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Guarding the Retail Fortress: Cybersecurity Challenges and Network Interruption Risks

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Cyberattacks and network outages can disrupt operations and erode customer loyalty. This article delves into the evolving threat landscape, examining the impact of these disruptions on retail operations and exploring proactive measures for safeguarding businesses, customer data and reputations.

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How Enterprise Modernization and Artificial Intelligence are Charting a New Course for the Consumer Industry

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This technology blends public and private cloud services to deliver the perfect environment for processing, storing and scaling data. In fact, 71% of consumer products CEOs and 64% of retail CEOs believe they have a clear plan for the role advanced AI will play in decision-making five years from now.

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Circle K Will Retrofit Stores To Pilot Autonomous Checkout

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Circle K will pilot a touchless autonomous checkout solution in one of its Phoenix locations and plans to add the technology to other store locations. The parent company operates nearly 14,500 convenience stores worldwide.

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How Hydra Health is Transforming the Hospital Gift Shop

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and Penn Medicine’s Hospital in Philadelphia, with plans for further expansion in 2024 and beyond. “We However, interviewing patients and visitors is difficult due to HIPAA rules, so the team extensively engages with guest services and patient advocates within the hospitals and medical campuses.

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Retail Tech to Make Shoppers Fall in Love with Your Store

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For retailers, Valentine’s Day offers a shopping boost in the after-holiday mid-February slump, but it’s more than that – it’s also a reminder that love comes in many forms, including the love that shoppers have for their favourite store. All retail processes iVend helps retailers become irresistible to shoppers.

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Top retail technology trends to look out for in 2024

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All retail processes iVend helps retailers to stay ahead of retail technology trends. Read more So what are the key trends for retail technology in 2024? . ** AI in retail has a wide range of applications, including: Predictive analysis that helps retailers use the insights in their data to plan for the future.

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IDC FutureScape: Omnichannel Grocery, Supplier Partnerships and AI Acquisitions Will Drive Retail Innovation

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Demand for Pickup and Curbside Will Define Grocery Store Designs. IDC expects grocery to be transformed by consumers’ appetite for omnichannel convenience, projecting that by 2023, 75% of online grocery orders (representing 15% of all grocery sales) will be picked up curbside or in-store.