Space Optimization

AI’s Role In Changing the Outlook of the Retail Industry
In retail, artificial intelligence arms retailers with sharper forecasting tools to make smarter business decisions. Explore six ways in which AI is helping retail.
The Three Retail Advancements Whole Foods Market is Making
Part of WFM's refined growth strategy includes three solutions to curb operating expenses and improve the shopping experience for customers.

Warehouse Management
Dollar General Plans 1,000 New Stores, Opens Small-Format Store
Dollar General has big plans, expecting to add 10,000 new jobs, new distribution centers, and roll out new small format stores. Delve into what 2017 will bring the retailer.
Allocation Planning
Technology Solutions Guide: Omnichannel Supply Chain
Download this Technology Solutions Guide to uncover the latest in omnichannel fulfillment technology and its future.
Allocation Planning
Albertsons Companies Improves Analytics, Merchandising, and Supplier Collaboration
Albertsons Companies adds new solutions, gaining an integrated suite of analytics capabilities and insights on demand, and enabling shared insights and collaboration with Consumer Packaged Goods suppliers.
Allocation Planning
Analytics Demystify Shoppers: Using In-Store Analytics to Understand Shoppers and Facilitate Shopping Experience
Download this Trendagram to discover how using in-store analytics can explain shopper behavior and help retailers create a shopping experience their customers want.
Assortment Planning
RELEX Solutions Acquires Galleria
RELEX's acquisition of Galleria extends its supply chain capabilities into assortment and space planning.
Inventory Management
Ace Hardware Improves its In-store Merchandising
Data Warehousing
3 Ways to Use Data to Increase Basket Size
Retailers use units per transaction (UPT) — the average number of items purchased on a single visit to the store — as a key performance indicator. Find out three ways retailers can use data tracking to boost their customer's basket size every visit.
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
5 Tips to Create a Customer-Centric Retail Space
Creating a customer-centric space for your business requires strategy. What works for Starbucks and Apple may not be the right fit for your products or brand. Find out the five things retailers should consider when developing a space to delight customers.
Shared Data Study 2014: The Data Sharing Gulf Expands
Download this exclusive study to find out why the largest companies enjoy the lion’s share of benefits from data sharing activities while smaller players lag far behind and struggle to catch up.
Wi-Fi
Journeys Advances Customer Experience with Location-Based Analytics
To enhance the in-store customer experience at more than 1,000 stores, Journeys will rollout ShopperTrak customer behavior insights and location-based analytics.
Omnichannel
hhgregg's Brand Transformation Focuses on the In-Store Experience
The appliance, electronics and furniture retailer is embarking on a year-long brand transformation project dedicated to empowering associates and building an engaged community.
Omnichannel
Build-A-Bear's Reimagined Pop-Up Store Footprint
Last year Build-A-Bear reimagined stores throughout the nation with its digital revamp. This year, the stuffed animal retailer continues to reimagine its store concept through streamlined marketing, pop-up stores and improved supply chain efficiency.

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