Retail Research Supplements
Industry Critical Research Reports
State of the Store Manager Report
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State Of The Store Manager Supplement
If the State Of The Store Manager 2010 survey offered glimmers of hope after a tempestuous 2009 response, this year's version signals a return to something closer to normal. We haven't seen this sort of level-headedness in any survey we've conducted in years, certainly not since 2007, the last time we charted a general feeling of goodwill between store-level associates and corporate bosses. |
Cross-Channel Retailing Research Supplement
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Cross-Channel Retailing — A Special Report
The terms multichannel, cross-channel, and omni-channel are used frequently in retail — often interchangeably. These terms have infiltrated the retail industry, but what do they really mean? And more importantly, what do these terms mean to your business? In this year's Cross-Channel Retailing Special Report, we're pleased to partner again with Aberdeen Group for their take on the leading approaches to omni-channel retailing, as well as key recommendations for channel integration processes and how to spur omni-channel performance improvements. |
Loss Prevention/Security Research Supplement
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2011 LP Supplement: Loss Prevention's Best-Kept Secrets
Retail technology is evolving quickly, and LP technology is no different. Economic conditions continue to challenge retailers, who are trying to lower shrink and increase profits. As LP executives clamor to address the new frontier of loss prevention efforts, they are eager to invest in technologies that will help not just LP, but also the retail organization as a whole. By 2012, the leaders in LP will integrate both new and retooled technologies to keep the entire retail organization safe and profitable. Click here to access the report. |
Green Retailing/Sustainability Research Supplement
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The 2011 Green Retailing/Sustainability Research Supplement
According to industry experts, the retailers leading the industry on its sustainability journey define sustainability as the connectedness and interdependence of the people, the industry's effects, the planet that provides the foundation for our products, and the profits the industry derives. Where sustainability endeavors lead the industry in 10 to 20 years, no one can say. But, it is clear that sustainability will be a driving force of change in that time and beyond. Click here for our latest Green Retailing/Sustainability Research report |
Small to Midsize Retailing Research Supplement
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The 2011 Small To Midsize Retail Research Supplement
In order to grow topline sales, retailers must focus on integrating social, mobile, and cloud-based retail operations platforms. Retailers are rapidly adopting technologies that improve the customer experience in an omnichannel shopping world, but do they always start with a vision of what their foundation for efficient retail enterprise is holistically? Imagine if our vision really capitalized on the typically young, inherently social, and incredibly smart associates and all of the rich data and digital content found somewhere in your enterprise. To learn more, read our entire supplement. |
Supply Chain Research Supplement
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Supply Chain Special Report
For the second year in a row, we're pleased to bring you our Supply Chain Special Report. Again this year, we've partnered with the best of the best in supply chain management — Auburn University and VCF. Our experts identify the biggest challenges facing retail supply chain executives and provide insight into how leading retailers will deal with these challenges in the post-recovery reality. Engross yourself in our Special Report and use the knowledge you gain to improve your business. |