Technology
November 4, 2024 at 3:30 pm
A surge of new online shoppers, artificial intelligence and omnichannel retailing have upended retail in only a few years. As the industry continues to evolve, the demand for innovative technologies grows with it, and one tool that’s become increasingly popular is electronic shelf labels (ESLs) — especially in the grocery sector, where the need for…
November 1, 2024 at 5:08 pm
This video features a panel discussing how retailers are tackling loss prevention and fraud through technology from Total Retail Tech 2024 in Charlotte, NC. Speakers include Sree Sreedhararaj, Chief Technology Officer, IPSY; Karen Beebe, Chief Technology Officer, Bealls, Inc.; Adam Gunnett, Director, IT and Business Intelligence, Busy Beaver Building Centers; and moderator Sucharita Kodali, Vice…
November 1, 2024 at 4:36 pm
This video features a keynote from Jane Park, CEO and founder of Tokki, titled "Why Technology is at the Core of My Entrepreneurial Spirit" from Total Retail Tech 2024 in Charlotte, NC. Consumer tech entrepreneur Jane Park, CEO and founder of Tokki, a new line of TikTok-friendly gift bags that are digitally equipped with QR code…
October 30, 2024 at 8:34 pm
In this bonus episode of Total Retail Talks, Total Retail's Kristina Stidham and Joe Keenan discuss the brand's recently released 2024 Retail Technology Report. Listen in to learn about this annual report, including how data is collected, key findings to emerge from this year’s survey of technology decision-makers from across the industry, and implications for…
October 30, 2024 at 4:24 pm
Artificial intelligence (AI) is seemingly disrupting everything in today’s world, including retail businesses. At Total Retail Tech last month, retail martech leaders shared their experiences using AI, from implementation to execution to measurement. Lauri Joffe Turjeman, chief marketing officer at American Freight, spoke with Ron Offir, managing director of retail and consumer products at Deloitte…
October 29, 2024 at 4:30 pm
Voice commerce is transforming the way consumers shop and interact with brands, ushering in a new era of convenience, accessibility and personalized buying experiences. With the popularity of voice-activated assistants like Apple's Siri and Amazon.com's Alexa, consumers are adopting a new spoken approach to shopping. For specialty retailers, adapting to this trend isn't just a…
October 28, 2024 at 7:21 pm
Bealls, Inc. is a legacy family-owned business undergoing a technology modernization journey. In this video interview, Karen Beebe, chief technology officer of Bealls, Inc., reflects on the company's history, culture and commitment to innovation. Beebe shares how she stays up-to-date on the latest technology advancements for Bealls, Inc., as well as her experience at Total…
October 9, 2024 at 4:07 pm
As part of Total Retail's 2024 Retail Technology Report, one of the areas retail executives were surveyed about is the processes within their organizations for vetting and purchasing technology systems. The growing influence of technology across retail businesses, from operations to customer and employee experience, among many other functional areas, requires leadership and decision-makers to…
September 25, 2024 at 3:47 pm
Total Retail is pleased to announce the release of the 2024 Retail Technology Report: An Analysis of Market Trends, Buying Behaviors, and Future Opportunities. This annual report serves as a valuable research tool for retailers and brands to help them better understand the technology landscape within the industry, and then apply those learnings within their…
September 25, 2024 at 1:10 pm
Retailers have always sought new ways to keep prospective buyers in stores longer to maximize sales. Few would suggest this changing despite the meteoric rise of online and app-driven retail technology in the last decade. Why? Brick-and-mortar stores maintain the highest sales conversion rate, averaging 31.5 percent — easily beating out e-commerce, which averages 3…
