--- title: Latest in retail execution monitoring and retail operations | Industry Insights (6) description: Industry Insights | The latest in retail operations technology, retail execution, field management news and thought leadership. 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It is a distribution strategy that bypasses retailer distribution centers and puts power into the hands of... Industry Insights ### [Top 3 Emerging Brands in 2022 (CPG)](https://explore.movista.com/blog/top-3-emerging-brands-in-2022-cpg) From category competitors challenging the throne to up and comers stealing market share, discover the top three emerging brands in the CPG sector. Industry Insights ### [CPG's Guide to Retail Execution (2022)](https://explore.movista.com/blog/the-cpg-guide-to-retail-execution-2022) Learn how CPG companies are navigating today's retail landscape and tackling the ever-growing challenge of store execution. Industry Insights ### [What's the Deal with Private Labels? Let's Unpack](https://explore.movista.com/blog/whats-the-deal-with-private-labels-lets-unpack) What exactly are private labels? Find out as we unpack one of the latest retail trends. Industry Insights ### [Movista's Radical Vision for Retail Work](https://explore.movista.com/blog/movistas-radical-vision-for-retail-work) Learn how Movista is revolutionizing retail work through unified and highly collaborative retail execution. Industry Insights ### [Phantom Inventory: The Mystery of Missing Stock](https://explore.movista.com/blog/phantom-inventory-the-mystery-of-missing-stock) Phantom inventory is costly and leads to an inaccurate picture of store performance. We explore the causes of missing inventory so you can avoid it. Industry Insights ### [How to Improve Retail Collaboration: Answering The WIMS Question](https://explore.movista.com/blog/how-to-improve-retail-collaboration-the-wims-problem) Do you know who's in your store? Learn why retail collaboration is crucial for modern retailer success, and how you can improve it, in this Movista... Industry Insights ### [Workforce ROI](https://explore.movista.com/blog/workforce-roi) Learn how to calculate your retail workforce ROI. Industry Insights ### [Inflation and Its Effects on Retail Execution](https://explore.movista.com/blog/inflation-and-its-effects-on-retail-execution) It's no secret that inflation has a dramatic effect on retail execution. Here's how retailers and brands can adapt to emerge stronger than ever. Industry Insights ### [RETAIL NEXT: Delivering Results Amid a Rapidly Changing Retail Landscape](https://explore.movista.com/blog/retail-next-delivering-results-amidst-a-rapidly-changing-retail-landscape) Technology is shaping the future of retail execution. Learn how to deliver results amid a rapidly changing retail landscape. Retail Excellence ### [Winning the Shelf Battle: Retail Merchandising Strategies for CPG Brands (Part 1)](https://explore.movista.com/blog/winning-the-shelf-battle-retail-merchandising-strategies-for-cpgs-part-1) The retail shelf battle has never been more competitive, but these two strategies will help you come out on top (and in shoppers' carts). Retail Excellence ### [The Future of Retail Workforce Management](https://explore.movista.com/blog/retail-workforce-management) Retail workforce management software is the future of good business. Here are nine things to look for in a WFM solution. [1](https://explore.movista.com/blog/tag/industry-insights/page/1) ... [5](https://explore.movista.com/blog/tag/industry-insights/page/5) [6](https://explore.movista.com/blog/tag/industry-insights/page/6) [7](https://explore.movista.com/blog/tag/industry-insights/page/7) ... 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