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Akeneo aims to transform the retail playbook with AI and data consistency

CIO

Australian retailers have spent much of the last few years buffeted by economic challenges. A rebound is on the horizon, which means a substantial opportunity for growth for those retailers that can get ahead of the curve. Many retailers are looking to AI for that competitive advantage.

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A blueprint for successfully executing business-aligned IT strategies

CIO

In our fast-changing digital world, it’s essential to sync IT strategies with business objectives for lasting success. Effective IT strategy requires not just technical expertise but a focus on adaptability and customer-centricity, enabling organizations to stay ahead in a fast-changing marketplace.

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7 Reasons Why Custom Demand Forecasting Is Essential for Retail

Xebia

In today’s highly competitive retail landscape, demand forecasting is more critical than ever. Retailers need to predict product demand accurately to avoid stockouts, reduce overstock, and optimize their supply chains. Handling Complex, Large-Scale Data The sheer volume of data in large retail operations presents challenges.

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Competition is stiff, but retailers know what it takes to compete

CIO

Changing consumer behavior and expectations, competition from major e-retailers, evolving cybersecurity challenges, inflationary pressures, sustainability and environmental concerns, and the pressure to take advantage of AI are all very real concerns for retailers today.

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Brick & Mortar Retail Relevance: How to Stay Ahead of the Curve

Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

Let's set the record straight: in-store retail isn't dead - it's evolving! Faced with the digital age and the demands of omnichannel shopping, some retailers are thriving while others are struggling to adapt. Save your seat today! 📆️ November 1st, 2023 at 9:30am PT, 12:30pm ET, 5:30pm BST

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Navigating the cloud maze: A 5-phase approach to optimizing cloud strategies

CIO

CRAWL: Design a robust cloud strategy and approach modernization with the right mindset Modern businesses must be extremely agile in their ability to respond quickly to rapidly changing markets, events, subscriptions-based economy and excellent experience demanding customers to grow and sustain in the ever-ruthless competitive world of consumerism.

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Lucky is bringing brands, retailers together with its take on product merchandising

TechCrunch

For e-commerce and traditional retailers looking at new ways to connect and engage with consumers, Lucky believes its approach enables them to work together to not only achieve that goal, but give consumers a better shopping experience. Shifting consumer buying behaviors means brands can’t only rely on selling via one channel anymore.

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Retail Tech: Empower Associates, Optimize CX, and Boost Productivity

Speaker: Andrew Regan, Managing Partner at BlueSeed Retail Ltd.

Did you know that 70% of new retail technology fails to deliver expected benefits and can often decrease customer value, service, and experience? This exclusive webinar with Andrew Regan will dive into strategies to empower retail associates for success with new technology.

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The Empowered Consumer

Across the retail sector, organizations are facing a new challenge in the form of the empowered consumer. Read our ebook, The Empowered Consumer, to learn more about how AI can help you connect with your customers with strategies such as: Hyper-personalization by targeting ads to the needs of the individual consumer.

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Bridging the Online and Offline: How to Apply Product Thinking to Expanding Your eCommerce Business

Speaker: John Cutler, Product Evangelist and Coach at Amplitude

In a post-COVID world, online retailers are forced to reevaluate their position and address the challenge of adopting new customer experiences. In this session, you will learn: How to shift your ecommerce strategy to encompass a more product-based ideology. How product data can optimize your subscription and loyalty models.