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RoboMQ Sarah Hepp

The Hidden Operational Costs of Disconnected Retail Systems (and How Modern Teams are Fixing Them)

Retailers are not struggling because they lack technology. They are struggling because their systems do not fully communicate…

Executive Viewpoints April 29
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Why Your Store Associates Know Less than Your Customers — and How AI is Changing That

The gap in knowledge between today’s digitally empowered shoppers and what store associates have at hand is quietly…

Executive Viewpoints April 28
Nick Mangiapane TransUnion

Weathering a Potential Retail Data Drought

Changes in consumer behavior, technology and privacy regulation are all impacting retailers’ ability to understand their customers. The…

Executive Viewpoints April 27
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Inventory Forecasting: Why CFOs are Paying Attention

Ecommerce retailers in 2026 are watching their profit margins erode in the face of multiple financial pressures. As…

Executive Viewpoints April 24
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Video Still Reigns Supreme — but Retail Performance Depends on Where it Plays

Retail is experiencing a new level of growth pressure. Margins are tighter, loyalty is harder to earn and…

Executive Viewpoints April 23
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From Checkout to Trust Layer: How Merchants Can Prepare for Agentic Commerce

For more than two decades, online checkout, from the “buy now” button to the credit card prompt to…

Executive Viewpoints April 22
Bart Lautenbach Equifax Workforce Solutions

The Hidden Costs of Skipping Pre-Hire Verifications

As the temperature rises, so does the pressure on retail and hospitality leaders to fill seasonal positions. We’re…

Executive Viewpoints April 21
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3 Key Questions to Ask Before Adopting AI Tools for SMS Marketing

SMS marketing can yield strong results for retailers – and leveraging AI can help power personalized text-message marketing…

Executive Viewpoints April 20
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Navigating the Changing Landscape of Crypto ATMs in Retail

Crypto ATMs are a familiar fixture in the 2026 retail landscape. With approximately 40,000 locations operating worldwide, the…

Executive Viewpoints April 17
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