When it comes to technology, American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) doesn’t shy away. The apparel retailer has been focusing on its digital efforts over the last few years in an effort to provide a seamless Unified Commerce shopping experience to its customers. Unified Commerce goes beyond omni-channel by breaking down the walls between internal channel silos and leveraging a common commerce platform to ... >> Read More...
Why Retailers Need A Strong IT Infrastructure
Retailers are always looking for new ways to improve customer experiences to stay relevant in an ever-evolving shopping environment. By taking advantage of the latest technologies, a retailer can set itself apart from the industry competition. But before investing in and deploying new technology, it’s imperative that these retailers ensure that their back-end IT infrastructure is capable of ... >> Read More...
The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Retail
Artificial Intelligence is changing the retail landscape as we know it. Nearly every business has had an internal discussion about cognitive computing and AI, but we are now seeing this technology come to fruition. AI provides retailers an opportunity to better understand, connect with, and create superior experiences for consumers in a way that has never before been possible. The ... >> Read More...
Worldlink Welcomes Five Below to the Neighborhood
Five Below is officially a Southern California resident! The trendy, extreme-value retail chain that has established itself as an east coast fixture has made its way west, opening nine locations throughout the Orange County and Los Angeles areas this past weekend. To kick off the festivities, all nine stores simultaneously opened their doors on Friday, April 21st with a grand opening that included ... >> Read More...
How To Close A Retail Location from an IT Leader’s Perspective
Running a retail chain has always meant dealing with a never-ending churn of retail store openings and closings that keep operations, real estate and IT staff busy. Permanently shutting down underperforming retail locations can be almost as involved a process as launching one. It is vital to take the proper steps because if the process is not carried out correctly, it can have a negative and ... >> Read More...
The Do’s and Don’ts of Retail Digital Signage
In today’s fast-moving consumer environment, retailers are increasingly turning to digital signage to enhance the in-store experience and keep pace with the e-commerce market. This technology has proven to be more than just a fleeting trend, establishing itself as an essential tool for operating a successful retail business with a growth rate expected to surpass $27 billion in 2018. But ... >> Read More...
2017 Retail Tech Predictions
There was much to learn from the National Retail Federation’s Annual Big Show last month, where more than 35,000 attendees came together to learn about the retail industry and its rapidly expanding technological advancements. The event covered a variety of topics, with extensive discussion about the future of technology and what it means for retail business. It’s now more important than ... >> Read More...
How Inventory Management Systems Can Benefit Businesses
When you’re a product-based company, your inventory is the centerpiece of your business. But managing that inventory can be one of the most challenging and costly aspects of running a business. When left unaccounted for, the unexpected and hidden costs involved can threaten your budget. While you can be proactive about monitoring your inventory, leveraging an inventory management system is one of ... >> Read More...
Security Trends in the Retail Industry
Loss prevention continues to be a major concern for retailers. Thieves steal over $44 billion in merchandise from American retailers every year. While most merchants take basic precautions to reduce in-store theft, it’s no longer enough to mitigate this mounting issue. As the retail industry becomes more and more digitalized, the security demands for brick-and-mortar locations are changing. If ... >> Read More...
Friendly Fraud: What It Is And How To Prevent It
The e-commerce industry is growing rapidly. With the demand for online shopping higher than ever before, retailers and brands are doing everything in their power to grab consumers’ attention and more importantly, their wallets. With access to an unlimited marketplace at their fingertips, consumers’ concept of patience is hastily diminishing. Easy checkout, fast delivery, and hassle free returns ... >> Read More...