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All the news and content you need about retail analytics, including information on retail tech such as business intelligence, big data, machine learning, artificial intelligence and more.

SAS Investing $1 Billion in Artificial Intelligence

The massive commitment advances the company’s foundation in advanced analytics, machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, and computer vision. Find out what this AI investment means for SAS and its customers.

Lucky Brand’s Customer Data Platform Identifies 1.5 Million Anonymous Customers

The apparel retailer’s next-gen customer data and identity platform is unifying the brand’s shopper info and facilitating meaningful personalization in-store and out. Learn the details and how the cutting-edge tech is helping the brand connect with previously unknown shoppers.

Gap Spins Off Old Navy, Closing 40% of Its Namesake Fleet

The apparel retail giant Gap Inc. has announced it will spin off Old Navy and shutter 230 Gap brand stores, nearly half its fleet. Find out why the company is splitting up and what will happen to its shared data.

Retail Renaissance: Who's Getting It Right?

Retailers that can navigate changing consumer demands and evolving retail technology, and can seamlessly integrate digital into the store will benefit from the industry’s metamorphosis ― coming out stronger and more profitable on the other side.

See How Sam’s Club Is Using Its New Computer Vision Technology

Walmart’s Sam’s Club will test its new computer vision technology this spring in its Dallas-based innovation lab store. See how the new tech will make shopping a futuristic experience.

Stitch Fix Named World’s Most Innovative Retailer in 2019

What makes a retailer truly innovative? For Stitch Fix it is its ability to turn troves of data into real-world insight that connects with shoppers. Learn how the pure play leverages art and science to win in the subscription market.

Forecasting and Retail Analytics Going into 2019

Retalon partnered with Retail IT Insights to send a survey to over 5,000 retail professionals in order to understand their perspective on the importance of unified predictive analytics in retail.

Katia Walsh Named Chief Strategy and Artificial Intelligence Officer

The data and analytics veteran snagged a c-suite position at a massive international retailer and apparel manufacturer. See where she is headed and how she will help the company leverage next-gen tech to support its strategic growth.

The Science of Beauty

How beauty retailers are leading in retail technology.

Transformation in the Retail, Logistics and Transportation Industries

To remain competitive, players in these industries are investing heavily in technology to streamline their operations.

Digital Transformation 101: A Guide to the New Retail Revolution

Retailers are radically rethinking how they use technology, pursuing new business models and creating highly personalized shopping environments that coordinate seamlessly across channels.

FedEx Unveils Autonomous Robot for Last-Mile E-Commerce Deliveries

The fulfillment bot allows local deliveries to be carried out independent of human interaction. Learn from high ranking executives at Lowe’s, Target and Walgreens on why they are excited to partner with FedEx on the next-gen tech.

What You Missed at NRF 2019: A Deep Dive into NRF's Hottest Topics

Join Nikki Baird and Joe Skorupa for this special post-NRF webinar, as they take a deep dive into the hottest trends seen and heard at this year’s Big Show and explain what retailers need to know about them.

Walmart Bolsters Natural Language Processing Capabilities with Aspectiva Acquisition

The acquisition will bolster Walmart’s artificial intelligence firepower and become a key piece of its next-gen customer engagement initiatives. Learn the details of the retailer’s latest tech acquisition.