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6 Keys to Empowering Store Associates During the Holiday Season

Retail TouchPoints

While the NRF has yet to release its total sales projections for the season, its early consumer research reveals that consumers plan to spend an average of $875 this holiday season, in line with the five-year average — and most of that money will be spent online. Put managers front and center. Provide flexible scheduling.

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The Top 5 Retail Remix Episodes of 2023

Retail TouchPoints

Why it Matters: In 2023, we saw employee turnover reach record highs. As a result, associate training and engagement came to the forefront. Why it Matters: In today’s highly competitive marketplace, many consumer brands and digitally native DTC brands are fighting to stand out and chart a path to sustainable growth.

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Gamified Training Boosts Brand’s Appliance Sales 26.2%

Retail TouchPoints

As consumer appliances grow ever more sophisticated, it can be a challenge for retail salespeople to stay up to speed on every high-tech element blinking, beeping and buzzing in the latest washing machine or dryer — but it’s essential. for associates at several large consumer electronics retailers.

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Retail Workforce Management Solutions That Accelerate Execution and Communication

RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

Equip your employees with voice technology that allows them to access real-time information regarding daily store operations, inventory, product expertise, schedules, etc. Retailers should not ignore their employee’s experiences. Send them daily pep talks or messages of encouragement to keep them motivated.

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Analysis: 6 principles for post-Covid retail

Inside Retail

At the same time, short-term spikes in online sales are starting to return to more expected levels, even though some consumers have permanently altered their channel preferences. Beyond digital innovation, one of the critical elements the pandemic has highlighted is the critical role of employees at all levels of retail and consumer services.

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5 Reasons You Must Visit the Retail Technology Show 2025

365 Retail

Joe Wicks MBE, the fitness entrepreneur behind The Body Coach The programme continues across multiple stages, with sessions tackling sustainability, social commerce, digital transformation, and employee engagement.

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Dollar General bolsters team with 11 appointments

Mass Relators

Simonsen joined Dollar General in 2013, and has since held roles of increasing responsibility in store operations, procurement, pricing, business analytics, and merchandising planning. In this role, he will lead operations for half of DG’s distribution network.