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How retail and consumer goods leaders empower their workforces with AI agents 

Accelerate innovation in consumer goods by unifying data with AI, reducing launch risks, and aligning with market trends.

  • Retail
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PublishedMay 8, 2017
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4 min read

How blockchain can transform the consumer goods supply chain 

Need a better handle on your consumer goods supply chain? Learn how blockchain technology can help make you more secure, smart, and transparent.

  • Retail
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PublishedMay 3, 2017
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2 min read

A look at the new retail in a shopper’s world 

The retail & consumer goods industries are in a transformative time. The Hershey Company takes a look at the new retail in a shopper's world in its inaugural report.

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  • Retail
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PublishedMay 3, 2017
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3 min read

The real-time difference: How IoT is poised to transform your inventory management system 

Constantly shifting consumer preferences demand that retailers and consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies become agile. This means making ongoing decisions regarding stock, inventory, and production changes quickly and in an informed way.

  • Retail
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PublishedApr 27, 2017
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3 min read

Consumer brand leaders making a digital difference 

At the Microsoft Digital Difference event, consumer brand leaders share how they are driving digital transformation, and making a difference, for their businesses.

  • Retail
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PublishedApr 26, 2017
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3 min read

3 SKU management strategies to make the most of your inventory 

Retailers and CPG brands lose millions daily to overstocks and out-of-stocks. Learn three SKU management strategies to make the most of your inventory.

  • Retail
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PublishedApr 25, 2017
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5 min read

Furniture brand Bolia.com doubles revenue with Unified Commerce 

Learn how design-obsessed, customer-centered furniture brand Bolia.com doubles revenue after launching Unified Commerce from Episerver and Microsoft.

  • Retail
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PublishedApr 20, 2017
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2 min read

The Transformation Imperative: for the good of all of us 

Microsoft helps consumer goods and retail companies every day to transform their business for a better tomorrow. Find out more.

  • Retail
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PublishedApr 19, 2017
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5 min read

How using data to personalize and anticipate can supercharge a retailer’s sales productivity 

As changing customer behaviors create greater pressure, highly successful retailers are finding that one thing matters more than ever: unlocking the power of data.

  • Retail
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PublishedApr 17, 2017
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8 min read

How artificial intelligence is transforming customer engagement in retail 

AI can help retailers remove technical barriers, drive innovation, and accelerate their digital transformation.

  • Retail
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PublishedApr 13, 2017
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5 min read

Three Common Mistakes in Retail Personalization 

Retailers make 3 avoidable mistakes when trying to execute on retail personalization. Take them into account to achieve successful & ongoing customer relationships.

  • Retail
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PublishedApr 12, 2017
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3 min read

Collaborative Commerce and the Democratization of Retail 

The standard of personalized interactions that shoppers now expect has given rise to collaborative commerce and mass customization. Tracy Issel shares more.

  • Retail
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PublishedApr 4, 2017
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5 min read

What unified commerce means for specialty retailing 

With unified commerce, specialty retailers can blend the digital and physical and provide shoppers with a seamless, personalized and enhanced experience.

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