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Overcoming the Challenges Ahead
A note from Bob McFarland, Senior VP/GM, SAP Retail

Retailers face a daunting array of challenges – higher costs, decreasing sales, increasing competition. Despite that, some businesses are finding success by deftly managing cash flow and shoring up their operations. The end game is a close customer connection that keeps customers satisfied and loyal.
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SAP Gears Up for NRF 2009
The NRF 98th Annual Convention & Expo in New York City is approaching. Learn from industry leaders, network and share ideas about technology that will give you a competitive edge. You still have time to get an early bird discount, too.
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Highlights from SAP Retail Forum 2008
No one left October's SAP Retail Forum 2008 disappointed. The Forum drew retail professionals from across the globe to hear about new ideas and technology. Here's a look at the highlights, plus SAP's 2008 Retail Innovation Award winners.
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5 Principles for Managing Retail Business Transformation Risks
What can you do to protect your business? Discover five principles that will guide you through the technical and operational steps needed to manage risk and maximize your use of retail solutions software.
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Technology Strategy Crucial to Global Expansion
With increased competition and margin pressures at home, strategies for globalization and market diversification have become attractive growth vehicles.
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Retailers Use Software to Boost Efficiency
Technology is critical to helping the retail industry keep up with trends, as today's hit products often end up in tomorrow's bargain bin.
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Massaging the Enterprise
Red Door Spas implements SAP's ERP platform to grow its profits without expanding its infrastructure.
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Sign Up for Economic Outlook Webinar
The elections are behind us, but many questions remain about the current economic climate, the possible response from the incoming Obama administration and the implications for retailers. Sign up for the webinar "Economic Outlook: An In-Depth Analysis" on November 18 at 2 p.m. ET.
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SAP RETAIL NEWS

Investing in an Economic Downturn
With the economy slumping, consumers are spending less in retail outlets, but retailers can still drive profits by refocusing their efforts on training, technology and customer service. Take the initiative now to grow your business.
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Loblaw Taps SAP to Strengthen Business Processes in Canada
Canada's largest food distributor will use SAP solutions as part of its information systems and processes renewal and enhancement.
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Brown Shoe Steps Up With SAP to Enable Strategic Business Transformation
Leading footwear company brings in SAP Solution for growth and profitability.
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