09.24.15 -- A Sneak Peek At Holiday Shoppers' Plans To Spend

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Newsletter | September 24, 2015
09.24.15 -- A Sneak Peek At Holiday Shoppers' Plans To Spend
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5 Tips For Tackling Shrink
By Keith Aubele, CPP, LPP
By Keith Aubele, CPP, LPP In this era of escalating retail loss and shrink, many companies are evaluating and deploying tools and technology to ebb this disastrous tide.  Stepping back from a situation is sometimes necessary to ensure that the proper focus and resources are applied. 
Guest Column
Adapting Retail DCs To Support Omni-Channel Fulfillment
By Jeff Slevin, chief operating officer, Lucas Systems   By Jeff Slevin, chief operating officer, Lucas Systems
This is the second in a three-part series of articles describing how retailers can adapt their fulfillment and returns processes to address omni-channel needs using Mobile Work Execution software, which complements existing information systems. This article focuses on DC-based processes while the third and final article will discuss in-store processes.
Today's Highlights
Retail Mobility Problems: The Symptom, Cause, And Treatment
Retail operations are complicated systems that require constant attention. Experienced professionals understand that getting even the smallest parts of operations right can mean the difference between success and failure. In today’s retail landscape, it’s important for stores to be as lean and productive as possible. A common technique for maximizing productivity is arming employees with the tools they need to be successful, including mobile devices. But, what happens when these tools are underperforming?
Analysis Of 2015 Holiday Trends Help Predict What Shoppers Will Do This Year
By Christine Kern, contributing writer
From connected shopping to shopping early, shoppers are looking for bargains.
13 Keys To Retail Vendor Compliance
Retail vendor compliance is a complicated and at times controversial subject. Controversial obviously because consumer goods manufacturers are generally not happy about paying penalties for non-performance — even if well deserved — and there is no question that there have been examples of retailers running programs that appear abusive to some suppliers.
In Case You Missed It
Alton Lane Brings Innovation To Omni-Channel
By Erin Harris, editor in chief
Tailored apparel retailer Alton Lane combines classic, old school, high-touch retailing with innovative technologies and practices to deliver a next-gen, omni-channel customer experience that yields a 96 percent conversion rate.
6 Surprising Ways Sales Tax Affects Retailers
Sales tax is often an afterthought for retailers who are laser-focused on increasing revenue. Yet sales tax compliance costs your business more than you realize, draining valuable resources and exposing your company to risk.
Big Benefits In Warehouse Automation
By Erin Harris, editor in chief
BHFO moved to a warehouse more than double the size of the original to accommodate orders and turned to warehouse automation to increase pick speed and accuracy.
How Field Management Software Helps Maui Jim & OtterBox
GoSpotCheck’s field management software helps brands like Beam Suntory, Maui Jim, and OtterBox improve their retail execution every day. Check out this quick video to see mobile data collection in action.
The Competitive Advantage Of SaaS
By Matt Pillar, senior executive editor
As SaaS acceptance grows, the retailers are looking beyond safe “gateway” applications in search of competitive differentiation in the cloud.
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