Retail IoT

Episode 10: Cloud strategy part 2

Retail is arguably the most dynamic industry out there. Changing routes to market, increasingly mobile shoppers and the direct connection even between manufacturers and the end consumer means that an agile IT platform is critical. And what better way for retailers to stay on their toes, than with a…

Episode 9: Cloud strategy part 1

It is no secret that retailers are moving to a cloud/multi-cloud environment. This data migration is important, as it enables retailers to continually deploy the digital solutions that best serve customers and associates, while improving operations. Not to mention, data centers can get costly to hou…

Episode 8: Supply chain & localization

Expanding a retailer’s presence to new regional markets does not happen overnight. For one thing, a retailer’s successful expansion depends on the agility of a retailer’s supply chain. Second–striking the right balance between maintaining brand consistency & tailoring pro…

Meet the experts: Talking Retail

Retailers worldwide are in a race to transform their business to meet consumer expectations. It is a competition with digitally native brands and channels, where manufacturers can meet the customer directly. We all know that the end goal is to connect the entire retail experience and not rely on one…

The Future of Retail IoT and Automation

The Changing Face of Retail Although this has been an especially tough year for retail (3,800 stores closures to date, 12,000+ predicted), the importance of retail to the economic fabric continues to grow.  The total retail trade in the US exceeds 25% of the GDP while retail continues to be the larg…