Big Data

2017 will be the year of omni-channel, find out how retailers can plan and execute an omni-channel strategy without losing shoppers.

Edgell Knowledge Network research reveals marketing, merchandising and multi-channel are the three areas where Big Data is having the biggest impact.

RFID solutions are updating to include Bluetooth, UHF and more

The hard work of blending physical and digital channels is already well under way. For retailers it has involved solving a complex set of challenges, but for consumers it's just shopping. Download this 6th annual RIS News Benchmark Study to learn about the challenges and opportunities retailers face as they move to a world where the customer is the center of cross-channel engagement.

Retailers are increasingly viewing workforce management solutions as effective tools to capture missed sales opportunities, determine optimal staffing levels and improve customer engagement. Download this Roadmap report to discover six steps toward maximizing WFM’s ability to keep stores relevant and profitable in an omni-channel environment.

Retailers today must walk a fine line between creating assortments that strive to satisfy every customer everywhere, and keeping assortments limited. Download this Roadmap report to learn how optimizing forecasting, assortment planning and allocation for an omni-channel enterprise allows retailers to find their own “sweet spot” between these extremes.

In the world of retail technology, the term 'Clienteling' has achieved buzzword status and become blurred and obscured in a fog of hype. This white paper will expose key myths and allow you to recognize a true Clienteling solution from the imposters.

Technology has not only changed the way consumers shop, but has also changed the way retailers respond and how they operate. Now more than ever, retailers must adapt to the wide range of maturing technologies.

Big Data is the new shiny object in the room. The challenge lies in disaggregating the buzz, and all the game-changer talk, from where the value lies; and more importantly, in answering the question of how and where do you get started. To help answer the question, Edgell Knowledge Network (EKN) conducted extensive research using its Pulse360™ methodology. Download this comprehensive report to learn not only the opportunities and challenges Big Data can provide but how and where retailers can get started. The research included a survey of 75+ retailers, in-person interviews with senior retail leaders, and guidance and validation of the findings and recommendations by our Advisory Council.

Stores opening their doors as early as 10 p.m. on Thanksgiving, warm weather and sharply increased e-commerce activity combined for an estimated $52.4 billion in Black Friday weekend sales, an impressive 16.4% increase over 2010's $45 billion.