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Microsoft Leads the Charge to Help Retailers Harness Cloud Technology with New Industry Alliance

Retail TouchPoints

Microsoft has launched a new Retail Cloud Alliance (RCA) aimed at educating and empowering retailers to leverage cloud technology effectively. This collaborative program features Microsoft experts and resources alongside those from a number of partners, including Adobe , Amperity , Sunrise Technologies and Icertis.

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The Global Reach and Sustainable Impact of Green RFID Technology

Retail TouchPoints

One industry with a particularly negative environmental impact is the retail industry. In fact, some even project that the negative impact of this industry will double by 2030. In fact, some even project that the negative impact of this industry will double by 2030.

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Retailers Must Adopt a Technology-First Strategy to Survive

Retail TouchPoints

There’s an analogy here to what is happening in retail, as retailer leaders have become increasing immersed in technology-driven innovation over the past decade. Retailers are being slowly pulled along with technology’s evolution without feeling any sense of impending doom. No army of humans can do this. That sounds good.

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Laying the Operational Foundation for Autonomous Stores

Retail TouchPoints

While autonomous stores and technological innovation are high on the retail agenda, the infrastructure and operational efforts that enable them aren’t often given the same broad attention. But the value of laying a robust foundation for technological adoption extends beyond times of crisis.

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2 Retail Sectors That Are Completely Changing the Game: FMCG & Q-Commerce

Speaker: Joe Heather, Deliverect GM (UK&I) & Noah Hayes, Deliverect GM (US&CA)

Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) and Quick Commerce (Q-commerce) are two vibrant sectors that have undergone significant transformations with the advancements in digital technology. With growing internet penetration and the proliferation of smartphones, consumers' purchasing habits have unsurprisingly evolved.

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The Anywhere Operating System

Forrester eCommerce

“Do Operating Systems Matter Anymore?” It’s a common question in the end-user compute (EUC) industry, and it’s a reasonable one to ask.

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Best Buy Shutters Up to 30 Larger Stores as it Shifts Omnichannel Operating Model

Retail TouchPoints

Best Buy is planning to evolve its operating model with a greater emphasis on smaller stores as the retailer plans to close 20 to 30 large-format stores, implement eight experiential store remodels and open approximately 10 additional outlet stores over the coming year.

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Cloud-Based Solutions: The Sky Is the Limit for Retail Success

Speaker: Ryan Bryers, SVP of Global Engineering

In a rapidly evolving industry, the shift from traditional on-premise systems to cloud-based solutions has become crucial for retail success. With technology giants like Google, AWS, and Azure leading the charge, the true value of the cloud extends far beyond cost savings. Save your seat today!