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Angela Fernandez from GS1 US breaks down the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), explaining how digital traceability and industry-wide collaboration are essential for future compliance. She emphasizes that food supply chain visibility, not just regulatory compliance, is where real business value and operational improvements will emerge.
Trybe is a one-of-a-kind leadership conference designed to connect and empower women across retail, technology, and consumer commerce. With an impressive lineup of speakers, cutting-edge business insights, and a strong focus on mentorship, networking, and career advancement, this event is set to be a must-attend for industry professionals.
Retail automation investment is leveling off after a surge in the pandemic era, with retailers now focusing on optimizing existing infrastructure rather than large-scale new projects. In this discussion, Kim Baudry from Dematic breaks down the key trends shaping supply chain automation, warehouse efficiency, and AI-powered logistics.
Join Simbe Robotics CEO Brad Bogolea for an in-depth discussion about how retail robotics are revolutionizing store operations. Learn about Simbe’s Tally robot’s impact on reducing out-of-stocks by 60%, improving inventory accuracy, and why both store associates and customers are embracing this technology. Discover why 2025 could be the year retail robotics become mainstream.
Hosts Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga dive into the world of private brands with special guests Brandon Warren and Bethany Davis of the Barcode Group. Discover why private brands are crucial to retail growth, who’s winning the private label game, and how retailers like Costco, Walmart, and Target are adapting their strategies. Brandon and Bethany also share actionable advice for manufacturers and retailers looking to elevate their private label programs. Don’t miss this insightful conversation full of expert takes and innovative ideas!
Learn from one of the best in the industry! Tredence’s Morgan Seybert shares invaluable insights on data-driven retail strategies, AI analytics, and maximizing profitability.
Our latest Spotlight podcast episode explores the evolution and future of barcoding technology in retail, featuring insights from experts at GS1 and Bitly. The discussion covers how 2D barcodes and QR codes are revolutionizing supply chain management, enhancing consumer engagement, improving food safety, and offering new opportunities for retailers to differentiate themselves in a competitive market.
In this week’s Tech Spotlight Podcast, we shine light on Avataar, a company merging AI and computer vision, and that is revolutionizing the retail industry by enabling the creation of digital assets, from still images to immersive 3D environments, for personalized and engaging product exploration. By drastically reducing operational costs and time for retailers while enhancing the consumer experience, Avataar’s technology is bridging the gap between physical and digital worlds, empowering brands to scale their content creation and meet customers where they are.
Sabesan Sithamparanathan, founder and president of PervasID, discusses how their innovative RFID technology enables retailers to achieve 99%+ inventory accuracy and real-time item-level tracking. PervasID’s solution, powered by AI and machine learning, empowers retailers to optimize omnichannel operations, reduce shrink, and enhance loss prevention strategies while also having applications in healthcare, aerospace, and supply chain management.
In this Omni Talk Spotlight interview, Chris and Anne discusse the impact of AI on retail inventory planning and allocation with James Theuerkauf, CEO of Syrup Tech, and Carla Roger Casacuberta, Head of Merchandising at Desigual. They explore how AI can optimize demand forecasting, omnichannel strategies, and inventory efficiency, while emphasizing the importance of balancing AI with human intelligence to achieve the best results in retail merchandising and analytics.
Chris Stoyles, CEO of Last Yard, discusses how to optimize pricing, promotions, and in-store experiences using electronic shelf labels (ESLs) and an effective data unification platform.
Alex Galkin, CEO of Competera, discusses the future of AI-powered retail pricing and how machine learning and Big Data are enabling retailers to move beyond price elasticity and embrace contextual, personalized pricing strategies.
Thaddeus Segura, VP of Data Products & Algorithms at Wiliot, discusses their revolutionary IoT tags that are transforming retail technology and supply chain tracking. Learn how Willot’s Bluetooth-connected tags provide real-time inventory management, freshness monitoring, and omni-channel fulfillment solutions, offering advantages over traditional RFID technology.
Amazon VP AWS Applications, Dilip Kumar, is back for his regular annual appearance to discuss how Amazon continues to think about the evolution of checkout and personal identification.
Buncha Co-Founder and CEO Bharat Pulgam joins Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga to discuss a smarter way to think about last-mile delivery, i.e. giving customers scheduled weekly neighborhood deliveries at a fraction of the cost.
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