The RPE difference: Benefits to working with a boutique retail consulting firm
The RPE difference: Benefits to working with a boutique retail consulting firm Gone are the days of forward buying software solutions, combined with multi-year deployments delivering value over an extended time frame. Today, retailers demand increased time to value on projects. Furthermore, in today’s SaaS environment, retailers have the power to cancel subscriptions and switch
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Celebrating a Quarter Century of Service
As RPE commemorates our 25th anniversary, we wish to express our thanks and sincere appreciation to our clients, business partners, associates and colleagues. This milestone could not have been reached without the loyalty and hard work of those who support RPE. Since the company was founded in 1999, we have seen more changes in retail
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Why it’s important to work with a SOC audited Data Center
In today’s world of continued cyber hacking it is critical that companies are confident sensitive data is being properly safeguarded. SOC audits are an important piece of the process. Before working with any Data Center or Hosting provider, you should clearly understand if they are following the proper procedures when overseeing your data, if they participate
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What did I learn from NRF 24 this year?
A Comprehensive Look at 10 Topics and Retail Technology Shaping the Industry In the dynamic world of retail, staying ahead of the curve is crucial for success with retail technology as a key component. Several key topics are currently shaping the retail technology landscape, influencing strategies and decision-making processes. The great pandemic threw a major
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10 Reasons Why Projects Fail and Project Management Tips
The goal of any project is to create a plan that can be implemented with ease. However, in the real world, creating the perfect project plan is not easily achievable. But there are project management tips and best practices to improve chances of a successful project. When you line up your specific goals and set
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Partnering with a Cloud Services Provider
What to Look for When Partnering with a Cloud Services Provider Partnering with the right cloud services team that anticipates and quickly reacts is a vital part of your business’ growth strategy. A cloud service provider should be accommodating your needs and not dictating what you can and cannot do – giving you 24/7 peace
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Connected Retail: When solutions and information converge, opportunities emerge
There is no low-tech way for retailers to succeed in today’s business environment and connected retail is a key to success in a high-tech world. Managing the supply chain isn’t anything new, but the tasks have become much more complex while generating copious amounts of data that must be managed. A connected retailer links technologies,
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Planning and Allocation Case Study for Specialty Retailer
In this planning and allocation case study, we share how a specialty sportswear retailer with more than 150 stores was looking to improve its Planning and Allocation process. They understood it would require a robust core solution to help users more efficiently identify the ideal product mix. The company’s goal was to implement integrated tools,
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Technology: A Key Challenge Facing Emerging Retailers
As a business grows, so does its challenges. One of the top issues affecting growing retailers is technology. While Excel spreadsheets, gut instinct and store feedback initially worked to manage inventory, a more cohesive solution connecting people, process and data is required for the business to continue to grow and thrive. Cutting edge technology can
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Employee Training and System Upgrades are More Essential Than Ever
We have experienced a historic shift in labor trends, post pandemic. Gone are the days of a workforce striving for the “gold watch” at retirement. Or a 9-5 workforce tethered to a specific HQ location. Today’s workforce can work from anywhere, easily switch industries, functions or jobs multiple times in their careers. According to CNBC,
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