The store of tomorrow is already here. Join us at NRF Europe 2026
Once again this year, TimeSkipper is proud to take part in NRF Europe 2026, a must-attend retail event of the fall season, alongside Zebra Technologies and its partner ecosystem. We’re delighted to showcase our mobility solution, fully integrated with Zebra Workcloud Sync, which lets field teams manage their operations in real time, right at the […]
The store of tomorrow will know how to anticipate, adapt and manage in real time
Close your eyes for a moment. And imagine the store of tomorrow. Predictive analytics capable of anticipating activity, AI agents that assist both teams and customers, tools capable of adjusting priorities in real time… Well, open your eyes, because all of this already exists. But in store, the reality is different. Even though points of […]
5 retail innovations to remember to improve your daily in-store operations
Tech for Retail at the end of the year, NRF in New York, then Euroshop… You could not have missed them as we have heard so much about them! All of these trade shows, at this end and beginning of the year, are the testimony that a wave of innovations is surging through the retail […]
Store scheduling software : which one to choose, for what use ?
“Retail is Detail.” Does that sound familiar? Well, it has never been truer than when it comes to staff scheduling. For a long time, creating a schedule was a real headache, a tedious task that ate up precious hours. Today, thanks to digitalization and AI, that is a thing of the past. Well, not quite… […]
Walmart vs. Amazon: is it time to stop saying amazon will dethrone Walmart?
In late January 2026, Amazon announced the closure of its Amazon Go and Fresh stores to focus on its Whole Foods Market Daily Shop format. However, the biggest news is the ground-breaking of its first XXL store! This is a clear sign of an intensifying battle with Walmart, the rival Amazon dreams of finally overtaking […]
AI, humans and subsidiarity: bringing meaning back to operations
Will it replace us one day? Let’s be honest: the question has crossed all our minds. AI impresses, sometimes worries. It automates, accelerates, transforms. And yes, it is already reshaping certain jobs. But when it comes to the store, I wanted to take a different perspective. A more concrete, more operational, and more human one. […]
Store briefing: why it’s the most important moment of the day
A manager’s primary role is to communicate with their team. Yet, according to a survey we conducted with Je Bosse en Grande Distribution, 87% of managers feel they lack the time to properly engage their teams, and 75% admit they struggle to organize the work the way they would like. This comes as no surprise […]
AI and AI agents: how walmart is shaping the future of retail
Walmart is the world’s leading food retailer, with more than 10,700 stores, $647 billion in revenue for fiscal year 2024, and over 2.1 million associates across five continents. Recently, Walmart reached a new milestone in its digital transformation. Through a partnership with OpenAI, the company unveiled Instant Checkout, an innovation that could reinvent the way […]
Preventing Stockouts: The Impact of New Retail Technologies on In-Store Team Operations
Stockouts are every store’s sworn enemy. Between lost sales, frustrated customers, and eroding loyalty, there’s nothing, absolutely nothing, good about a stockout. In the USA alone, the cost is estimated in billions per year — a hefty sum, to say the least. So how do we avoid it? Today, several technologies offer clear, indisputable ways […]
Socio-Economic Management (SEM): is it possible to combine economic and human performance?
What if the real margin were hiding… in what we don’t see? Behind the results lies a grey area made up of dysfunctions and scattered decisions: processes that collide, information that doesn’t arrive at the right time, coordination that goes off the rails, under-mobilized skills, poor allocation of hours… there’s no shortage! This is where […]
See you at NRF Europe 2025!
TimeSkipper is heading to NRF Europe, the must-attend retail event! From September 16 to 18, 2025, meet us in Paris at Porte de Versailles on the booth of our new partner Zebra, 6G 083. There, you’ll discover a brand-new way to use TimeSkipper, along with a feature that could truly transform your store teams’ day-to-day […]
Digitalisation and in-store strategy: why mobility is a game changer
Mobility has been a hot topic for two decades… and what a journey it’s been!What started as a tech revolution sparked by the arrival of in-store Wi-Fi has gradually evolved into real-life trials on the shop floor, some successful, others not so much. In specialty retail, mobility now enhances the customer experience; in food retail, […]
Stock optimization to reduce in-store costs
The way stock is managed has a direct impact on operational and financial performance. For businesses, navigating between excessive inventory and unmet demand is a constant balancing act, one where every decision counts. So how can stock be managed like a tightrope walker, without slipping, while keeping costs down? That’s exactly what we’ll explore in […]
The supermarket squeeze: How to compete with supercenters and urban markets?
The American supermarket has deep roots in retail history, born from a distinctly American innovation: the self-service model pioneered by trailblazers like Piggly Wiggly. For decades, the supermarket reigned supreme. But today, that once-revolutionary model is under mounting pressure. It’s being squeezed from all sides by sprawling supercenters like Walmart, Target, and Costco, known for […]
How to build an effective retail staff scheduling plan?
The scene is all too familiar: a store manager juggling with their trusty old Excel file to set everyone’s shifts. Once the go-to tool, this software is now showing its limits. With lower sales volumes, increasingly demanding customers, and the daily wave of unforeseen issues, retail staff scheduling has turned into a real headache. Because […]
Training store managers: why it still pays off and how to succeed?
30% turnover, disengagement, a shortage of vocations… Store management is in crisis. So in this context, why invest in training managers who might leave tomorrow?According to Je Bosse en Grande Distribution, nearly one in three new hires are already considering quitting. And yet, it’s precisely because turnover is a reality that training becomes a strategic […]
Store organization: 12 common misconceptions to debunk
L’hypermarché présente un éventail relativement dense de batailles à mener, pour gagner le combat de sa restructuration. Depuis quelques années une problématique supplémentaire s’est invitée, histoire de corser un peu la situation : la difficulté à recruter et à fidéliser les collaborateurs. Quelles en sont les raisons et les impacts, et comment enrayer l’exode des collaborateurs ?
Activity peaks: the turnkey solution to keep them under control
L’hypermarché présente un éventail relativement dense de batailles à mener, pour gagner le combat de sa restructuration. Depuis quelques années une problématique supplémentaire s’est invitée, histoire de corser un peu la situation : la difficulté à recruter et à fidéliser les collaborateurs. Quelles en sont les raisons et les impacts, et comment enrayer l’exode des collaborateurs ?
Transformation rate: how to ensure conversion?
The DIY sector has experienced a real upturn over the last two years. However, there have been some signs of weakness: inflation, supply difficulties, delivery delays linked to the Covid crisis and the conflict in Ukraine, and volume drops in certain market segments… An environment that makes it too difficult to win market shares is in full swing on all fronts! In other words, it’s a tough challenge you’re your teams!
Absenteeism in stores: how to deal with It?
L’hypermarché présente un éventail relativement dense de batailles à mener, pour gagner le combat de sa restructuration. Depuis quelques années une problématique supplémentaire s’est invitée, histoire de corser un peu la situation : la difficulté à recruter et à fidéliser les collaborateurs. Quelles en sont les raisons et les impacts, et comment enrayer l’exode des collaborateurs ?
Driving change in retail stores: key points
L’hypermarché présente un éventail relativement dense de batailles à mener, pour gagner le combat de sa restructuration. Depuis quelques années une problématique supplémentaire s’est invitée, histoire de corser un peu la situation : la difficulté à recruter et à fidéliser les collaborateurs. Quelles en sont les raisons et les impacts, et comment enrayer l’exode des collaborateurs ?
A cultural and technological revolution to continue (2025 Challenges)
L’hypermarché présente un éventail relativement dense de batailles à mener, pour gagner le combat de sa restructuration. Depuis quelques années une problématique supplémentaire s’est invitée, histoire de corser un peu la situation : la difficulté à recruter et à fidéliser les collaborateurs. Quelles en sont les raisons et les impacts, et comment enrayer l’exode des collaborateurs ?
How to make being a manager appealing again?
L’hypermarché présente un éventail relativement dense de batailles à mener, pour gagner le combat de sa restructuration. Depuis quelques années une problématique supplémentaire s’est invitée, histoire de corser un peu la situation : la difficulté à recruter et à fidéliser les collaborateurs. Quelles en sont les raisons et les impacts, et comment enrayer l’exode des collaborateurs ?
Optimizing working time in retail stores: a necessity
The DIY sector has experienced a real upturn over the last two years. However, there have been some signs of weakness: inflation, supply difficulties, delivery delays linked to the Covid crisis and the conflict in Ukraine, and volume drops in certain market segments… An environment that makes it too difficult to win market shares is in full swing on all fronts! In other words, it’s a tough challenge you’re your teams!
Come meet us at Tech for Retail!
For the third edition, TimeSkipper invites you to Tech For Retail on November 26 and 27, 2024! On the agenda: A conference with Coopérative U & other surprises November 26 Join our conference with Coopérative U. Facing competitive pressure, decreasing purchasing power, and consequently, lower volumes, Coopérative U adapts to maintain profitable performance while motivating […]
