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Retail’s Most Expensive Blind Spot: Balance on Hand and On-Shelf Availability

If you run a retail business, you already know your numbers may not tell the truth, or at…

Executive Viewpoints November 24
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How Tech Retailers can Turn Overstock into Sustainable Profit

According to IHL Group, overstock costs retail businesses $562 billion. These warehouses filled with surplus products aren’t just…

Executive Viewpoints June 17
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As POS Disperses Around the Store, Cloud and Edge Computing Gain Prominence

The basic service that a point-of-sale (POS) device provides — checking out customers — is essential to any…

Features March 25
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RetailROI ‘Tech and Tears’ Event Raises $386,000 for Needy Kids

The SuperSaturday 2025 event, sponsored by RetailROI, the Retail Orphans Initiative, raised $386,000 to support orphans and vulnerable…

News February 12
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4 Key Point-of-Sale Trends for 2024

The point-of-sale (POS) system has always been the one truly indispensable technology for any merchant, large or small.…

Features February 29
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Customers are Tired of Empty Shelves, and it’s Time for a Fix

For customers, many aspects of a shopping trip impact whether they view it as a success. From the…

Executive Viewpoints October 26
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IHL Study: Inventory Distortion Will Cost Retailers $1.77 Trillion in 2023

Inventory distortion, whether it’s out-of-stocks or overstocks, are a huge and costly challenge for retailers and suppliers, and…

Features July 31
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To achieve supply chain visibility, retailers are embracing innovative tech like RFID in stores, warehouses and distribution centers.

Is it Time for RFID to Shine?

Even though RFID has proven its value numerous times, retailer adoption has never truly reached its peak. However,…

News July 13
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AI in Retail: Optimizing Operations from Supply Chains to Employee Scheduling

Editor’s note: This is the fourth article in our series on AI in retail. Check out our other…

Features April 6
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