10.28.15 -- Machine Learning's Effect On Retail

10/28/15 Innovative Retail Technologies Newsletter. The recipe for a

Newsletter | October 28, 2015
10.28.15 -- Machine Learning's Effect On Retail
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In This Issue:

Breathing New Life Into The Customer Experience
By Erin Harris, editor in chief
By Erin Harris, editor in chief The recipe for a top-notch customer experience includes the right mix of technology and an empowered workforce.
Today's Highlights
Machine Learning's Effect On Retail
Listen in as Molham Aref, CEO, and Kevin Sterneckert, executive VP of marketing at Predictix, talk to Innovative Retail Technologies’ Editor in Chief Erin Harris about how machine learning is used in retail and how it improves merchandising and supply chain operations. During this insightful podcast, Aref and Sterneckert define machine learning and outline the benefits for retailers who adopt it to improve the decision-making process.
Manual Vs. Automated Labor Scheduling: Key Considerations For Retailers
Check out this Q&A with Matt Zelek, VP and industry consultant, Empower Software Solutions.
RFID: Improving The Customer Experience
By Ann Marie Phaneuf, director channel sales, SATO America
As retailers expand the implementation of item-level RFID, how do suppliers meet the requirements placed on them for source tagging? Initiatives by retailers to date have largely been focused on inventory management of specific products and tagging of the items done in the DC or store. But as retailers go beyond modest-scope goals and tagging of specific items such as shoes, bras, and denim, the shift to source tagging by retail suppliers will continue to grow.
In Case You Missed It
NRF Predicts Slow Holiday Sales
By Christine Kern, contributing writer
Despite lower numbers, growth will still remain above the 10-year average.
EMV: Visa Continues To Assert Pins Are Not Necessary For Security
By Christine Kern, contributing writer
Visa says it’s the chip, not the PIN that secures the card.
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?
Jet's Bold Move To Abandon Membership Fees
By Christine Kern, contributing writer
CEO and founder proclaims “Jet for all.”
Sales And Use Tax Compliance For Dummies
This eBook explores ways to effectively manage complying with the growing complexity of sales and use tax regulations.
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