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Circle K Owner Launches Summer Hiring Spree to find 25,000 New Workers

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Cashiers likely won’t top the list of job openings though, at least in the long term — Alimentation Couche-Tard also recently announced plans to roll out self-checkout systems at 7,000 of its locations in the U.S., Canada and Europe over the next three years.

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Automation: The Driving Force Behind Warehouse Management Growth

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A growing retail and ecommerce business can turn an efficient process into a multi-step nightmare with inaccurate purchasing, order fulfillment and returns processes. It all depends on multiple factors like the size of the warehouse, the quantity of inventory and the number of orders fulfilled. Sophisticated Automation.

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Efficiency and Engagement: The Great Balancing Act of Workforce Tech

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

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6 Keys to Empowering Store Associates During the Holiday Season

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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. Create digital synergy.

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How Retail Workers Can Be Leveraged as Effective Brand Influencers

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So what’s the plan? By reevaluating your compensation model for retail workers and collaborating with brand partners to sponsor employee incentives, there is no doubt you’ll see tremendous gains in employee satisfaction and retention. Workers want to feel valued by their employer. Conclusion.

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Bringing Sustainability and Innovation to the Grocery Store Supply Chain

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This year we’ve also enhanced our demand planning capabilities through Manhattan’s DFIO software. Advanced tools along with dedicated supply chain experts help forecast accurately with demand planning and prevent food waste in the first place. The system assists in spoils mitigation, reducing our waste.

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5 Ways Retailers Can Tackle Wavering Customer Loyalty

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As you develop your plans for 2023, consider these recommendations, based on the 2022 survey findings: Diversify Your Marketing Mix . Agility is key in this volatile era and having all hands on deck is key to developing proactive response plans. Moreover, companies should explore different ways to drive product awareness and engagement.