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Sensing, Not Seeing, with Vision AI as Retail’s Crystal Ball for the Future

Retail TouchPoints

While 7-Eleven is at the forefront of inventive uses for vision AI in the convenience retail market, we are also observing interest and adoption of vision AI for supermarket retailers for resource reallocation, to mirror each store’s unique ebb and flow of operations and foot traffic throughout the day.

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Choosing a Distribution Model: Drop Shipping vs Traditional Inventory

Retail Bound

One of the topics that consistently comes up in the retail world is the logistics of shipping. From the manufacturers to the distributors, to your retail store – there are many factors and unexpected costs to consider during the shipping process that can be often overlooked.

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How Rising Prices Shape Consumer Behavior

Retail Focus

Retailers face mounting expenses throughout supply chains, from manufacturing to shipping fees. Furthermore, e-commerce relies on data to quickly modify pricing strategies in response to market conditions. During inflation, many discount retailers increase their market share, while others struggle.

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Automation: The Driving Force Behind Warehouse Management Growth

Retail TouchPoints

The ever-changing retail market has made automation a necessity. According to recent research, the global warehouse automation market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 14%, reaching $30 billion by 2026. Hence the undeniable need for robust warehouse management technologies that are future-focused and effortlessly scalable.

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Localisation, livestreaming and logistics: How to tap into the Chinese market

Inside Retail

Before 2020, when travel was easy and diplomatic relations were cordial, I placed great emphasis on the need to build trusted relationships on the ground in China as the foundation of a successful market entry strategy. Accept that China is a very different market to the one you’re used to. Research the right market.

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FedEx Aims to Amp Up Convenience with Package-less Returns Program

Retail TouchPoints

Shoppers who purchased items from participating retailers will be able to drop off those they wish to return, with no box or label required, at approximately 2,000 FedEx Office locations. The returned items will then be consolidated with other returns from a variety of retailers to save materials and space.

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‘Gen Z wants to see change’: Princess Polly’s journey towards diversity and inclusion

Inside Retail

Customers really love our fast shipping and customer service, where we get a lot of positive feedback. Our mission statement is that we want to be the world’s most innovative customer-focused online retailer and we want to provide quality trend-driven fashion to Gen Z globally. What do you think makes Princess Polly stand out?