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Absenteeism Impact: 31% Of Retailers Are Understaffed For Half Of Peak Sales Periods

Absenteeism is running rampant in retail: 31% of global retailers said they are understaffed during periods of peak…

News February 5
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NRF2019: Ahold Will Deploy 500 Robots To Create More Spill-Proof Supermarkets

Ahold Delhaize has launched nearly 500 robots at its GIANT and Stop & Shop stores to patrol the…

News January 15
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As DTC Sales Rise, Retailers Should Leverage Smart Promotions And Instant Gratification

Retailers can’t afford to ignore the rising ubiquity of direct-to-consumer (DTC) options — 81% of American shoppers will…

News January 4
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JD.com, Alibaba Reach Outside China To Empower Retail Innovation

JD.com and Alibaba are partnering with tech companies and retailers to collaborate on new ways to drive the industry…

News December 10
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Walmart Harnesses Apps And AI To Fuel Associate Efficiency

Walmart is putting the power of e-Commerce in its associates’ hands, letting them use their devices to place…

News December 5
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Multiple Pop-Ups, One Roof: Neighborhood Goods Tells A New Kind Of Retail Story

Today’s retailers try to tell a story that shoppers can “read,” using the grammar of visual merchandising, interior…

News November 16
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Walmart Opening AI-Focused Retail Lab In A Long Island Store

(Editor’s note: This article has been updated with information provided by Walmart since it was initially published.) Walmart…

News November 9
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European DIY Retailer Reduces Luxury Faucet Shrinkage With Anti-Theft Tech

Retailers selling high-end products require heavier in-store security and loss prevention efforts to thwart theft. After dealing with…

News November 2
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Exclusive NYC Tour: The First Nordstrom Men’s Store

  In this edition of TouchPoints TV, Retail TouchPoints Senior Editor Glenn Taylor chatted with Shea Jensen, Senior…

News October 31
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