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Total Retail's Top 50 Tips of 2024 report is now live! ?? Total Retail has curated its 50 best tips of the year from its content. This collection of top tips touches upon virtually every facet of running a successful retail business, from human resources to marketing to supply chain to technology, among other functionalities. Make it your New Year’s resolution to begin incorporating these tips into your 2025 business processes. ?? Download the free report here: https://bit.ly/41JMerK ?? Subscribe for more insights?: https://bit.ly/3HsNcxf #TotalRetail #TopTips #retail #leadership

Inventory distortion refers to the total business costs resulting from both overstocking and stockouts. ?? Just last year, the cost of inventory distortion in retail amounted to $1.7 trillion worldwide. To eliminate human error and minimize inaccuracy, retailers must turn to innovation. These three operational workflows can make or break inventory visibility. Learn more from Jessica Grisolia of Scandit ???https://bit.ly/4iMFM8U Subscribe for more insights ???https://lnkd.in/enA9BsCC #TotalRetail?#retailers?#inventory?#inventorydistortion?#inventorymanagement?#Omnichannel?#automation

DTC online jewelry brand Angara Inc.'s vertically integrated model delivers speed and customization: made-for-you pieces created within 24 hours. Listen in to this clip from our recent Total Retail Talks podcast episode as CEO and co-founder Ankur Daga shares how the business manages its supply chain end-to-end to create the right customer experience. ?? Listen to the full conversation here: https://bit.ly/4bK6PPK ?? Never miss an episode: https://bit.ly/4jifTyG ?? Find the Total Retail Talks channel on most major podcast platforms. #TotalRetail #retail #Angara #jewelry #DTC #supplychain #customerexperience #ecommerce

AI has officially arrived in the mainstream, and agentic AI is the next phase. ?? The question is no longer whether AI will change marketing, but how quickly businesses will adapt to these smarter decision-making systems. The companies that embrace this shift now will have the advantage in 2025 and beyond. Read more on agentic AI from Seymour Duncker of Decision Counsel ?? https://bit.ly/42ee6Ea Subscribe for more insights ?? https://bit.ly/4j6UsAB #TotalRetail #retailers #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #AgenticAI #martech #marketing #retailmarketing

Retailers need to fight back against returns fraud, but it’s not as simple as tightening restrictions. Well-meaning customers still expect (and deserve) flexible and easy returns. Rather, retail teams need to get smarter about how they approach returns. Retailers that lean into tech-forward solutions can protect themselves from financial loss without compromising the customer experience. Read more from Tim Robinson of?Blue Yonder????https://bit.ly/3Fw77ha Subscribe for more insights ???https://bit.ly/4j6UsAB #TotalRetail?#retailers?#Returns?#returnsfraud?#ecommerce?#merchandising?#AI?#ML?#RetailTech?#customerexperience

Recent updates and new features that impact how Google’s ad service works could mean that marketers and small business owners alike can navigate e-commerce advertising a little more smoothly in 2025. Find out what the latest Google Ads updates mean for you and your business ?? https://bit.ly/4isaswa Subscribe for more insights ?? https://bit.ly/4j6UsAB #TotalRetail #retailers #Google #GoogleAds #advertising #marketing #retailmarketing #onlineadvertising #SMBs #ecommerce

Congratulations to the 2025 Top Women in Retail and Women on the Rise honorees! ?? Selected through rigorous criteria by our sister brand Women in Retail Leadership Circle's members, partners, and industry insiders, these leaders showcase remarkable achievements and contributions to the #retail landscape. Dive into the stories of industry trailblazers and luminaries who redefine resilience and inspire us all. This year's honorees span various product verticals, from apparel to luxury, beauty, furniture, and beyond. Access the full report for a dose of inspiration ?? https://bit.ly/41mJqiB Subscribe for more reports and insights ?? https://bit.ly/4j6UsAB #TotalRetail #WomeninRetail #TopWomenReport #WomenWhoLead #WomensHistoryMonth #InternationalWomensDay #Retailers

Many retailers are still trying to figure out the right social commerce and influencer partnership strategies. Robert D'Loren has a pretty clear view of how brands can activate the channel. He's the CEO of Xcel Brands, Inc. and co-founder of ORME, a social commerce app that features TikTok-style videos within a shoppable marketplace. Take a listen to this clip from his recent interview with Joe Keenan on our Total Retail Talks podcast channel to learn more. ?? Listen to the full conversation here: https://bit.ly/4h8J2tU ?? Never miss an episode: https://bit.ly/4jifTyG ?? Find the Total Retail Talks channel on most major podcast platforms. #TotalRetail #retail #socialcommerce #socialmedia #ORME #influencers #XcelBrands

How can retailers ensure that they're consistently capturing their customers’ wallets — and their year-round attention? ?? They can start by honing three critical tools that are likely already in their loyalty toolboxes: personalization, gamification and artificial intelligence. Read more from Sarah Jarvis at?Eagle Eye?here:?https://bit.ly/3QG0bQZ Subscribe for more insights ???https://bit.ly/4j6UsAB #TotalRetail?#retailers?#Personalization?#gamification?#artificialintelligence?#AI?#marketing?#loyalty

?? Total Retail will be back at Shoptalk 2025 with our sister brand Women in Retail Leadership Circle at the Women in Retail Pavilion! Located inside the exhibit hall at booth 2232, the Pavilion will once again be THE spot for attendees to network, relax, meet fellow Women in Retail Leadership Circle members, and get a front row seat for the fireside chats we’ll be having with innovative female leaders. Shoptalk is also offering the Women in Retail Leadership Circle community exclusive perks including a registration discount! ?? Click here for more information: https://bit.ly/4biS3zc Stay up-to-date with Total Retail ?? https://bit.ly/4jifTyG #TotalRetail #retailers #Shoptalk2025 #WomeninRetail