Tag Archives: big data

Are YOU Good with Data? There’s a Job Waiting

Posted on August 29, 2017 by

As more and more retailers up their use of in-depth data analysis — and big data — the job market for data analysts has exploded. At the same times, not enough qualified applicants are available. As Taylor Cromwell reports for … Continue reading →

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Better Utilizing Real-Time Data

Posted on April 1, 2016 by

As we have noted before (see, for example, 1, 2, 3), many retailers are becoming more involved with retail analytics and big data. But, are they doing enough? Consider these observations by Ray Hartjen, reporting for RetailNext: “The best in retail has … Continue reading →

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Receipts Can Provide Big Data

Posted on January 29, 2016 by

Retailers have a great data resource that may be underutilized and underanalyzed: the ordinary E-mail receipt. Take a look at this infographic created by Receiptful.  From Visually.  

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Real-Time Data Visualization

Posted on October 29, 2014 by

Now that we are in the era of “big data,” retailers are grappling with the best ways to use these data. Besides doing a full range of statistical analyses, data visualization is an interesting way to better understand in-depth information. … Continue reading →

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Monetizing Customer Analytics

Posted on March 1, 2014 by

As more retailers utilize “big data,” they must address the issue of how such analytics can be monetized. Here’s an interesting infographic from Capillary Technologies.  

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Better Understanding Big Data

Posted on February 13, 2014 by

As we know, “big data” is more important than ever for retailers today. However, the process for gathering, compiling, and analyzing such data is complex. Thus, good software and integrated systems are keys to getting the most out of big … Continue reading →

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Retailing and Big Data

Posted on February 10, 2013 by

There’s a lot of attention now being focused on retailing and big data. So, what is meant by “big data”? According to Mike Gualtieri of Forrester: “Big data is the frontier of a firm’s ability to store, process, and access … Continue reading →

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