Legion Technologies

06/09/2026

Day 1 at is in the books, and the conversations have been incredible.

Across discussions with retailers from around the world, a few themes continue to stand out:
🔹 Balancing labour efficiency with employee experience
🔹 Improving forecasting accuracy in an increasingly dynamic environment
🔹 Building operational agility without adding complexity

These challenges are shaping the future of retail around the world, and it's been great to connect with European leaders who are actively looking for new ways to optimise operations while empowering their teams.

If you're attending Shoptalk Europe this week in Barcelona, stop by Booth E51! We're looking forward to more conversations and insights over the next two days.

What workforce challenge is having the biggest impact on your retail organisation right now?

06/05/2026

Legion Technologies’ Michael Spataro and David Madden will be onsite connecting with retail and operations leaders on the strategies shaping the next generation of store ex*****on and workforce optimization.

From labor efficiency to employee experience, we’re looking forward to meaningful conversations about what’s next in retail.

Heading to SOC 2026? Let’s connect.
📍 New Orleans
📅 June 10–12, 2026

06/04/2026

From sprinkles to sparkles ✨

In the latest episode of Leading the Frontline, Traci sits down with Ryan Holm, Divisional VP of Retail Innovation & Operations at Helzberg, to explore a career built on one simple belief:

People come first.

Ryan shares lessons from his journey managing Dunkin' Donuts franchises to leading retail innovation at a national jewelry brand—and why the most successful organizations create environments where people and technology work better together.

In this conversation, you'll hear:

✅ Why emotional connection matters more than product expertise
✅ How strong communication builds stronger frontline teams
✅ Where AI can elevate the employee and customer experience
✅ What great leaders do to create lasting cultures of trust and growth

Whether you're leading stores, supporting frontline teams, or navigating your own leadership journey, Ryan's insights are both practical and refreshingly human.

🎧 Listen to the episode: https://legion.co/podcast/ryan-holm-from-sprinkles-to-sparkles-a-career-built-on-people/

What's one leadership lesson that's stayed with you throughout your career?

06/03/2026

What’s top of mind for retail leaders right now?

After a fantastic day at The Retail Bulletin's The Future of Retail Operations in London yesterday, one thing is clear: retailers are navigating a new level of complexity—and they're looking for smarter ways to empower their people while delivering stronger business outcomes.

Marcus Beaver joined industry leaders for a panel conversation spanning:
💡 AI and its practical role in retail operations
📈 Balancing labor efficiency with customer and employee experience
🔄 Building a more agile workforce through emerging technologies

What stood out most wasn't just the technology discussion—it was the focus on people.

Across every session and conversation, there was a shared recognition that great retail experiences start with engaged employees, empowered managers, and operations that can adapt to change.

A huge thank you to the organizers, speakers, and attendees who made the event such a valuable forum for sharing ideas and challenging perspectives.

05/29/2026

We are excited to welcome Saikrishnan Palani to the team! When he’s not helping Legion turn hourly jobs into good jobs, you can find him watching TV or spending time supporting his dad’s business. Welcome, Saikrishnan!

05/28/2026

We’re headed to The Store Operations Council in New Orleans!

Join Legion Technologies as Michael Spataro and David Madden connect with retail leaders to discuss the future of workforce management, operational excellence, and empowering frontline teams.

If you’ll be attending June 10–12, we’d love to meet and talk about how Legion is helping retailers optimize labor, improve employee engagement, and drive better business outcomes.

See you in NOLA!

05/27/2026

Retailers don’t need more AI hype.

They need practical ways to improve margins and build operational resilience.

On June 2, Legion’s Marcus Beaver will join leaders from WTW, Azio Beauty, Angling Direct, and AF Blakemore to share what’s actually working in retail today — and where AI is delivering real operational value.

Don't miss the Retail Insights Panel: Harnessing AI to Increase Margins and Improve Operational Resilience

Panelists will explore:
✔️ How AI is impacting store operations and workforce efficiency
✔️ Practical use cases for replenishment, customer service, and ecommerce
✔️ Where automation and legacy system integration are delivering measurable ROI
✔️ How emerging technologies are boosting both productivity and employee satisfaction

Learn more and register here: https://ow.ly/lvXo50Z4mtX

Join us at the "Future of Retail Operations" event and explore how brands are reinventing physical stores to deliver exceptional experiences and drive growth.

05/26/2026

👋 Meet the team at ShopTalk Europe | June 9–11

The Legion crew is heading to Barcelona—and we’re bringing our workforce management experts with us.

Stop by Stand E51 to connect with the people behind the platform, see what’s new, and talk through your biggest workforce challenges.

From strategy to ex*****on, we’re here to help you:
• Run smarter with optimized labor planning
• Engage your teams with flexible scheduling
• Free up managers with automation
• Drive sales with the right people at the right time

Come say hello, meet the team, and start the conversation.

📍 Find us at Stand E51
👉 Or book time with us in advance through the app or online https://ow.ly/BPSu50Z4kMr

05/22/2026

We are excited to welcome Shubham Chaudhary to the team! When he’s not helping Legion turn hourly jobs into good jobs, you can find him traveling or listening to music. Welcome, Shubham!

05/21/2026

Full-time vs. part-time isn’t just an HR classification question anymore.

The real challenge: balancing labor costs, flexibility, coverage, and retention—without creating scheduling chaos.

The strongest workforce strategies don’t pick one over the other. They optimize the mix.

Learn how leading organizations approach workforce planning: https://legion.co/blog/2026/05/21/part-time-vs-full-time/