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Superstores are constantly navigating the challenge of balancing staffing needs with operational efficiency, especially in today’s dynamic retail environment. We recently partnered with a leading superstore chain to revamp their labor strategies, leading to significant improvements in efficiency, customer service, and employee productivity. Curious how these actionable insights could benefit your store? Check out the full article to discover how you can optimize labor practices and achieve operational excellence: https://lnkd.in/g9epGugE

Want to catch up on the week's top workplace headlines? The #FridayFive has you covered! 1. Congrats to Harbor Freight Tools, who achieved a major #retail milestone by opening its 1,500th store! Get the details of the recent nationwide celebration: https://lnkd.in/gB_69vH4 2. An experiment saw economists send out 80K fake resumes to see how employment discrimination in the U.S. labor market impacted Black workers in various industries. The New York Times explores the results and how inclusive and consistent #HR practices can curb the impact of racial bias and other forms of discrimination during the job application process: https://lnkd.in/gpEbAq6X 3. According to Progressive Grocer, Walmart is in its #AdaptiveRetail era. Find out how the retailer is evolving its value in the #grocery space to provide customers with an innovative and convenient omni-shopping experience: https://lnkd.in/g7wWDP-B 4. Evident Insights Ltd. ranked #AI innovations from the world's largest banks, and three of Canada's biggest players (RBC, TD and BMO) made the top 10 list. Learn more in The Globe and Mail: https://lnkd.in/gzveiFdZ 5. Smaller format stores prioritize convenience, personalized experiences and a more localized approach to retail and reflect the changing shopping habits of today's consumers. Yahoo Finance covers which retail giants are "downsizing to rightsize" and why: https://lnkd.in/g4yM_gjs

Learn about The Home Depot's approach to streamlining operations and reducing store congestion. Senior EVP Ann-Marie Campbell shares the benefits of fulfilling professional customer orders from distribution centers and its impact on employee productivity. https://bit.ly/43gmvWU Retail Dive #retail #SupplyChain #analytics

Thank you Thank you Thank you. ❤️ As the above says, ‘thank you’ to everyone who helped by taking part in the Currys plc trial of WelcoMe. The words ‘nothing about us without us’ are bandied around a lot but there are far too few opportunities to put this into practice. With your help we changed that.. You may have seen a LOT of news articles recently about #CustomerService across pretty much every sector ie, rail, aviation, retail, leisure etc and lots of organisations calling for yet more studies into what the issues are.. But, lets face it, knowing whats wrong is only part of the battle and it’s information many have been fighting for far too long. We MUST move forward and find real tangible solutions. So, where are we and what’s next? Well, now we are putting together a WelcoMe use case for Currys plc based on your feedback and the feedback of staff. We have enjoyed the good but have also LOVED receiving the most valuable information of all, the ‘how to get better’ info. As I say, #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs. The good news is that WelcoMe is still available across all 40 Currys plc stores. We’ve not been asked to turn it off yet so feel free to give it a go as a consumer.. It’s yours and totally free to use. The other good news is that WelcoMe is being used daily across the rest of the UK and Republic of Ireland by increasing numbers of venues and visitors. Indeed the Royal Society of Edinburgh just launched last week, Whitelee Windfarm are about to shout about their launch and very soon Silverstone Museum and, yes, an undisclosed airport will be sharing some good news. It’s growing.. 💪 ..but back to Currys plc. We will let you know as soon as we know but until then.. THANK YOU to everyone involved with a special thank you to those in comments. #Tech4Good helping to #RethinkRetail on the #HighStreet, providing #Access4All by helping #AllWelcoMeNow through improved #DisabilityAwareness.

Drawing on comprehensive data spanning the past 8 months, we're here to provide invaluable insights into the distribution of weekly spot refrigerated loads across each day of the week. Mondays typically offer consistency. Midwest takes the load, but also solid volume has the West Coast. Huntington WV Mkt emerges as a frontrunner, accounting for 29.35% of its total weekly loads. Tuesday brings about notable divergence in market behavior. While Midwestern markets showcase a substantial uptick in load postings, their West Coast counterparts exhibit the opposite trend, recording the lowest percentage of loads shipped on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Leading the charge on Tuesdays is South Bend, IN Market, boasting an impressive 30.97% of its weekly loads. Wednesday mirrors Tuesday's pronounced market disparities. West Coast mkts exhibit minimal load shipments, akin to Tuesdays. However markets in AL, MS, GA as well as IL, demonstrate a significant uptick in load activity. This time Huntington, WV Mkt is placed 4th worst with only 16.25% of its loads shipped on Wednesday. Thursday marks a pivotal shift favoring West Coast markets. While the entire West Coast ramps up its load shipments towards week's end, Central & Southern Midwest counterparts like OK, KS, AR, NE, etc., witness a dip in volume on Thursdays. Fridays witness a notable downturn in Midwest markets, as load volumes noticeably decrease. Conversely, West and South markets surge on Fridays, driven by longer hauls and the weekend appeal for shipments. The top 5 markets with the most % of their loads shipped on Fridays are: Pendleton, OR (24.14%), Spokane, WA (23.24%), Seattle, WA (23.10%), Mobile, AL (22.34%), and Miami, FL (22.48%). Saturdays echo the pattern seen on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with a notable divergence in load shipment percentages across markets. West Coast and South markets buzz with activity compared to the Southeast and Midwest markets. Sunday closely mirrors Monday in terms of load distribution, with minimal separation indicating consistent load shipment percentages across most markets. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dEpfmKT7 . . . . . #freight #logistics #Trucking #transportation #reefer #market #report

With many retailers failing and stores closing, brands can’t afford to have disengaged employees. Ultimately high staff engagement has very real, very positive financial outcomes. Here are some of them: ➡️ Consumers pay more when they have a great customer experience ➡️ Engaged employees make 18% more sales ➡️ Disengaged employees make 60% more errors ➡️ Lower staff turnover ➡️ Higher revenue ➡️ Higher conversion Are your frontline employees engaged? And how can you be sure? 🤔 #retail #phyiscalstores #customerfeedback

From smooth supply chains to empowering front-of-house teams, our peak performers like Molton Brown and Fat Face know the keys to success during Peak Season. Get your insights and discover how businesses succeed during peak season in our Peak Performers Guide: https://lnkd.in/eNbsAkey #retail #unifiedcommerce #peakseason

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Want to learn more about driving results in a rapidly-evolving retail media marketplace? Check out Goodway Group's guide to navigating retail media's open waters, written by our very own, Jay Friedman and Angela Myers. You can download the guide here: https://lnkd.in/gg9S__RP