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Research report: Realizing the potential of retail analytics »
For his latest research, Thomas H. Davenport, co-author of the best-selling book Competing on Analytics, studied more than 30 retailers and 20 retail experts. His findings provide an overview of key trends and emerging practices that will affect your business in 2009 and well into the future.  
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What's in store for retail in 2009 »
Tune in to hear David Hogan, Senior VP and CIO for the National Retail Federation (NRF) summarize the key takeaways from NRF's 98th Annual Convention & EXPO and discuss how global retailers plan to forge success in what promises to be one of the most challenging years ever in the retail sector.
Family Dollar uses SAS® Merchandise Planning to accelerate companywide transformation »
Family Dollar was one of the few retailers to post comparable-store sales increases over the 2008 holiday season. At NRF, Family Dollar VP Scott Zucker, shared secrets of the company’s success.
Customer centricity part II: Gathering your customer information »
You need to know more than just who and where your customers are; you need to understand their behavior and what motivates them to buy. SAS’ Robert Signore provides a three-step process for consolidating customer information – and tells you how to avoid the most common mistake in customer data integration projects.
News
SAS® helps Cabela’s reel in more customers »
US retailer of camping, fishing and other supplies for outdoor fun nets double-digit growth.
From a hardware store, a software giant »
STORES magazine interviews SAS CEO Jim Goodnight on his roots in retail (he grew up working in his father’s hardware store) and on the positive impact SAS Analytics have had on the retail industry.
SAS® Business Analytics keep spirits high at midsize wine retailer »
The Wine House squeezes out excess inventory, earns back SAS investment in less than six months.


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SAS Global Forum
March 22-25
Washington, DC

Radical Times:
Marketing Your Way Out

On-demand Webcast
Fourth of four-part series
Market planning and portfolio optimization for retail
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Resources
The Predictive Retailer »
Each month, The Predictive Retailer blog focuses on a topic where analytics can be used to improve the performance of retail operations. Each discussion provides background on the business issue, what the benefits are and a practical guide to show how analytics helps.
Direct mail catalogs – does quality matter? »
A number of retailers do a fantastic job with their printed catalogs. But, the reality is that many don't. If it’s more likely than not that your catalog travels directly from mailbox to recycle box, it’s time to address the issue.
Alternatives to panic »
This Webcast summary offers ways to move your business to the real-time status necessary when risk and volatility are standard operating conditions.
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