Retail Industry Podcasts

1. How Technology Is Helping To Evolve The Omni-Channel Experience
   4/24/2013

   Technology in retail is enabling the rapid evolution from traditional siloed retailing channels to a true omni-channel retail experience, both for the customer and operations. Here Bob Johns, editor with Integrated Solutions For Retailers, talks with Andy Lloyd, GM of e-commerce products at NetSuite to see how this evolution is affecting retailers.

2. Solving The Omni-Channel Puzzle
   4/24/2013

   Retailers are struggling to create a true omni-channel customer experience. Here Bob Johns, editor with Integrated Solutions For Retailers, talks with Chris Cunnane, senior research analyst with Aberdeen, to discuss the latest research on omni-channel retailing and who is driving the customer experience.

3. RVCF’s Expanding Reach In Retail
   3/21/2013

   The Retail Value Chain Federation (RVCF), formerly the Vendor Compliance Federation, has expanded its reach into retail by expanding its focus to include all areas of the inventory management process from planning, to forecasting, to replenishment.

4. The Continuously Evolving Receipt
   3/21/2013

   Receipts are evolving right before our eyes. From digital options to coupons and advertisements, the role of the receipt is continuously evolving in retail. Here Bob Johns, editor with Integrated Solutions For Retailers magazine, talks with Jon Levin, product integration manager with Star Micronics, about the changing role of the receipt.

5. Mobile’s Impact On Retail
   2/21/2013

   Mobility is changing retail both for the customer and the associates. Here Bob Johns, editor with Integrated Solutions For Retailers Magazine, talks with Kevin Price, founder and CEO of AccuCode to discuss how retailers can deal with the changing mobile environment.

6. VCF Becomes RVCF, What Does It Mean For You?
   2/21/2013

   The VCF, Vendor Compliance Federation, recently underwent a complete rebranding to become RVCF, the Retail Value Chain Federation. So what does this change mean for you the retailer or supplier?

7. Retail WFM — Enhancing Customer Service While Maximizing Efficiency
   1/23/2013

   Join Bob Johns, editor with Integrated Solutions For Retailers magazine, as he discusses the major changes in workforce management (WFM) with Bob Clements, senior VP at Axsium Group.

8. IP Video — Not Just For Big-Box Retailers
   1/11/2013

   Retailers of all sizes can benefit from the advancements in IP video. Whether it’s analytics or reduced infrastructure costs, IP video presents one of the most cost-effective solutions for retailers of all sizes. Here, Bob Johns, editor of Integrated Solutions For Retailers magazine and RetailSolutionsOnline.com, talks with Hedgie Bartol and Jackie Anderson, business development managers in retail with Axis Communications, to discuss the benefits of IP video for small and mid-size retailers. Feel free to listen to the podcast or read the text-only version.

9. WFM Is Conquering Real-World Issues In Retail
   12/14/2012

   Workforce management (WFM) is taking the lead in in helping retailers deal with shrinking margins and slim budgets. Join me as I sit down with Jim Hoefflin, president and CEO of Empower Software Solutions, to discuss how WFM is helping retailers now, and into the future.

10. LP Video: Going Digital On A Budget
    11/16/2012

    Even retailers with completely analog LP video systems can capitalize on the value of digital by moving from DVRs to encoders. Here Bob Johns, associate editor of Integrated Solutions For Retailers magazine and RetailSolutionsOnline.com, talks with Hedgie Bartol and Jackie Anderson,  business development managers in retail with Axis Communications, to discuss the benefits of high definition and encoding while using the retailer’s existing infrastructure.