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Rapid retail developments in both client expectations and technical capabilities has meant it is crucial for retailers to focus on using whatever tools they can find to ensure they remain competitive and are able to respond quickly to customer demands. Retailers understand that a good working relationship with their supplier base has always been an…
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Our latest blog series pulls together valuable retail statistics and series 4 reviews customer expectations around loyalty, discounts and personalization in retail today. The Opportunity It seems there is a huge amount of opportunity to improve customer perception with 64% [1] of consumers believing retailers do not truly know them. How Fickle Is Today’s Consumer?…
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Our latest blog series pulls together valuable retail statistics with series 3 focusing on customer’s expectations from today’s retailers. It’s important to highlight that one size does not necessary fit all and a fundamental understanding of your customer base is essential. Security Getting the basics right is non-negotiable. On a retailer’s website, security for your…
Read MoreIf you are interested in retail trends and mixing with other retailers? Book your place today for the Island Pacific Retail Summit taking place at the Sir Roger Moore Room at Hush, 8 Lancashire Court, Mayfair, London W1S 1EY on the 10th of October 2019. . The Retail Summit will focus on key global retail…
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Our latest blog series pulls together valuable retail statistics, with series 2 focusing on some key technological retail trends which drive and support customer purchases. What do Customers think of technology in retail? Analysis indicates that customers believe retailers do not always have the technology to deliver on customer expectations. Research by Salesforce [1] states…
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Our latest blog series pulls together valuable retail statistics with series 1 focusing on how today’s customers navigate their shopping journey. Featuring some key technical retail trends which help support the whole process. Where do many customers start their shopping process? Latest statistics from Salesforce [1] show 87% of shoppers now begin product browsing on…
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We are all familiar with hearing the term artificial intelligence (AI) and recognize that the phrase is becoming more and more prevalent across every industry. AI is defined in the English Oxford Living Dictionary as “The theory and development of computer systems able to perform tasks normally requiring human intelligence, such as visual perception, speech…
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Nemanja Cvetkovic is one of the chief architects of Island Pacific Planning Analytics, Allocation Manager, Replenishment Manager and more recently Forecast Manager. Island Pacific has spent much time and effort in the area of R&D forecasting and the nuances which can be applied for specialist retailers. In our latest blog Nemanja talks through the step…
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Island Pacific has been providing global retail solutions for over 40 years. Adopting a proven implementation methodology which has been refined over many years. Lou Handy an Island Pacific Project Manager gives some key tips which make a successful implementation project for retailers. Choose a Vendor with a Proven Methodology Is the software provider established…
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Preparing to Select a New System With advancement in technology and changes in consumer behaviour many retail businesses are embarking on new IT projects. Preparation for all this change can start well before a project commences and leaders can prepare early to help manage the transition smoothly and get the most out of new technology.…
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