The annual National Retail Federation (NRF) expo in New York brought together retail and tech leaders from around the nation to showcase emerging opportunities and challenges shaping the industry. As always, the expo offered numerous live sessions showcasing innovative technologies, success stories, and actionable insights for the rest of the industry. From the rapid evolution of AI to the enduring … Read More
In Retail, Winning Starts With a Modern Flexible Merchandising Foundation
By Grant Wright Global Vice President Consulting Services
7 Big Trends to Watch at NRF 2025
The retail industry’s most anticipated event, NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show, returns to the Jacob J. Javits Convention Center in New York City from January 12 to 14. This annual gathering of innovators, leaders, and visionaries offers a unique opportunity to explore the latest in retail technology, learn from successful implementations and strategies, and connect with peers. NRF 2025 showcases … Read More
AI Insights From Retail Leaders Across Europe, Africa, & the Middle East
From securing stakeholder buy-in to deciding where an AI team should reside within an organization, retail tech leaders from Europe, the Middle East, and Africa came together to explore how Data & AI are transforming the industry and to share strategies for overcoming common challenges. AI is on top of every business’s agenda, particularly in retail where emerging technologies impact … Read More
Groceryshop 2024: Unified Commerce Serves Up the Future of Retail
As we move through a challenging economic landscape, consumers still feel the impact of higher food prices. However, there are good reasons to be hopeful. At Groceryshop 2024, panelists and speakers shared their optimism about the industry’s potential to navigate any obstacles and deliver a more personal, transparent, and seamless shopping experience across all channels. The drive to increase consumer … Read More
3 Keys to Earn Consumers’ Trust with Unified Promotions
By Maureen Ryan Global Solutions Director Stores
Retail Execs Discuss Data & Analytics Strategy
From getting buy-in to educating the organization, tech leaders address change management and why data & analytics (AI/ML) are critical to powering retail success Data and analytics should be driving business decisions and taking a leadership position inside every retail business, no matter the vertical or specialty. But getting organizational buy-in and establishing well-defined rules around how to use the … Read More
Generative AI and Smarter Assortments: Top Takeaways From RELEX Live 2024
Consumer behavior continues to be rocky amid the swings of inflation, shrinkflation, and disinflation; technology is transforming how retailers manage assortment planning; and the buzzword of the year—generative AI—will forever change how retailers engage with consumers. These trends and more dominated conversations at RELEX Live in Atlanta, April 17-19. Logic attended the event to share with attendees how we help … Read More
Retailers: How To Respond to the Board When You’re Asked for a Gen AI Strategy
By Graeme McVie Global Managing Director Data Feeling pressure to jumpstart gen AI initiatives? It’s time to take a step back and define what gen AI can and cannot do, how it’s different from other forms of artificial intelligence, and why retailers still need an overarching data and analytics strategy that prioritizes opportunities that drive the most value. The wow … Read More
Supply Chain Visibility: From Guessing Game to Supply Chain Optimization
By Grant Wright Global Vice President Consulting Services