Walmart Canada will make its largest annual investment in store upgrades in 2021, spending $500 million to refurbish and refresh more than 60% of its stores.
Consumers expect superior customer service, personalized assistance, immediate access to purchases, and a hassle-free experience whether shopping in-store or online. These seismic changes have forced retailers to digitally transform at a faster pace than ever before.
Stores will continue to act as fulfillment centers and consumer shopping patterns will evolve. Technology will play a crucial role in how facility management moves forward.
Development of voice-recognition technology is shifting into high gear as contactless methods gain importance during the pandemic for touchless ordering, payment and a wide range of retail services.
Implement smart recycling solutions in the retail industry is rich but can often seem overwhelming to those in charge of handling day-to-day operations. It doesn't have to be.
Deploying a next-gen workforce management solution allows retailers to unleash the full power of their associates, and have the right staff with the right skills in place.
Watch this on-demand broadcast of the introduction of next-gen solutions that help retailers adapt to the evolving shopper expectations through mobile technology that empower associates and create environments that provide a positive customer experience.
As retailers look for ways to gain operational efficiencies and improve cash flow, many are reviewing their cash processes to discover labor savings and efficiencies while accelerating cash flow.