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Nine guest analytics lessons from Target »
The Big Ideas session at NRF featuring Eric Bibelnieks, group manager for guest data and analytical services at TARGET Corporation was standing room only, so here’s a recap of the presentation from Retail TouchPoints detailing the nine lessons TARGET learned along the way about guest analytics optimization.
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What are business analytics anyway? »
Do you remain mystified by the phrase “business analytics”? If so, you’re not alone. Get a clear definition in NRF VP and spokesperson Ellen Davis’ blog post describing what she learned at the SAS-sponsored business analytics session.
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Questions answered at NRF business analytics session »
At this panel discussion, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM President Chris McCann, analytics expert Tom Davenport and moderator Lori Schafer, SAS, shared practical advice on how retailers can use technology to improve decision making.
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Solution Highlight: Size Optimization
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A data explosion remakes retailing »
“Relying on gut feel is yesterday’s strategy in retailing,” reports The New York Times. This recent article discusses how retailers are increasingly mining their vast stores of data to improve decisions about pricing, product offerings, inventory and more.
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2009 review, 2010 outlook »
In the January issue of RIS, nine of retailing’s most authoritative experts – including SAS CEO Dr. Jim Goodnight -- talk about lessons learned in 2009 and what to expect in 2010.
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Acosta rings up success in the grocery aisle »
Using SAS, Acosta is helping grocers and consumer packaged goods companies reduce out of stocks, by 50 percent, gaining 5 to 10 percent of promotional lift – and keeping shoppers happy.
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