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IT leaders: check out how 2D barcodes and RFID are reinventing retail

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The retail landscape has undergone massive shifts in recent years to adopt self-checkout systems. But major retailers like Walmart, Target, and Dollar General are starting to phase out self-check in some locations because they’ve contributed to higher rates of shoplifting and inventory loss. The benefits are potentially huge.

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AI at the retail edge: What’s new, and what’s coming soon

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Simultaneously, increases in compute power have made it easier to implement AI use cases at the retail edge. That’s a perfect opportunity for some long-awaited retail use cases to turn prime time. RFID has several other beneficial uses in clothing retail. RFID can even enable self-service checkouts in the apparel industry.

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The retail edge: Where data powers game-changing customer experiences

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The future of retail is omnichannel The last three or four years have changed retail forever. 1 But despite some of the benefits of online sales, this isn’t all good news for retailers. 2 Dell Developing omnichannel omniscience requires edge data insights Now, more than ever, the edge is valuable territory for retailers.

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Nvidia offers retail loss prevention software to accelerate accelerator chip sales

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GPU manufacturer Nvidia is expanding its enterprise software offering with three new AI workflows for retailers it hopes will also drive sales of its hardware accelerators. But Nvidia suggests that its loss prevention technology could eliminate 30% of shrinkage. The workflows are built on Nvidia’s existing AI technology platform.

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Software vendors offer AI sales boost for retail at NRF show

CIO

As they take stock after the year-end frenzy of shopping the holiday season always brings, retail CIOs attending the National Retail Federation’s annual show, NRF 2024, may be wondering how they can improve their IT systems’ performance over the next 12 months. year on year in the first 11 months of 2023, AI or no AI.

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Retail Metrics that Not Enough Data-Driven Entrepreneurs Track

Smart Data Collective

Retailers around the world are discovering that big data can be incredibly valuable to their bottom lines. Take the time to evaluate your business model carefully and prioritize the right variables when trying to grow your retail business. Targeting the Right Variables for Your Data-Driven Retail Business Model.

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Investing in Data Solutions To Streamline Your Retail Business

Smart Data Collective

The retail sector, in particular, can benefit immensely from a shift towards a data-driven business model. Big Data Technology is the Key to Simplifying Retail Businesses. As a busy retailer, making your operations run more smoothly and efficiently should be at the top of your to-do list.

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