What do changing customer behaviors, supply chain disruptions and cold weather have in common? They all greatly impact order management. With all three factors converging during the next few months, managing seasonal inventory can prove to be a major challenge for retailers. In a recent report about the 2022 holiday season, McKinsey shared that “consumer…
Michael Jaszczyk
Shoppers have always valued time and convenience, and the last thing they want is to wait in a line. Offering a number of checkout options, such as self-serve kiosks, is critical to ensuring consumers can be in and out of a store quickly. However, after the introduction of self-checkout, retailers commonly face increased fraud and…
As frictionless commerce continues to grow in popularity, retailers are identifying how to integrate the innovative technology into their overall business strategy. To do so, they must determine whether to evolve existing solutions or revolutionize existing processes to keep up with competition. While there are benefits to both approaches, there are three key considerations retailers…
COVID-19 restrictions are lifting, which means more and more consumers are ready to enter brick-and-mortar stores again for their shopping needs. As retailers welcome back customers, it’s important to find ways to drive greater foot traffic with improved in-store capabilities. Personalization can help retailers win customers with unique, individual offers, but it’s often underutilized throughout…
