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“Integrating Offers: How Omnichannel Coupons Can Transform Your Retail Strategy” by Jimmy Doheny via Total Retail

by admin | Jun 19, 2024 | Artificial Intelligence / CHAT GPT, Brick & Mortar, Customer Experience, Merchandising, Omnichannel, Retail Strategy, Retail Technologies

Credit: Getty Images by sdominick The fusion of digital and physical shopping experiences is a strategic imperative in today’s retail environment. Omnichannel coupon experiences embody this fusion, allowing retailers to seamlessly connect with customers across...

“Revenue and Loyalty: The Power of Personalized Financing Options” by Yaacov Martin via Total Retail

by admin | Jun 9, 2024 | Brick & Mortar, Customer Loyalty, News, Resources, Retail Technologies

In today’s competitive retail landscape, providing a seamless customer experience is no longer enough. Consumers and businesses increasingly seek flexible and personalized financial solutions at the point of sale (POS). Since 2018, POS lending products have...

“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...