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Shape Shift Your Retail Offer With Software Defined Stores

Forrester IT

We don’t think twice about network or desktop virtualization. But what about using software to define, and remotely manage, store infrastructure and applications? Think about the rise of pop up stores or the rapid proliferation of store banners as retailers shape shift in anticipation of […].

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Retailer REI launches programs to invest in startup founders of color selling outdoor gear

GeekWire

In an effort to sell more goods from companies run by people of color, outdoor retailer REI is launching a program to support diverse entrepreneurs producing gear for camping, hiking, biking, skiing and related activities. According to REI, only 1% of retail brands are owned by people of color. REI Photo).

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Don’t ignore virtual reality as you plan the future workplace

CIO Business Intelligence

Two years ago, the consulting giant started shipping many of its recruits virtual reality headsets instead. At the same time, it created a virtual world or “metaverse” that enables employees to socialize, form teams, conduct training, and collaborate. “We More business applications are on the way. The Zoom fatigue factor.

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How to Deliver Retail Sales Training to Remote Employees

Kitaboo

But with a team that is dispersed far and wide, sometimes in different cities and even countries, how is a manager supposed to execute a retail sales training program? Thanks to all the modern innovations, today it is quite easy and convenient to deliver retail sales training to a remote workforce. The answer again lies in technology.

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New Paradigms in Retail with AI and Big Data

Galido

Information Technology Blog - - New Paradigms in Retail with AI and Big Data - Information Technology Blog. With Big Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence tools, the retail industry is changing its approaches to various facets of its operation. Retailers can better understand product movement and merchandise assortment needs.

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Microsoft makes virtual healthcare visits easier to manage in Teams

Computerworld Vertical IT

Microsoft has added several features to Teams aimed at expanding use of the collaboration application among front-line workers. This includes a Viva Connections mobile app, updates to approvals, and improvements to virtual medical visit management.

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Walmart is getting serious about the metaverse

The Verge

Walmart’s recent trademark applications suggest that it wants to break into the metaverse. Recent trademark applications indicate the company is looking to establish its own NFTs and cryptocurrency, according to a report from CNBC. Photo by Yichuan Cao / NurPhoto via Getty Images.

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