Tag Archives: retail analytics

IBM’s 2014 Online Retail Holiday Readiness Report

Posted on August 17, 2014 by bermanevansretail

As online and multichannel retailers intensify their already-underway preparations for the 2014 holiday shopping season, they should take a look at a new report from IBM. According to the IBM report: “A prosperous 2014 holiday season appears to be in … Continue reading →

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Amazon.com: The King of Retail Data Analytics

Posted on July 31, 2014 by bermanevansretail

Although most retailers have dramatically ramped up their data analytics efforts, Amazon.com still leads the pack. This is one of the retailer’s biggest competitive advantages. As Anna Papachristos writes for 1to1 media: “When it comes to the retail industry, customer data … Continue reading →

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Chain Store Age Cover Story: What CFOs Need to Know

Posted on July 7, 2014 by bermanevansretail

Chief financial officers (CFOs) have a lot to do with measuring and managing retailers’ financial performance. In the latest issue of Chain Store Age, there is special coverage of the retail CFO. Click the image to access the story (which … Continue reading →

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