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The Science (?) of Retail Security

As been been reported so many times, retail security — both in-store and online — has become a major issue for millions of companies around the world. (see, for example, 1, 2, 3) Very recently, EarthLink noted this about security: “Our … Continue reading

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Better Utilizing Real-Time Data

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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Price Optimization in Retailing

As we have noted before, it is imperative for retailers to have a comprehensive, well-conceived pricing strategy. With that in mind, take a look at the infographic below from Wiser, an online data analytics firm: “Crafting a pricing strategy is an ongoing … Continue reading

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