Retail

  Most retail calendars fill up faster than anyone plans for. A national convention here, a regional trade show there, and somewhere in between, a stack of retail webinars invites nobody's had time to sort through. None of that is really the problem, though. The problem is that attending and on the calendar aren't the same thing, and most teams never stop to separate the two. So that's what this is — a way to think through retail webinars , retail trade shows , and retail conventions before you commit a day, a week, or a travel budget to one of them. A few things worth knowing up front Retail webinars are usually the fastest way to catch up on something that changed since the last big event — AI tools, omnichannel logistics, a shift in how people shop. Trade shows for retailers still earn their spot on the calendar for a different reason: you can't really replace standing in front of a product or having an unplanned conversation with a vendor rep. Retail technology...

  Walk into any retail leadership meeting today and there is the same sense of frustration. The traffic flow in the stores continues to change. Offline and online operations were meant to operate hand-in-hand, but most are still acting as if they don’t even know each other. Then there’s the issue of each department having its own views on digital transformation. No wonder why so many retailers are relying on external assistance.That's where a retail strategy consultant comes in. What Does a Retail Strategy Consultant Actually Do? The retail strategy consultant enables the company to take a step back from the immediate concerns of running a business and look at the larger context. Rather than responding to whatever immediate challenge is at hand, the idea is to develop a strategy whereby merchandising, operations, marketing, and technology are aligned together. This often involves: Conducting an audit of how the business is run on an ongoing basis within stores, e-commerce, and mo...

  There's no doubt the retail sector is experiencing a massive shift. Customers expect an omni-channel, joined up approach to their shopping – whether the experience happens online, in a bricks-and-mortar shop or a mobile device. While retailers face more pressures than ever to have their stock, payments, customer information and in store-processes sorted. To stay ahead of these demands, retailers need more than just advanced technology; they need a robust strategy that guides the effective use of new technology. retail strategy consultant can assist retailers with exactly this type of strategy. A robust retail technology strategy ensures investments in new technology complement long-term business objectives, rather than becoming trendy, ineffective systems that do not support customer service or operational efficiency. The Importance of a Retail Technology Strategy Technology is the focus of the modern retailer, and adopting new tools without a plan can create unwanted expense a...