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The retail market is going through massive change: a mixed service model that includes physical stores with mobile and online is fast becoming a defacto basic need. At the same time as there is a need for massive channel modernization, “showrooming” and the need to mirror online store analytics in the physical space is creating an environment of huge and fast paced innovation. Behind the front of store challenges, supply chain management, payment technology advances and logistics and workforce management are key levers being eyed to improve efficiency and boost revenue. This collection of forward-looking research will enable retailers to understand:
- What should be my indoor locations strategy - Which technology and partner should you be evaluating?
- How will contactless technologies affect Point of Sale – How should I approach NFC? What other contactless implementations should I consider? What contactless convergence is occurring and what does it mean for me?
- How should I provision for mobile platforms – What OS platforms should I target? What should my app strategy be? How do I use mobile big data effectively?
- How do I secure my technology investments – What cybersecurity strategies do I need to employ to protect my customers data?
- What technologies will support my supply chain – What telematics technologies will best manage my delivery and distribution fleet?
