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Retail Training: Video Is The Way Forward

A business is only as strong as its connection to its employees. This is especially true in the…

Executive Viewpoints February 23
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Could Minimum Wage Increase Save Employee Loyalty?

It’s no secret that employee turnover rate for retailers isn’t that great. A 2012 survey from Hay Group…

Executive Viewpoints February 20
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40% Of Consumers Are Disappointed With Associate Knowledge, Expertise

Many shoppers still consider sales associates to be reliable sources throughout the browsing and purchase consideration process. But…

News November 26
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Reinventing Retail Part 2

As the global economy has expanded and provided a multitude of options for how, where and when shoppers…

Executive Viewpoints October 28
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Why Did They Hire That Store Associate?

By Fatima D. Lora, Assistant Editor It’s holiday hiring season and not all your store associates are jolly…

Executive Viewpoints September 25
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Cutting Losses With Online Reference Checks

For retailers, a bad hire can mean lost revenue, shrinkage, a poor customer experience, or worse. Brian Gilbert,…

News September 19
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Goal Zero Boosts High-Tech Product Sales With Multimedia Training Platform

Store associates are vital contributors to shoppers’ brick-and-mortar browsing and buying experiences. Stellar in-store employees act as first-hand…

News September 27
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Retailers Update In-Store Technology To Offer Real-Time Customer Engagement

Consumer demand for instant access to product information is driving developments around in-store technology. Ben & Jerry’s, 4food,…

News September 4
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Retail TouchPoints Unveils Exclusive Survey Results: Taking the Pulse of Store Operations 2012

As retailers prepare for the holiday season in a rapidly changing environment, Retail TouchPoints, the industry’s go-to source…

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