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Study: How Retailers are Managing the Tug-of-War Between Employee Satisfaction and Profitability

Retail TouchPoints

Employee satisfaction plays a central role in store operations. After all, when employees are happy and engaged, they create more productive and profitable store environments. After all, it takes time, energy and money to train new hires.

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The Top 5 Retail Remix Episodes of 2023

Retail TouchPoints

The top five episodes of 2023 reaffirm some of the most trending topics we covered on Retail TouchPoints over the past year, illustrating how rapidly the industry (and the customer experience) have evolved. Why it Matters: In 2023, we saw employee turnover reach record highs. Let’s begin the countdown… 5.

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Efficiency and Engagement: The Great Balancing Act of Workforce Tech

Retail TouchPoints

However, employee shortages are forcing many organizations to prioritize capabilities that support operating efficiency and store performance over employee engagement and loyalty. Many business leaders, and retailers specifically, plan to increase their investment in digital technology for the frontline.

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6 Keys to Empowering Store Associates During the Holiday Season

Retail TouchPoints

Results from Retail TouchPoints’ 2023 Store Operations Survey indicate that hiring and retaining associates, at 70% , and high employee turnover rates, at 67% , are their top challenges. Experts shared six best practices retailers can apply to cultivate a positive and social workplace as the holiday season picks up: 1.

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Gamified Training Boosts Brand’s Appliance Sales 26.2%

Retail TouchPoints

Reports show strong employee engagement and a 93% improvement in product knowledge, said Vrålstad. Since the European pilot program, BSH has expanded the training program into the U.S. for associates at several large consumer electronics retailers.

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Retail Workforce Management Solutions That Accelerate Execution and Communication

RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

Explore how retailers can leverage technology to set up their staff for success and what tools are needed for workers to get employees to do their jobs effectively and enhance the employee and customer experience. Empower your employees with the tools to improve associate engagement and transform your retail operation.

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Generative AI for Retail: A Traveler’s Guide to Implementing GenAI for Retail Operations

Theatro

This involves identifying specific areas for improvement, such as enhancing customer assistance, increasing associate knowledge, automating tasks, or streamlining store operations. This focus on augmentation rather than automation kept the human element at the core of the retail experience.