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“Optimizing Special Events and Seasonality in Retail: Embracing High-Resolution Planning” by Greg Arthur via Total Retail

by admin | May 8, 2024 | Artificial Intelligence / CHAT GPT, Brick & Mortar, Event Planning, Inventory Management, News, Resources, Retail Strategy, Retail Technologies, Seasonal Products

Mastering inventory for special events and seasonality is a key ongoing challenge for retailers of every kind and size. The ebb and flow of sales during festive seasons, promotions, shopping days, and holidays can pose significant hurdles for inventory management....

“Making AI Really Work for Retail” by Lisa Avvocato via Total Retail

by admin | Apr 26, 2024 | Artificial Intelligence / CHAT GPT, Brick & Mortar, Data Driven Performance, E-Commerce, Retail Technologies

Credit: Getty Images by Krongkaew Like every industry, retail is experiencing an artificial intelligence boom — and like other industries that operate with such small profit margins, any competitive edge is not only welcome but necessary to survive. AI offers benefits...

“7 Key Habits of High-Performing Retailers That Don’t Include AI” by Tom Gleeson via Total Retail

by admin | Apr 12, 2024 | Artificial Intelligence / CHAT GPT, Brick & Mortar, HR, Retail Strategy, Retail Technologies

Credit: Getty Images by Hinterhaus Productions I know you’re probably wondering if this article will be a blast on artificial intelligence based on the headline. You’ve come to the wrong place if you’re looking for that. As you’ve probably witnessed, it seems...

“How to Run an Efficient, Impactful and Successful Sales Contest” by staff via Shop Eat Surf (reposted with permission)

by admin | Mar 9, 2024 | Brick & Mortar, Community, Competitions, News, Resources, Retail Technologies, Sales Training

Photo Courtesy of ENDVR Sales contests are powerful tools for brands. They incentivize and motivate sales associates to talk about their products and sell them to customers. And this extra push goes a long way for brands.  In this article, we will explain how to...

“Redefining Retail: 3 AI Trends Leading the Way” by Antony Wildey via Total Retail

by admin | Feb 29, 2024 | Artificial Intelligence / CHAT GPT, Brick & Mortar, News, Retail Technologies

Credit: iStock.com by Surasak Suwanmake For some time now, many retailers have been exploring the use of artificial intelligence to enhance various aspects of their business, from inventory placement to merchandising assortments. However, the conversation gained...

“2024 Retail Trends: How the Latest Technologies Continue to Shape the Industry” by Pierre Kremer

by admin | Feb 17, 2024 | Artificial Intelligence / CHAT GPT, Brick & Mortar, Customer Experience, Customer Loyalty, E-Commerce, m-commerce, News, Retail Technologies

Credit: Getty Images by FangXiaNuo Our rapidly digitalizing and globalizing world hasn’t been kind to the retail industry these past few years, especially for brick-and-mortar stores. As a result, many retailers have begun to wrestle with questions concerning...