National Retail Properties

Independence Realty Trust Appoints Craig Macnab to its Board of Directors

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Friday, March 1, 2024
Residential Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, REIT, Portfolio optimization, Latham & Watkins, ALM, Sun Belt, Growth, National Retail Properties, IRT, NNN, CIO, Citigroup

Independence Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: IRT) (“IRT” or the “Company”) today announced the appointment of Craig Macnab to its Board of Directors (the “Board”), effective February 29, 2024.

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  • Independence Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: IRT) (“IRT” or the “Company”) today announced the appointment of Craig Macnab to its Board of Directors (the “Board”), effective February 29, 2024.
  • Mr. Macnab’s appointment increases the size of IRT’s Board to 10 members, including 8 independent directors.
  • “We are pleased to welcome Craig to the IRT Board,” said Scott Schaeffer, Chairman and CEO of IRT.
  • The Board’s decision to opt out of MUTA reinforces our objective of maintaining leading governance and delivering value to our stockholders.”
    “I’m honored to be joining IRT’s Board,” said Craig Macnab.

Appriss Retail Introduces Workbench To Give More Business Users Enhanced Access to Its Fraud Prevention Tools

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Security, Retail, Other Technology, Software, Artificial Intelligence, Networks, Online Retail, Luxury, Electronic Commerce, Discount, Variety, Data Management, Department Stores, Technology, Delivery Services, Mobile, Wireless, Payments, Other Retail, Specialty, Fraud, National Retail Properties, Theft, Attention, Environment, Machine learning, Crime, Radar

According to the 2023 National Retail Security Survey , the retail industry lost over $112 billion to retail crime including shrink, theft, organized retail crime, and returns fraud in 2022.

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  • According to the 2023 National Retail Security Survey , the retail industry lost over $112 billion to retail crime including shrink, theft, organized retail crime, and returns fraud in 2022.
  • In response, Appriss Retail developed Workbench to offer a user-friendly dashboard that helps a variety of business users across departments pinpoint the situations, people, places, products, and processes that need attention.
  • “Retail fraud happens fast, but with Workbench, we’re finding our customers can address it even faster than before,” said Amy Wilson, chief product officer, Appriss Retail.
  • Workbench takes this commitment to the next level by encouraging users to take a closer look at the historical data and behaviors impacting their specific business.

Hanshow Unveils Polaris Pro ESL at NRF 2024 - Redefining Retail with Full Color Sustainable Solutions

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Monday, January 15, 2024
Technology, Department Stores, Home Goods, Other Retail, Other Manufacturing, IOT (Internet of Things), Other Technology, Cosmetics, Manufacturing, Software, Sustainability, Retail, Environment, Batteries, Hardware, Data Management, Convenience Store, Carbon footprint, Life, NRF, Multimedia, ESL, Booth, POS, National Retail Properties, SIP, Javits Center, Carbon, Level 3

Hanshow has unveiled the breakthrough Polaris Pro series at the National Retail Federation 2024 convention in New York, fully encapsulating the company's innovative spirit and vision for "Full Color Sustainable Retail."

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  • Hanshow has unveiled the breakthrough Polaris Pro series at the National Retail Federation 2024 convention in New York, fully encapsulating the company's innovative spirit and vision for "Full Color Sustainable Retail."
  • Streamlined Design and Durable Battery Life: Retailers will appreciate the unibody design of Hanshow Polaris Pro – remarkably 37% thinner than traditional electronic shelf labels.
  • “This launch signifies our unwavering dedication to providing comprehensive, sustainable, and consumer-friendly retail solutions.”
    Beyond the Hanshow Polaris Pro launch, Hanshow's NRF 2024 showcase delivered a holistic approach to retail innovation.
  • Hanshow looks to share its future and the exciting journey of upgrading the retail industry as part of this global community.

FedEx Announces First-Of-Its-Kind Data-Driven Commerce Platform

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Sunday, January 14, 2024
Retail, Data Management, Technology, Supply Chain Management, Online Retail, Other Transport, Trucking, Rail, Electronic Commerce, Air, Transport, Payments, Software, Logistics, Internet, NRF, Multimedia, Learning, FedEx, Carbon, FDX, National Retail Properties, Integration, Online shopping

FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) today announced fdx, the first data-driven commerce platform that connects the entire customer journey — making it easier for companies to grow demand, increase conversion, optimize fulfillment, and streamline returns.

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  • FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) today announced fdx, the first data-driven commerce platform that connects the entire customer journey — making it easier for companies to grow demand, increase conversion, optimize fulfillment, and streamline returns.
  • FedEx is the only logistics company to connect the entire customer journey by offering end-to-end e-commerce solutions for businesses of all sizes – all in one platform.
  • The fdx platform is currently available as a private preview [upon request] and businesses interested in learning more can sign up here .
  • The platform brings together existing and new FedEx capabilities for customers.

Ikigai to Showcase Unique Generative AI Solution for Retail Demand Forecasting at NRF 2024 Innovation Lab

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Sunday, January 14, 2024
Software, Supply Chain Management, Other Retail, Professional Services, Supermarket, Department Stores, Data Management, Specialty, Technology, Convenience Store, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, Retail, Weather, Forecasting, NRF, National Retail Properties, Javits Center, Risk, Ikigai, LGM, Video game

During the show, Ikigai Labs will showcase retail applications of its generative AI platform for tabular data.

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  • During the show, Ikigai Labs will showcase retail applications of its generative AI platform for tabular data.
  • Ikigai Labs’ gen AI approach to time series and tabular data rewrites the way companies approach data reconciliation, demand forecasting and planning.
  • Visitors to the Ikigai booth #8005 will experience Ikigai’s capabilities first-hand, learn about the company’s generative AI platform, and its aiMatch, aiCast and aiPlan models that power industry solutions such as demand forecasting for retail .
  • To learn more about the Ikigai Labs demand forecasting solution, visit Ikigai's retail page .

GreyOrange Raises Item-Level Accuracy to 99% with gStore Overhead RFID Technology

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
Entrepreneurship, Digital, National Retail Properties, Witness, Future, Workforce, RFID, Automation, GTM, Retail

With the ability to combine data from RFID overhead systems with a real-time store operations platform, retailers can now serve more customers faster based on 99% inventory accuracy and location precision within three to five feet.

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  • With the ability to combine data from RFID overhead systems with a real-time store operations platform, retailers can now serve more customers faster based on 99% inventory accuracy and location precision within three to five feet.
  • “RFID technology has matured beyond point-in-time capabilities, which traditionally offered around 90% inventory accuracy without location precision,” remarked Akash Gupta, Co-Founder and CEO, GreyOrange.
  • Leveraging cutting-edge, real-time overhead RFID technology, gStore significantly boosts inventory accuracy to an unprecedented 99% with location precision of 3-5 feet while simultaneously doubling team productivity.
  • Moreover, gStore offers customized capabilities for a mix of both overhead and handheld RFID devices.

Verizon Business to showcase its retail technology at the National Retail Federation’s Big Show 2024

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Verizon Communications, Verizon Business, NRF, National Retail Properties, Robotics, Virtual mirror, Robert Williams (robot fatality), MEC, Automation, VZ, Retail

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Jan. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Business will showcase innovative 5G solutions at the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) Big Show 2024 (Booth #3338) at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York City.

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  • BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Jan. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Business will showcase innovative 5G solutions at the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) Big Show 2024 (Booth #3338) at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York City.
  • "We’re the technology partner to some of the world’s largest retailers and help turn their pain points into competitive advantages,” said Mike Ruhnke, Vice President - Enterprise Sales, Verizon Business.
  • Verizon will showcase its dependable, highly secure, and quick network access in the solutions demo area.
  • The main exhibits center on:
    To schedule a media briefing or a booth tour with an attending Verizon Business executive, please email [email protected] .

Office Depot Improves In-Store Task Completion Rate by 42% with Zebra Workcloud

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Mobile, Wireless, Technology, Human Resources, Office Products, Professional Services, Software, Internet, Hardware, Data Management, Retail, NRF, Zebra Technologies, National Retail Properties, EXPO, The ODP Corporation

“We’ve become more efficient, achieving a 90% task completion rate, an increase of 42% since implementing Zebra’s integrated solutions.

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  • “We’ve become more efficient, achieving a 90% task completion rate, an increase of 42% since implementing Zebra’s integrated solutions.
  • Zebra’s TC5x series of mobile computers were integrated with Zebra’s Workcloud software providing Office Depot a simple, streamlined way to plan and manage work.
  • Office Depot will demonstrate at NRF (Zebra booth #3203) how Zebra Workcloud and mobile computers are helping them improve associate efficiency and customer experiences, achieving a 90% in-store task completion rate, an increase of 42%.
  • With Zebra Workcloud Scheduling software, Office Depot has cut overtime costs by 95%, reduced time spent scheduling from approximately three hours to 30 minutes a week and saved 6% in payroll annually.

SES-imagotag becomes VusionGroup

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Technology, Retail, Supply Chain Management, Online Retail, Electronic Commerce, Professional Services, Artificial Intelligence, Other Retail, IOT (Internet of Things), Software, Digital Marketing, Data Analytics, Communications, Data Management, Cloud, Artificial intelligence, Advertising, NRF, ESL, National Retail Properties, AI, Commerce, Internet of things, Management

SES-imagotag (Euronext: SESL, FR0010282822), the global leader in digital solutions for physical commerce, today announced that it has changed its name to VusionGroup.

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  • SES-imagotag (Euronext: SESL, FR0010282822), the global leader in digital solutions for physical commerce, today announced that it has changed its name to VusionGroup.
  • VusionGroup consist of six families of solutions, harnessing the full potential of IoT, Cloud, Data, and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, at the service of the modernization of commerce.
  • VusionGroup is the global leader in digitalization solutions for commerce, and one of Europe’s fastest-growing technology companies1.
  • VusionGroup is already a leader in these areas, at the forefront of global innovation.

Amazon Announces Buy with Prime Integration with Salesforce Commerce Cloud

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Software, Supply Chain Management, Online Retail, Internet, Other Retail, Consumer, Electronic Commerce, Technology, Retail, Other Consumer, Transport, Logistics, Cloud, NRF, Commerce, National Retail Properties, AMZN, Amazon (company), Salesforce, Online shopping

Today, Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) announced the Buy with Prime for Salesforce Commerce Cloud integration.

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  • Today, Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) announced the Buy with Prime for Salesforce Commerce Cloud integration.
  • Buy with Prime for Salesforce will start rolling out today as invitation only to select Salesforce merchants, and it will be available to all U.S.-based Salesforce Commerce Cloud merchants via the Salesforce AppExchange later this year.
  • “The Buy with Prime integration with Salesforce Commerce Cloud empowers merchants to offer their shoppers a new yet familiar purchasing option directly within their digital storefronts,” said Peter Larsen, Amazon vice president of Buy with Prime.
  • Here, they can learn more about the Buy with Prime for Salesforce Commerce Cloud integration and sign up for early access.