & Education, Canada Goose Kelly Johnson (Rodeck), Head of U.S.

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All-in-one fresh foods market, catering and event location BRIDGE opens in Zurich

Retail Focus

Also the private brands managed by Bridge, such as the Marktgrill, Bistro and Bridge Bar are seamlessly integrated into the overall concept, and offer comfortable seating areas, which invite you to enjoy their items on site.

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Bed Bath & Beyond Kicks Off $250 Million Tech Upgrade

Retail TouchPoints

The technology investment will enable Bed Bath & Beyond to use analytics and automation to support improvements in merchandising and inventory management, product lifecycle management, retail space planning and optimization, the launch of additional private-label brands, and real-time tracking of merchandise fulfillment within the supply chain.