AI Forecasting: Identify the insights that drive profitable actions
AI Forecasting: Identify the insights that drive profitable actions
Wondering what all the fuss is about when it comes to AI forecasting? In this article we take you through the ins and outs of AI forecasting for restaurants.
Fourth’s Barry Lane shares his take on September’s Barometer of Trade stats, released last week by the Garden Center Association, highlighting the parallels with the wider retail sector – and where garden centres outperform.
The latest GCA barometer of trade shows garden centres are weathering a challenging economic climate well, helped by diversification. Fourth's Barry Lane explores the highs and lows of August's data, sharing expert insight into how garden centres can supercharge their growth with data and analytics.
In bloom and heading for a boom: why workforce management has never been more critical for UK garden centres
In bloom and heading for a boom: why workforce management has never been more critical for UK garden centres
Evolution of garden centers: From retail to vibrant destinations, powered by innovation and diverse offerings. Tech solutions streamline operations, benefiting both staff and customer experience.
In a fast-paced environment such as retail, managers want daily operations to run as smoothly as possible. However, gaps in the internal communication flow can lead to frustrated employees, poor service, and increased turnover.
Fourth and Automated Analytics launch AI powered recruiting for hourly employees
Fourth and Automated Analytics launch AI powered recruiting for hourly employees
Fourth and Automated Analytics announce an exclusive partnership Automated Analytics to offer rapid recruitment via AI-powered programmatic bidding to US customers.
How retailers stay competitive with Workforce Management
How retailers stay competitive with Workforce Management
The retail industry is highly competitive, and retailers need to constantly innovate to stay ahead. Workforce management can be a critical tool for retailers looking to optimize their operations, control labor costs, and improve the customer experience.
Fourth finds 87 percent of US retailers name talent shortages as major 2023 challenge
Fourth finds 87 percent of US retailers name talent shortages as major 2023 challenge
New research from Fourth finds that 87% of retail leaders are worried about talent shortages in 2023 and almost all employees, (94%), are concerned about the consequences of labor shortages.
Fourth celebrates 10th year in a row Payroll Assurance Scheme accreditation
Fourth celebrates 10th year in a row Payroll Assurance Scheme accreditation
At Fourth, we’re proud to announce the renewal of our Payroll Assurance Scheme accreditation by The Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) for the tenth year in a row! This brilliant achievement reinforces our dedication to compliance and recognises our robust, reliable processes that ensure best payroll practices across the retail, leisure and hospitality industries.
What does 2023 have in store for the retail industry? Talent shortages, cost of living, and more technology
What does 2023 have in store for the retail industry? Talent shortages, cost of living, and more technology
Years of difficulty and uncertainty in the retail industry have resulted in over half (53%) of retail employees currently feeling overworked and underappreciated, suggests new data from workforce management technology company Fourth.