Insights

The pandemic has accelerated innovation across the industry to the benefit of store optimization and the customer experience Much has been written about the role the glo...

 The planogram has long been a core tool for successful brick & mortar retailers, but leading brands are taking the planogram a step further Reminders of the power of brick & mortar retail industry are everywhere.  The U...

Empowering Sales Leaders with Visibility and Insights Through the Integration of Sales DataUnderstanding sales data at the store level is arming retail leaders with critical visibility that can lead to strategic growth opportunities ...

It’s never been easier for brands and employees in the retail industry to ensure campaigns are executed correctly and effectivelyAs brick & mortar retailers head into the final stretch of the holiday season, a tailored and focused store strategy is top of mind for retail leaders. We spoke ...

Planogram software has evolved into a powerful retail planning tool, but have retailers evolved too?...

By incorporating retail data and customer insights into retail planning, brick & mortar retailers can adjust to, and excel in, the quickly evolving retail landscape. For retail leaders, having a deep understanding of customers has always been critical to driving conversion rates. Yet, a fundamental shift has happened in the retail industr...

Brick & mortar recovery from the pandemic is well underway. Despite an initial hit to the sector and rise in e-commerce sales, physical stores are bouncing back. E-commerce has undoubtedly gained momentum in recent years, with an increa...

As more and more retailers start settling into our new normal, automation is proving to be a game changer as a driver of efficiencies and competitiveness. It’s no secret that COVID has accelerated the pace of innovation across the retail industry. Retailers have...

Brick and mortar retailers were forced to transform almost overnight following the COVID-19 pandemic, however it’s the data-driven transformation of retail that many are focusing on as the world looks to life post-pandemic. Having a granular understanding of each store and what makes them unique allows retailers to localize offers and messagin...

When the ‘retail apocalypse’ was declared a few years back, it failed to anticipate that customers would continue to prefer the in-store experience, and so most were quick to agree that e-retailing was the smart and strategic choice compared to brick and mortar. After all, with less overhead costs and the opportunity to expand geographical r...

The global QSR industry was experiencing a fundamental shift well before the global pandemic hit, with a move away from an approach rooted in standardization and efficiency and to a hyper-personalized, customer-centric experience. Long gone are the old days of being able to follow a formula that based store design, processes, signage, and menu o...

CPG companies face the constant challenge of providing a consistent brand experience across all stores, locations and platforms. That challenge is one that has the impact to significantly impact the path to purchase and brand loyalty, and as the omnichannel world evolves, the potential for inconsistencies will only grow. Investing in the in-st...