The NRF BIG (tech) Show
January 17, 2018
The retail industry posted a 5.5 percent gain in sales during the holiday season and operators are getting tax relief from the federal government. Many retailers plan to invest some of their tax savings in technology that can help drive top line sales through better customer engagement and/or reduce bottom line costs by automating away the need for labor.
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