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The retail edge: Where data powers game-changing customer experiences

CIO

The future of retail is omnichannel The last three or four years have changed retail forever. 1 But despite some of the benefits of online sales, this isn’t all good news for retailers. 2 Dell Developing omnichannel omniscience requires edge data insights Now, more than ever, the edge is valuable territory for retailers.

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Retail innovation playbook: Fast, economical transformation on Microsoft Cloud

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All this while retailers are still dealing with pandemic-related disruptions to supply chains and consumer shopping habits. To win back consumers and protect profit margins, retailers need to optimize operations across the enterprise. Delays in getting data is one of the biggest challenges retailers currently face.”

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How to incubate a winning innovation program

CIO

Retail, entertainment, music, and banking have largely moved online. Soon after, Netscape achieved 80% of the browser market. In 1995, Microsoft launched Internet Explorer and, by bundling it with its winning Windows 95 product, swiftly eclipsed Navigator as the leading browser.

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Leaning into Retail’s Challenges with Digital Transformation

CIO

Digital transformation initiatives have picked up in the retail sector in recent years as store chains compete for brand awareness and sales in a rapidly evolving market. By 2026, retailers’ global investments in digital transformation tools are expected to reach $388 billion , growing by 18% a year.

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Back to School 2023: A Playbook to Win the Market

Intelligence Node

The buzz of the back-to-school season has swept across the United States again, with retailers and consumers alike in the midst of one of the most significant shopping periods of. The post Back to School 2023: A Playbook to Win the Market appeared first on Blog.

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With greater personalisation comes greater security

CIO

Technology, such as Generative AI, has given marketers the power to create more engaging and uniquely personal offerings. For retailers and brands, striking a balance between personalisation and security is the ultimate challenge. The trust game It’s obvious that for brands and retailers, security and trust matter.

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How CIOs Can Transform Data From a Cost to an Advantage

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Companies should have a consistent data blueprint linking use cases to create business value and identify early wins to help build momentum for the organisation.” Here, LiveRamp uses the retail vertical as a use case: “E-commerce often exists entirely separate from data generated by in-store operations. billion in ads, and Walmart $2.1

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