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When J.C. Hall took the train to Kansas City in 1910, he couldn’t have imagined that the two boxes of postcards he carried with him would become the start-up inventory of what now is a $4.4 billion enterprise. STORES takes a look at Hallmark and how advanced analytics is helping this retail giant better understand customers and improve marketing ROI.
Best Practices
Analytic technology supports organizational growth in down economy »
The worsening economy has many struggling organizations considering downsizing, but there is a better alternative according to Tom Davenport’s latest research.
Customer centricity: automation required »
“Know the customer” is a retailing mantra, but just knowing isn’t enough in today’s economy. Retailers need to anticipate future demand to meet each customer’s needs. The key? Decision process automation.
Focus on retail revenue optimization »
Tune in to this on-demand Webcast to learn how to drive significant business improvement by comprehensively managing prices, promotions and markdowns on both short and long lifecycle products.
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Insider interview: Lori Schafer »
What actions are retailers taking to build customer loyalty? Which technology is yielding the highest returns? Retail industry expert Lori Schafer shares these answers and more.
Avoid stockouts, optimize space »
What if you could plan the optimal amount of product per shelf based on an analysis of product placement, usage and performance – and you could do it all automatically? An 800-store grocery retailer in Finland is doing just that.
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See how retailers are leveraging analytics to improve profitability in today’s challenging economic environment.
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Take a look at the many ways analytics affects your everyday life.
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