Retail Corner: New Normal in Retail Technology & Business

Pop-Up Stores: Future of Retail

Digital retailers looking to expand into brick-n-mortar sector are eyeing fairly new concept of Pop-Up Stores to lower implementation cost, test new markets and increase engagement with new customers.
Today in our panel discussion we are bringing experts from retail industry who will bring into spotlight the value added benefits, logistics, misconceptions and supported technology in creating pop-up stores.
Our Panelists:
Kim Berknov - Executive Chairman, DETEGO
Sampath Kannan - CEO, Tejas Software
Vince Cavasin - Head of Marketing, FenixCommerce
Vivek Raj - CEO, Digital Spaces Inc
Anil Varghese - CEO, Proxima360
Moderator:
Carlos Diaz - Director, Sales, Proxima360
 
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Retail: Serving Higher Purpose

In this episode, we are talking about businesses which are in not for profits but for serving a higher purpose for humanity. Gifting Brands and DiZurita are the two entrepreneurial initiatives that are making things possible when it comes to giving with purpose.
Listen to the amazing journey from Jeannie Barsam CEO & Founder of Gifting Brands and Giovanna Dizurita Visual Artist & Founder of DiZurita in talks with Retail Corner host Carlos Diaz.
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More about guests:
Jannie Barsam: Gifting Brands Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/giftingbrands/
Giovanna DiZurita:
Instagram: @gio.dizuritaFacebook: @DiZurita 
 
Cover Image ("Tree of Life") Courtesy: https://www.dizurita.com/collections/travel-prints/products/tree-of-life-print
 
Have an idea or insight that you would like to share on our podcast? If you are from retail world then we would love to hear from you. Send an email to retailcorner@proxima360.com or signup at retailcorner.proxima360.com.
 

RFID: Improve Inventory Accuracy

RFID technology allows retailers to track their inventory throughout the retail supply chain, from the warehouse shelves all the way to the sales floor. Manual stock count can achieve average inventory accuracy of 70 percent. But an Item-level RFID makes it possible for retailers to achieve 99 percent inventory accuracy.
In today's episode, listen to the Executive Chairman of DETEGO,  Kim Berknov in discussion with our amazing host Carlos Diaz talk about how RFID can solve real inventory issues and become a lifeline for supply chain.
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Have an idea or insight that you would like to share on our podcast? If you are from retail world then we would love to hear from you. Send an email to retailcorner@proxima360.com or signup at retailcorner.proxima360.com.
 

Visual Merchandising: What has changed?

Visual Merchandising, a well known practice in retail industry to attract and engage customers by creating an upturn in highlighting features for product and services.
Are you telling a right story with colors and spaces?
Are you getting your product/service focal point right?
Are you exposing your customer to maximum merchandise?
Today on our podcast we are bringing an expert Visual Merchandiser, Amanda Featherstone, who've worked for top brands like Forever 21 & A'GACI, LLC. She is bringing her experience on what it takes to be a visual merchandiser and what are the challenges of current times.
 
Have an idea or insight that you would like to share on our podcast? If you are from retail world then we would love to hear from you. Send an email to retailcorner@proxima360.com or signup at retailcorner.proxima360.com.
 

Retail Risk Takers: Joresa Blount, Founder, GoFlyy

In our Retail Risk Takers series, today we bring you an inspirational story on how one person's determination, think big and ask big attitude made her go from a store receptionist to a successful entrepreneur.
 
In today's episode, listen to the Founder and CEO of an On-Demand Retun and Delivery Service company for Beauty and Fasion industry, GoFlyy,  Joresa Blount in discussion with our amazing host Carlos Diaz talk about her startup journey and how she is bridging the gap for last mile delivery. 
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Have an idea or insight that you would like to share on our podcast? If you are from retail world then we would love to hear from you. Send an email to retailcorner@proxima360.com or signup at proxima360.com.
 

Lifeline in New Normal: Funding Beyond Traditional Methods

Small Businesses are going through real tough times now. Adjusting to New Normal is creating new challenges for them and they are looking for a lifeline that can take them over this hump created due to pandemic.
Today on our Podcast we are bringing such a hope to Retailers who are in dire need to keep themselves afloat. We are talking with  Sprout Funding COO,  Marc Brasseaux and CMO, Patrick Conboy on current business outlook and how Sprout Funding can help small businesses get fast and fair funding within a week or less.
 Have an idea or insight that you would like to share on our podcast? If you are from retail world then we would love to hear from you. Send an email to retailcorner@proxima360.com or signup at proxima360.com.
 

Buy Online Pickup In Store System: Implementation Insights

More retailers are adhering to the concept of Buy Online Pickup In Store (BOPIS) to offer convenience to the customer of shopping online and pickup for free at the store.
Are you looking to implement BOPIS or e-commerce site at your store?
In today's episode, you will listen to Sayantan (Sayo) Ganguly, a supply-chain expert who currently leads engineering team implementing various store solutions at a national pet retailer, talk about  how BOPIS gives an edge to any retailer.
You will hear about:
Advantages of customer engagement, increased retail traffic, increased up-sell chances and last mile shipping cost reduction.
Cost to Benefit and increased revenue
Integrated inventory management of store and online
Complete Customer shopping Journey/Experience
Employee adoption and training
Integrating your OMS & POS to provide omni-channel experience.
 
Have an idea or insight that you would like to share on our podcast? If you are from retail world then we would love to hear from you. Send an email to retailcorner@proxima360.com or signup at proxima360.com.
 

Retail Risk Takers: Michelle Rocha, Founder, Confidence Plus Fashion

Understanding true customer need and providing a valuable customer experience is a key to making your business grow organically.
In today's episode, listen to the Founder and CEO of a Plus Size Fashion Startup, Confidence Plus Fashion,  Michelle Rocha in discussion with our amazing host Carlos Diaz talk about her startup journey and how she is fulfilling specific needs in women's clothing.
 
Have an idea or insight that you would like to share on our podcast? If you are from retail world then we would love to hear from you. Send an email to retailcorner@proxima360.com or signup at proxima360.com.