Retail Corner: New Normal in Retail Technology & Business

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.
 

Order Delivery and Accuracy: A Deep Dive

Curbside-pickup, in-store pickup, and shipping where order delivery and accuracy becomes a critical aspect of valuable customer experience to drive conversion and sales.
In today's episode, listen to the Founder and CEO of a Last Mile Delivery Solution company, FenixCommerce, Mr. Akhilesh Srivastava in discussion with our amazing host Carlos Diaz talk about these issues.
Are you providing customer a dynamic and reliable promise date with Order By Get By, Limited Quantity alerts?
Are you providing dynamic promotions based on a customer promise date to increase conversion?
Are you leveraging power of AI and data (operational, inventory & carrier) for accurate delivery?
Do you have an increased call volume and your customer service suffering in new normal?
Do you have ability to forecast store capacity (labor) to fulfill the customer promise?
 
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: Tammy Bowser, Founder, SNAG my WEDDING

Risk takers are everywhere, but when it comes to Retail it's completely different ball game. Today in our entrepreneurship series we aretalking to one such risk taker, Tammy Bowser, Founder and CEO of SNAG my WEDDING who has created an online marketplace for married couples to sell their not so useful wedding paraphernalia post wedding. 
Tune in to listen to her talking with our amazing host Carlos Diaz about the idea, how she got started into this business and what advice she has for young entrepreneurs.
 
 
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: Loss Prevention & Customer Service

Inventory Shrinkage is a huge issue in retail caused by shoplifting, employee theft, return fraud or just administrative error. Implementing an effective Loss Prevention strategy requires a 360 degree view of entire retail process.
In today's episode, listen to the Director, Loss Prevention at a fast-fashion retail brand A'GACI LLC, Mr. Nicholas Koumalats in discussion with our amazing host Carlos Diaz talk about these issues when it comes to loss prevention. 
-When does loss prevention starts at a store? -What are various factors effecting inventory shrinkage? -How to find outliers for effective loss prevention? -Is sales audit enough or you need more? -How good customer service becomes a good deterrent for loss prevention?
 
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.
 

Social Distancing & Retail: AI to Rescue

Social Distancing will be a "new normal" in retail industry. As stores are opening slowly, managing customer density and distribution within a store will be challenging. 
In today's episode, listen to  CEO of Digital Spaces Inc, Mr. Vivek Raj in discussion with our amazing host Carlos Diaz talk about how Artificial Intelligence and Computer Vision can help retailers address queue management, understand shopper dwell times between departments as well as trace shoppers path. 
 
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 Today: What are my options?

With a challenging retail landscape and consumer confidence being low, can retailers be flexible and still be competitive? Is the "new normal" creating a better opportunities for retailers? Who will come out as a winner and stay relevant.
Tune in to listen to insights from one of the retail industry veteran and  CEO of Tejas Software, Mr. Sampath Kannan in discussion with our amazing host Carlos Diaz on new normal in retail. 
 
 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.