Maximize Category Margins – Part 1: Overcoming Challenges Amid Rising Costs
The flood of escalating costs has been an ongoing challenge for retailers. Though balancing the protection of category margins while […]
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Convenience Store Distribution Strategy: 5 Key Insights and Approaches
Traditionally, most convenience store retailers have relied on a grocery wholesale supply chain and distribution model as its convenience store […]
Turn Enterprise Data into a Competitive Advantage
Amplify your business intelligence resources and tools to provide accurate, consistent, and trusted data. In the quest to establish a […]
Which is Better: A Global or a Local Operating Model? Hint – It Depends on You
A global approach can give you consistency and standardization. Beyond the cost savings and potential negotiation power that a common global architecture can introduce, a global operating model gives businesses the power to ensure consistent branding and quality assurance, regardless of geography.
Catalogs on the Comeback Trail
Have you noticed an uptick in the number of catalogs in your mailbox recently? We have! So, what’s driving the […]
7 Keys to Self-Checkout Success
Strategies for Retail Efficiency & Customer Experience Convenience retailers have generally been slower than their fast-moving consumer goods peers to […]
How does your organization implement and operate its Security Environment?
Your overarching security program needs to be dynamic and responsive to the ever-changing threat landscape. As we’ve seen with the recent ransomware attacks, no amount of diligence from a software or hardware perspective can help with the exposure from lack of employee training or awareness as it relates to these threats.
How should my business confidently deploy new retail technology solutions?
Implementing new technology or software solutions can be a complex and risky process. To mitigate potential pitfalls and ensure successful deployments, merchants should consider enlisting the help of a trusted third-party testing partner. The key benefits of third-party testing with an industry stalwart like W. Capra should be an integral part of any retailer’s technology deployment strategy.
What Does the New Interchange Legislation Mean For You?
A growing number of states have recently introduced legislation to prohibit charging interchange fees on the sales and excise tax portion of retail transactions. Thus far, there are active bills in the states of Georgia, Florida, Idaho, North Dakota, and Texas, however that number is expected to grow in the near-term future.
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