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Key Insights from NRF 2024: Navigating the Future of Retail

ToolsGroup

The curtains have closed on the National Retail Federation (NRF) 2024 Retail’s Big Show, and this year’s event has been extraordinary, with a record-breaking attendance of nearly 40,000 participants from around the globe. AI’s influence continues to grow, and consumers are now demanding sustainable actions.

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What You Need To Know About The State Of The Retail Worker Shortage

ToolsGroup

Retail workers are at the heart of the economy, making the continued retail labor shortage a top challenge for retailers–one that appears here to stay. Get the real story on today’s retail worker shortage, as we break down: Retail Labor Shortage Statistics. The Need for Corporate Retail Talent.

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The 2022 Chlorine Shortage: Another Year of Poolmageddon

ToolsGroup

Image source: Cape Analytics. Image Source: Nola. Image Source: USA Today. Image source: CNBC. How Retailers are Responding to the Swimming Pool Chlorine Shortage. Some retailers suggest customers lower chlorine demand by consistently testing their water and only using chlorine when the levels indicate a need.

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Ten Steps for Retail Businesses to Prepare for the Product Environmental Footprint (PEF)

Pivot88

Each quarter, our parent company TradeBeyond publishes its comprehensive Retail Sourcing Report , which is filled with timely research, facts, and analysis to help brands and retailers make the most informed sourcing decisions.

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Happy Groundhog Day

Supply Chain Shaman

It is time to bring Manufacturers, Retailers, and Distributors together with Technology Providers in order to better understand the issues and generate ideas to help build the “network of networks.” Brand owner to contract manufacturer or third-party logistics provider to a retailer.) The gaps are large. Technology Evolution.

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Trends 2021: Retail

Enterra Insights

Everyone knows the retail sector has experienced some tough going over the past couple of years. According to Susan Reda ( @Susan_Reda ), Vice President for Education Strategy at the National Retail Federation, “The U.S. Retail trends in 2021. Unfortunately, the pain is likely to continue.

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Responsible sourcing and palm oil – a #ProvenanceLive recap

Provenance

Aim to source 100% certified RSPO (Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil). Sourcing palm oil responsibly and sustainably is nuanced and can be complex. As you work towards 100% of your sourcing being certified, engage with the debate and industry best practices to inform a clear policy and strategy. Get to know your supply chain.