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Is Cooling Inflation Really Shaping Consumer Buying Behavior?
Inflation in the U.S. reached its highest rate in four decades at 6.6 percent in 2022, and as prices rose, consumers were naturally expected to shift gears and slow down on spending. A record-setting holiday season for retail sales assuaged some of those concerns. Couple that with the most recent CPI report, which had some…
The Need for Sustainability in Industry 4.0
What is Industry 4.0? A revolution that has many names, Industry 4.0 is the name of the 21st century technology boom that is creating advanced AI, robotics, and smart, connected devices. But how can industry 4.0 help change the way businesses conduct business? On this episode of “What Just Happened?“, host Christine Russo spoke…
With Consumer Prices at Record Inflation, How Will the Fed Respond with Future Interest Rate Hikes?
Consumer prices have been soaring, reaching an inflation rate of 9.1 percent in mid-July, a record-high rate since 1981, according to PBS. Not only are consumer prices inflating, but employers such as Walmart are also inflating wages. Why and how much are Walmart wages inflating and how will this impact the economy as a whole?…
FBD Store Personnel Training: How to Change Flavor
Changing flavors is a great way to keep customers coming back and to navigate inventory levels. This video goes over how to change flavors for different kinds of products. This video reminds you to ensure you have the right graphics and to match them on the merchandiser to the new flavor and to pay close…
Why You Need to Pay Attention to the Rising Cost of Diesel
Welcome to 2023, a year of change. Given last year’s waves of inflation, many are hopeful this year will bring in lower prices and higher purchasing parity. However, while some markets in the U.S. are trending toward recovery, others, like grocery prices, are still on the rise. What might be happening behind the scenes…
NYC, Goldman Sachs Launch Effort to Give Struggling Small Businesses a Lift
(Bloomberg) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Monday will announce a new partnership with Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and Mastercard Inc. that will create the largest public-private loan fund for small businesses in the city’s history. The $75 million NYC Small Business Opportunity Fund will offer businesses loans ranging from $2,000 to $250,000…
SmartAudit Insights Dashboard Review #1
Gain valuable insights into the power of SmartAudit Insights through this customer testimonial video. Listen as a satisfied customer shares their experience of how this innovative tool revolutionized their auditing process. Discover how SmartAudit Insights eliminates the need for manual consolidation of multiple audits across various stores, providing a breakdown of crucial information in a…
The Importance of Inventory Accuracy: Highlight 3
Discover the profound impact of inventory accuracy on customer experience in this insightful video by Datasan. In an industry obsessed with enhancing customer satisfaction, inventory accuracy issues pose significant challenges for retailers striving to deliver the best possible experience. Datasan delves into the connection between inventory accuracy and customer experience. Explore how a simple inventory…
How Stylitics’ Technology Can Benefit Brands and Retailers
How exactly are companies like Stylitics entering the fashion field and helping to expand fashion customization and personalization in today’s world? Fashion is part of who we are—it is a silent form of self-identity for an individual that portrays beliefs, preferences, religion, occupation, social class, and so much more. And fashion is ever evolving; trends…
Making Collections Better
At IC System – expert in all things debt collection – our remarkable culture sets us apart. With dedicated professionals who understand your industry on a deep level, we prioritize respect, innovation, and integrity to make collections better and help you solve your accounts receivable problems effectively. IC System stands out with its distinctive culture,…
Revolutionizing Consumer Experiences: Creating an Unforgettable Destination Beyond Shopping
Grandscape, a groundbreaking multi-use city center, stands as a testament to the transformative evolution of the consumer journey. In this VCC episode, Hilary Kennedy meets up with Hadi Wehebe, VP, and Shane Collins, Senior Project Manager, both of VCC, as well as Ron Lazenby, Real Estate Development Manager at Grandscape, to dive into the…
Self-checkout: The Expansion of Machines
Shoppers may not like them, but self-checkout machines aren’t going anywhere soon. That market is growing and expanding beyond the grocery store. The Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates the number of cashiers will fall by 10% over the next decade due to a competitive labor market and the expansion of self-checkout machines. Fewer cashiers…
CONTROLTEK: World Leader in Comprehensive Security Solutions and Real Time Inventory Management
CONTROLTEK is a global leader in security solutions, whose primary function is to safeguard stores with comprehensive security measures and provide real time inventory visibility. Their goal is to deter theft, reduce shrinkage, and protect profits, thereby enhancing the customer experience. As a single-source solution provider, they aim to fulfill all your security needs.
CONTROLTEK: A Trusted Protector of Assets for the World’s Leading Institutions for Over Four Decades
For the past forty-five years, CONTROLTEK has been a trusted security solutions provider for the world’s largest retailers, banks, and government institutions, safeguarding their assets.
Tackling Plastic Waste: Empowering Consumers for Change
Plastic pollution poses a global problem, impacting waterways, environments, and oceans worldwide. Presco recognizes the importance of recycling industrial plastic scrap, known as regrind, to reduce waste. However, consumer preferences and regulations like California Proposition 65 limit the market for regrind, pushing manufacturers towards virgin plastics
Custom Printed Marking Flags: Easy Ordering and Enhanced Product Line
Presco makes ordering custom printed marking flags a seamless process for distributors. By providing flag size, color, staff size, message, and graphics, along with vector image files or logo links, distributors can request customized flags from Presco. With the expertise of Presco’s graphic design team, a mock-up image is created within 24 hours for customer…
Grocery Shop 2023 Trade Show Hype Video
At the highly anticipated Grocery Shop tradeshow, Phononic made a remarkable impression with their cutting-edge solid-state cold storage solutions. Positioned as a frontrunner in the refrigeration industry, Phononic showcased their revolutionary technology that is transforming the way perishable goods are stored, displayed, and transported. Phononic’s booth at Grocery Shop was a testament to their commitment…
FindMine: How Personalization Effects Brands
Over 89% of digital businesses are now investing in personalization marketing tactics. An individualized approach is said to hook the consumer, invite more interaction, and help boost sales. But investing in an individualized campaign is costly and it might not be all it’s made up to be. How should companies invest in their future…
How Daniel’s Jewelers is Utilizing the Recent Successes of the Jewelry Industry
The jewelry industry stands unique compared to other retailers for a lot of reasons, and most of that being with how personal a jewelry purchase can be. Despite flourishing over the years, that growth saw a quick decline in 2020 due to the pandemic. But later the industry saw a rapid increase in sales just…
AAA New Report Suggests a Decline in National Averages for Gas Prices
AAA’s new report shows hopeful indications that prices are declining at the pump. With holiday shopping in full swing, everyone is looking for a deal. One area where consumers will be able to save a small amount in the coming weeks is at the pump. A new report from AAA explains that the current national…
Grocery Giant H-E-B Launches New Brand: How They Diversified Using Top Retail Trajectories
H-E-B’s latest brand launch might be the new fore-front of customer loyalty. Building customer loyalty has never been so easy – so long as you know what you’re doing. For one supermarket chain, the answer to customer loyalty is built into their latest brand launch. H-E-B, a chain based in San Antonio, Texas but operating…
Conquering the eCommerce Return Avalanche
The rise in online ordering during the pandemic created an inevitable side effect: returns. Retail returns rose an average of 16.6% in 2021 versus 10.6% in 2020, according to the National Retail Federation and Appraise Retail. That equals $761 billion in returned merchandise, creating a dilemma for retailers and logistical concerns for shippers. Christine…
Retailers and Grocers are Merging: How Can Consumer-Targeted Merchandising Help?
Accredited to consumer-targeted merchandising, sportswear and apparel are not uncommon to see in your typical grocery stores today. In fact, companies like H-E-B have gone so far as to even begin opening their own Brand Shop for the ultimate superfan. This business model will become increasingly important, as McKinsey & Company has seen a…
How Businesses Can Prevent Consumer Holiday Shopping Frustration with Queue Management
Key points: In-person shopping increases during the holiday season JNRI optimizes the in-shopping and queuing experience with excellent queue management Information collected from JNRI can be used to measure ROI On “Experience Evolution,” host Michelle Dawn Mooney chatted with Greg Mummah, the Director of Sales Engineering for JRNI, on what businesses can do and utilize…
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