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Upward Mobility: Digital Retail Careers

Posted on October 18, 2018 by

The growth of online and mobile shopping requires a talent pool of employees who can ensure an easy and productive online experience.  Bryan Pearson in his Forbes article notes that as retail evolves “the most promising jobs will involve insights, … Continue reading →

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Retail Job on Resume Pay Dividends in Other Sectors

Posted on October 7, 2018 by

On September 28, we reported on 2018 Universum Survey of Top Global Employers for Business Students. The retail industry is the largest non-government employer in the U.S. supporting 42 million jobs and is often the first employment opportunity for many … Continue reading →

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Turbocharging Convenience Stores with Frictionless Checkout

Posted on October 3, 2018 by

The first Amazon Go store in Seattle opened in January 2018 and was the first commercial implementation of frictionless checkout or “Just Walkout Technology” in the U.S. retail market. Customers scan the Amazon Go app on their smartphone at entry, … Continue reading →

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