Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 9, 2025

A Robust Portfolio of Fashion Brands With a range of offerings including formal fashion from Brooks Brothers, casual apparel for younger consumers from Aropostale, outdoor apparel and gear from Eddie Bauer and everyday fashion for the whole family from JCPenney, Catalyst Brands will boast expansive reach across multiple market and customer segments.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Cash flow management can be one of the most significant issues for seasonal businesses. Managing this requires keen budgeting skills and pre-planning, which can cause stress for seasonal business owners. Workforce management also can be a key component to expanding into year-round operations.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Vallarta Supermarkets will implement Logile IMS, an inventory management solution that will allow the Southern California regional supermarket chain to manage orders and receiving while also handling in-store production and service, via integration with the retailer’s forecasting and workforce management solutions.

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Tokinomo

JANUARY 8, 2024

Happy New Year! In this first Weekly Snacks edition for 2024 we’ll show you the best ads and campaigns at the moment, retail trends and technology to keep an eye on, and opinions from experts that will help you.

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Tokinomo

JANUARY 24, 2023

Campaign scoop A little taste of Hell. Philadelphia recently released a limited-edition product called " A Little Taste of Hell ," which is a cream cheese infused with ghost peppers with a Scoville Heat Unit measurement of 1,041,427. This product was only available to residents of Toronto who ordered it via Uber Eats on January 13th.

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Independent Retailer

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

In this article, we’ll talk about retail management, what it is and why it’s important. This information will be useful to entrepreneurs and business managers who implement approaches aiming at streamline processes, improving customer service and reducing costs.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

We get that running a business is a constant juggle, and managing cash flow can be tricky. Find the inventory sweet spot Holding too much stock can be a major cash flow drain. It ties up your money in products that may not sell quickly, leaving you with less cash for important things like marketing or growth initiatives.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 4, 2025

Thats where journey management comes in. Retailers that take a journey management approach can bridge the gap between data and action, ensuring insights lead to real improvements in efficiency and customer experience and drive bottom-line results. What is Journey Management? Finally, many retailers operate in a siloed manner.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 25, 2025

Retail businesses are no longer self-enclosed entities where everything revolves around a checkout and some inventory management software. A strong network infrastructure supports everything from payment processing and inventory management to customer engagement and security, ensuring business continuity and long-term growth.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 25, 2022

Let’s dive into some small ideas that can help tackle big goals: 1) Think Big: Increase customer engagement with more interactive marketing. 4) Think Big: Improve supply chain and inventory management. Act small: Add a feature to your website allowing customers to search inventory availability in local store locations.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

some entered the Indonesian market in 2019, citing a gap in diverse retail product offerings. some manages a supply chain spanning global sourcing, inventory management, and logistics. some identified Malaysia as its next key market, driven by the countrys young consumer base and thriving retail environment.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Digital transformation has emerged as a necessity for businesses to stay competitive and thrive in the modern market. It involves integrating digital tools and processes across all aspects of the business, from product development and marketing to sales and customer service.

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Wiser

APRIL 25, 2025

Inventory buffer management: Develop a strategy for maintaining optimal safety stocks or buffer inventories. Use demand forecasting tools to optimize inventory levels in anticipation of supply chain disruptions. Leverage your data, every day Data is key to staying ahead of shifting market conditions.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 17, 2025

Over the past 12 months, we have been building up our selection of products, investing in our operations network, and opening new fulfilment centres, said Anthony Perizzolo, general manager of delivery and supply chain for Amazon Australia. Tinyme COO Ben Hare said the company seeks to broaden its product range.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 31, 2025

Technologies such as real-time inventory management, automated picking systems, and flexible fulfilment models are playing a key role in enhancing operational efficiency. Enhanced pick/pack precision minimises errors and returns, while smarter inventory management and order orchestration reduce inefficiencies.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 12, 2022

Weis Markets will streamline operations at its 198 stores through a partnership with Invafresh. The fresh grocery platform will assist with demand forecasting, in-store production planning, food traceability, recipe management and cut test management across all fresh departments.

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Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

This helps retailers optimise inventory levels, staffing, and promotions for smoother operations and waste reduction. Predictive analytics provides retailers with a data-driven approach to demand planning and inventory management. It also allows retailers to tailor pricing at an individual level.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

In recent years, robotics has emerged as a transformative force in global retail, and the Australian market is noexception. Walmarts use of robots: Walmart has deployed robots in many of its stores for tasks like scanning shelves for inventory management, cleaning floors, and sorting deliveries in backrooms.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 4, 2023

Micro markets are one of the key self-service options that are becoming increasingly popular in airports. Micro markets also offer simple and secure payment options, allowing tourists to pay with their credit card and not have to worry about taking out or exchanging cash.

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Wiser

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The Implications for Brands and Retailers These findings reveal a dual challenge for brands and retailers: the need to align with consumer expectations through transparent pricing strategies and to manage inventory effectively. This approach also reduces the likelihood of shoppers turning to competitors for minor price discrepancies.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Hence the undeniable need for robust warehouse management technologies that are future-focused and effortlessly scalable. 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.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 22, 2024

Ecommerce has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years, and warehouses must consistently deliver a seamless, end-to-end consumer experience to remain competitive in this evolving market. That’s where a modern fulfillment management system (FMS) steps in to meet both internal and external needs.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 28, 2025

AI also is good for improving the predictability level of inventory management. Certain platforms, like Shopify, have AI integrated [into them], so they can look at sales velocity and what I have in inventory and constantly keep me aware of when, and how much, I should be ordering.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Market transitions and technology advancements are changing the fuel and convenience space, with more EVs and less gas, leading to the repurposing of these assets into grocery and convenience stores. These stores must expand their product assortment, improve inventory management and optimize supply chain operations almost overnight.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 15, 2023

Developing Personalized Experiences From a technical perspective, a lot of work is required of marketing and developers to build content for smart speakers. Owning the Conversation Brands running a smart-speaker experience on a monolithic legacy platform can run into a few issues that specifically hamper marketing teams.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

OCTOBER 22, 2024

A centralized database acts as a single source of truth for all business data, allowing retailers to manage information from multiple channels and locations efficiently. Enhanced Inventory Management Effective inventory management is vital for retail success. Key Benefits of a Centralized Database for Retailers 1.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 17, 2025

Can artificial intelligence (AI) give retailers and their supply chain partners the guidance they need to improve demand forecasts and inventory optimization? One of the most promising is a challenge that has bedeviled merchandisers, marketers and inventory managers for decades, if not centuries demand forecasting.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 30, 2025

Speed, consistent uptime and outstanding UX have emerged as non-negotiable elements for survival in todays fast-paced market. The market is ruthless, and theres no more room for businesses to drag their feet. The choice for C-suite leaders is stark: take steps now, or risk falling behind in a market that waits for no one.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 21, 2024

This capability enables retailers to understand their current operations, anticipate future trends and adapt strategies accordingly, ensuring they remain agile and responsive to the ever-changing market demands. Furthermore, understanding customer interaction with merchandise helps tailor personalized marketing strategies.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

The service already is being used by retailers including Lifetime Brands , Traeger Grills and Whole Foods Market. We wanted a better view of when new inventory would arrive at our distribution centers nationwide,” said Leandro Balbinot, SVP and Chief Technology Officer at Whole Foods Market in a statement.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 5, 2025

Target also plans to modernize its core inventory management system with AI-powered technology designed to improve reliability and reduce out-of-stocks.

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Retail Focus

MARCH 13, 2025

IoT and Smart Inventory Management The Internet of Things (IoT) is revolutionising inventory management. This not only minimises inventory shortages but also prevents overstocking, ensuring optimal product availability.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 25, 2022

Supply chain management is the heart of retail management and has the ability to inform the overall health of a business. As a result, businesses looking to gain a competitive advantage in the global marketplace are investing more heavily in supply chain management. Navigating the Dynamic and Evolving Shipping Industry.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 13, 2024

Trove , a key player in the branded resale and customer trade-in space, has acquired full-service resale platform Recurate to solidify its position in the evolving and ever-expanding recommerce market. Recurate’s Griffin added: “Our combined services will provide brands a breadth of resale models and program design.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 28, 2022

In today’s competitive and connected retail market, one mistake or delay can result in losing ground to a competitor. This focused approach results in retail ERP systems being far lighter and easier to implement and manage. The secret lies in their well-developed Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

To meet these demands and elevate its fulfilment strategy, Freedom partnered with Shippit , ANZ’s leading commerce delivery platform, and Fluent Commerce’s Distributed Order Management System (OMS), Fluent Order Management. Managing deliveries for a large network of stores required significant manual coordination with multiple vendors.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The Tally robots from Simbe will roam the aisles of five Price Chopper/Market 32 and five Tops Friendly Markets stores through January 2025, when Northeast Grocery will evaluate the pilot results to determine next steps that could include expanding the robots’ deployment to other supermarkets. “The

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