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Industry Leaders share their thoughts on what 2022 holds for the Retail space.
Uncertainty is the New Normal: What Retailers Need to Focus on Now
By Mikko Kärkkäinen, CEO, RELEX Solutions
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Ushering a New Era: Next-Gen Retail Solutions
By Jason Hosking, co-founder and CEO, HIVERY
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Responding to 2021’s Challenges
By Brad Bogolea, CEO, Simbe Robotics
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Data: Strengthening the Retailer-CPG Relationship
By Will Salcido, CEO, Bedrock Analytics
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Embrace AI or Perish
By Francois Chaubard, CEO, Focal Systems
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When is 'Optimization' not Optimal?
By Barry Grange, CEO, Retail Express
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The Time for In-Store Robots is Now! Don't Delay
By William “BJ” Santiago, CEO, Badger Technologies
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Redefining Retail: Blending the Online and In-store Experience
By David Sprinzen, VP of Marketing, Vantiq
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7 Trends Reshaping Retail Experience
By Tim Srock, CEO, Mendix
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Real Time Analytics in Retail: The Key to Drive a Seamless CX
By Poornima Ramaswamy, EVP, Qlik
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5 Trends Reshaping the Retail Landscape
By Omar Akilah, Corporate VP, Blue Yonder
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CPG Industry: Prepping For What's Ahead In 2022
By Wei Lin Wong, President – IRI
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Levelling the Playing Field for Independent Retail Businesses
By Doron Friedman, Chief Product Officer, SpotOn
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Self-Service: Enhancing Customer Experience
By Michael Jaszczyk, CEO, GK Software USA
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Collaborations, Profitability & Quick Commerce
By Neil Moses, CEO, Wynshop and Mi9 Retail
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The New Retail Model: Real-time Decision-Making
By Helena Holmgren, President and CEO, Pricer
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Digital Transformation: Accelerating Omnichannel Capability
By Jim Barnes, CEO, enVista
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Business Agility: Thriving in an Uncertain World
By Melissa Wong, Co-founder and CEO of Zipline
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Flexible Retail Pricing is Crucial in 2022
By John Gilbo, Retail Pricing Expert, Pricefx
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When Guests Arrive Early to the Retail Party
By Dheeraj Shah, Global Head, Algo Retail, TCS
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Physical Shopping Experience: At the Cusp of a Major Shift
By Michael Gabay, co-founder & CEO, Trigo
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The Carousel of Progress
By Stan Zylowski, cofounder & CEO, Movista
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Raising the Bar on the Employee Experience
By Sanish Mondkar, CEO & Founder, Legion
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