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Predictions 2025: Retail — Tech Investments Will Support Retailer Profitability

Forrester IT

As retailers brace for a challenging 2025, technology will play a crucial role in offsetting the impact of waning consumer demand on their business.

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Walmart Tops List of Leading US Retailers By 2023 Sales

Forrester IT

Walmart leads Forrester’s 2023 US retailer ranking, with Amazon in second. The top 10, representing 38% of total retail sales, remain unchanged from 2022.

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5 Ways Retailers Battle Slowing Sales Growth and Tightening Margins

Forrester IT

Retail sales growth in the US has been gradually decelerating and retailers are feeling the squeeze. In our newly published 2023 US Online Retail Competition Tracker we examine offline and online sales growth at 65 leading US retailers and take a close look at tactics to improve profitability.

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‘Tis The Season To Master Retail Media

Forrester IT

Retail media's challenges signal growing pains unlike to other channels. Read more on Forrester's insights for this holiday season.

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Use Cases for Apache Cassandra®

From understanding its distributed architecture to unlocking its incredible power for industries like healthcare, finance, retail and more, experience how Cassandra® can transform your entire data operations.

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Can Store Fulfillment Tech Help Solve The Retail Theft Crisis?

Forrester IT

Retailers' solution to increased shrink may already be a tool in their arsenal. Learn from Emily Pfeiffer on OMS tech solutions for retail theft.

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US Retail And E-Commerce Sales Trends, 2023

Forrester IT

In this blog, we analyze the recent trends in US retail and e-commerce sales and share our key takeaways that brands should know for the rest of 2023.

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Retail Tech: Empower Associates, Optimize CX, and Boost Productivity

Speaker: Andrew Regan, Managing Partner at BlueSeed Retail Ltd.

Did you know that 70% of new retail technology fails to deliver expected benefits and can often decrease customer value, service, and experience? This exclusive webinar with Andrew Regan will dive into strategies to empower retail associates for success with new technology.

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Brick & Mortar Retail Relevance: How to Stay Ahead of the Curve

Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

Let's set the record straight: in-store retail isn't dead - it's evolving! Faced with the digital age and the demands of omnichannel shopping, some retailers are thriving while others are struggling to adapt. Save your seat today! 📆️ November 1st, 2023 at 9:30am PT, 12:30pm ET, 5:30pm BST

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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. While many businesses still rely on store-level infrastructure, it's time to embrace the unlimited potential of the cloud! Save your seat today!

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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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Retail Reimagined: What It Means To Be An Innovative Retailer

Speaker: DeAnna McIntosh, Retail Growth Strategist

The past three years have forever changed the retail landscape. So how can we drive innovation and uncover new sources of revenue in this challenging retail environment? Join DeAnna McIntosh, Retail Growth Strategist, for this idea-sparking session on how to reimagine and reinvigorate the retail business model.

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The Empowered Consumer

Across the retail sector, organizations are facing a new challenge in the form of the empowered consumer. This ebook takes an in-depth look at the real challenges facing the retail sector and how AI can be a game changer in meeting those challenges. Predicting the next order based on prior purchase history.

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How Hellenic Bank Transformed Its Indirect Procurement Operations With GEP Software

When Hellenic Bank, a leading retail lender in Cyprus, set out to transform its procurement operations, it needed more than just software deployment. Financial institutions must navigate a complex web of policies, procedures and regulations to ensure compliance and manage risk.

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Bridging the Online and Offline: How to Apply Product Thinking to Expanding Your eCommerce Business

Speaker: John Cutler, Product Evangelist and Coach at Amplitude

In a post-COVID world, online retailers are forced to reevaluate their position and address the challenge of adopting new customer experiences. Even brick and mortar businesses are integrating more digital approaches to CX -- testing out loyalty programs and subscription-based models.