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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. Grocery retail is rooted in a traditional brick-and-mortar business model, with many longstanding and comprehensive internal processes.

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Bed Bath & Beyond Prepares to Wind Down Operations in Chapter 11

Retail TouchPoints

Bed Bath & Beyond has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and will implement an orderly wind-down of its businesses while “conducting a limited marketing process” to find one or more buyers for some or all of its assets. It remains to be seen if a court-approved sales process will enable better results for the retailer.

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4 Tips to Help Retailers Meet PCI DSS Compliance

Retail TouchPoints

From supply chain and labor force disruptions to strict social distancing protocols, online and brick-and-mortar retailers alike have been forced to adapt their businesses practically overnight in order to retain customer loyalty and compete in the evolving digital economy. An Introduction to PCI Compliance.

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From Checkout to Cybersecurity The Broad Spectrum of Retail IT Operations

365 Retail

The comprehensive integration of IT solutions across retail operations, from seamless checkouts to sophisticated cybersecurity measures, plays a pivotal role in driving success. This section explores the various aspects of how IT contributes to improving checkout operations in retail.

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Alibaba Launches Payment And Freight Management Services For Small U.S. Retailers

Retail TouchPoints

Alibaba has launched three new platforms — Alibaba.com Payment Terms, Alibaba.com Freight and Alibaba.com Trade Shows — designed for small businesses seeking ways to digitally optimize their operations during the COVID-19 crisis and beyond. Trade Shows will facilitate live, invite-only meetings between suppliers and retailers online.

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What to Consider When Incorporating AI into Your Retail Business

Retail TouchPoints

Artificial intelligence has revolutionized the way businesses and individuals operate by using data to power tools that can analyze, respond, predict and create in a manner similar to the human brain. These types of uses should be carefully implemented to ensure compliance with relevant privacy laws. Bias concerns.

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Tech, Talent, and Partner Innovation is the Secret Sauce for Retailers to Stay Competitive

Retail TouchPoints

A historic pandemic with a double-whammy of supply chain and staffing issues as well as persistently high levels of inflation have up-ended a lot of industry norms and pushed consumers to increasing their scrutiny on where and how much they spend. Embracing AI, enhancing data access and integrating technology across operations are pivotal.