Tag Archives: retail analytics

Follett Uses Technology to Run Its Book Operations

Follett “generates more than $2.7 billion in annual sales by providing universities, libraries, and schools and school districts with a wide range of educational tools and services that fuel the learning process and spark the imagination. We bring together our capabilities … Continue reading

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A New Showrooming Infographic

In April, we posted an interesting infographic on the impact of showrooming. But this phenomenon merits even more attention. As recently reported by Retail Touchpoints: “Consumers are increasingly using their mobile devices to search for the best deals, which is … Continue reading

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Urban Outfitters Is Moving Forward on Logistics

Urban Outfitters is a trendy multichannel apparel retailer. It is a big believer in the importance of logistics management in its overall strategy and its implementation. As noted by Marianne Wilson, reporting for  Chain Store Age: “Urban Outfitters’ store operations and … Continue reading

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