CIO

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Technology has shifted from a back-office function to a core enabler of business growth, innovation, and competitive advantage. Understanding the competitive landscape is also essential. In our fast-changing digital world, it’s essential to sync IT strategies with business objectives for lasting success.

Business 458

Business IT Competitive Landscape Matrix 458

CIO

MAY 27, 2024

For CIOs and other tech leaders, this means a shift in mindset to not only keep tech costs in check, but adopt a more entrepreneurial approach to explore how to drive business revenue and competitiveness. A rigorous analysis will invariably reveal that technology has fundamentally altered how they should think about their competition.

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Advantage Advantage Competitive Landscape IT 397

CIO

JULY 26, 2023

The future of retail is “phygital,” as every retail and ecommerce publication on the internet is screaming right now. If you’ve never heard the term before, it’s a portmanteau of “physical” and “digital” – and represents the merging of the two forms of retail and shopping. How do they do that? With data of course.

Retail 354

Retail Sales Gaming Technology 354

CIO

APRIL 17, 2024

The retail industry has no shortage of cases on display where generative AI has shown tangible benefits. Suddenly, you can create engaging customer-facing videos at the click of a button,” says Oliver Banks, retail consultant and author of Driving Retail Transformation: How to navigate disruption and change.

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Biotech Banking Retail Innovation 487

CIO

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Organizations increasingly rely on these tools as they seek to modernize infrastructure, move to the cloud, automate workflows, and gain competitive advantage. Retail : Support for Amazon returns, and upgrades to the company’s Shopify integration, supporting quantity rules and volume pricing.

IT 427

IT Retail Advantage Advantage 427

CIO

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

In a perfect world, enterprise IT should be funded at levels that enable existing operations to function outage– and security incident–free with a smattering of investments in a manageable portfolio of competitive advantage–producing innovation initiatives. Is this too much to ask? Vince Kellen, Ph.D.,

Retail 481

Retail Technology Technology Advantage 481

CIO

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

TPM and TPO are key disciplines in the CPG space that involve managing and optimizing all promotional activities conducted with retailers, from discounts to deductions and payments. In the past, Nilles notes that creating a campaign with retailers around a product could take months to hammer out details, like the proper discounts to offer.

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Value Chain Sports Retail Innovation 521

Smart Data Collective

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

AI Creates Highly Personalized E-Commerce Experiences In today’s competitive digital landscape, building an e-commerce experience to meet the needs of modern consumers is challenging. It is a new approach to building enterprise-level applications that enables retailers to stay agile and flexible in an ever-changing marketplace.

Commerce 324

Commerce Retail Advantage Advantage 324

CIO

MARCH 27, 2024

Philip Intallura, global head of quantum technologies, HSBC HSBC Once quantum computers are big enough for industrial use, they’ll change the nature of competition in financial services and other industries very rapidly. Opportunities are less immediate than in industries like financial services. Troy Hilterbrand, CIO, Partner.co

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Algorithm Banking Retail Globalization 526

CIO

JULY 12, 2024

In a fiercely competitive industry, where CX is critical to differentiation, this approach has enabled them to build and test new innovations about 10 times faster than traditional development. As the biggest beauty retailer in the US, it’s critical for Ulta to use technologies that can quickly scale.

Startups 468

Startups Innovation Algorithm Retail 468

CIO

OCTOBER 9, 2022

More competition and more manufacturers will lead to economies of scale and innovation – the rapid evolution of mobile phones and laptop computers gives us a potential trajectory. This will all be fixed, probably a lot faster than most of us expect. Some are well on their way.

Retail 534

Retail Innovation Advantage Advantage 534

Smart Data Collective

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

RetailDive recently published an article titled Furniture retailer embraces digital marketing and measures its impact with analytics , which underscores the benefits that analytics offers. Bearing this in mind, taking advantage of the data that is created with every online interaction is crucial to conducting modern business.

Commerce 359

Commerce Retail Advantage Advantage 359

Engage3

JANUARY 15, 2025

In the fast-paced world of retail, staying ahead means leveraging Retail Competitive Intelligence to craft strategies that drive profitability and customer loyalty. What is Retail Competitive Intelligence? It empowers retailers to make informed decisions that balance profitability with customer satisfaction.

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Competitive Intelligence Retail Competitive Intelligence 52

CIO

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

“Vendors deliver value, but they also leave a lot of heavy lifting to customers that often impacts their ability to differentiate through their IT investments and gain a competitive advantage,” he says. This extends beyond core technology into service integration, operational integration, and end-to-end service delivery.

Hospitals 434

Hospitals Travel Advantage Advantage 434

CIO

MAY 7, 2024

This notion that the data is within their power to mine it for business advantage is different. It really drives sustainability and is a growth engine that helps develop a competitive advantage.” Companies’ data needs to be protected, and companies need to be able to take advantage of the data that they have,” he says.

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Advantage Advantage Finance Technology 493

CIO

AUGUST 2, 2023

The survey found tension between business leaders seeking competitive advantage, and IT leaders wanting to limit risks. Those in retail or financial services were most likely (62%) to report active use of it, closely followed by manufacturing, production, and distribution (59%), and technology (56%).

Retail 370

Retail Loss Advantage Advantage 370

Engage3

JANUARY 3, 2025

Thriving in retail requires more than just competitive pricing. To succeed in an ever-changing landscape, retailers need insights into market trends, customer behavior, and competitor strategies. For this, Engage3 , a leader in Retail Competitive Intelligence , offers solutions to help you stay ahead in 2025.

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Competitive Intelligence Retail Competitive Intelligence 52

CIO

JANUARY 24, 2025

To guide that decision, bp applies consistent design governance principles to find the solutionsalways grounded in safetythat are most competitive, optimal in terms of cost, and likeliest to provide the company with a differentiating advantage. If we are lagging and just playing catch-up, we might as well buy it.

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Finance Retail Innovation Capital 221

CIO

MAY 15, 2023

Retail, entertainment, music, and banking have largely moved online. They recognize that innovative use of technology is enabling new business models with competition-crushing advantages built right in. It’s a familiar story: Netflix beat Blockbuster; Amazon beat Borders. He should know.

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Innovation Win Restaurants Entertainment 416

Engage3

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

In today’s rapidly evolving retail environment, staying competitive is more challenging than ever. With consumers constantly shifting preferences, price sensitivity on the rise, and online shopping growing stronger, retailers neeIn today’s competitive retail landscape, staying ahead requires more than intuition—it requires data.

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Retail Competitive Competitive Landscape Competitive Intelligence 52

CIO

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Dutch insurance and asset management company Nationale-Nederlanden, part of the NN Group, has a presence in 19 countries and serves several million retail and corporate customers. According to Vaquero, this presented a tremendous advantage, but, at the same time, makes him and his team confront challenges that could disrupt efficiencies.

Advantage 481

Advantage Advantage Retail Innovation 481

CIO

MAY 23, 2024

IDC finds that by mid-2024, 30% of global organizations will take advantage of human-like interfaces in their enterprise applications to gain more insights quickly, improving decision velocity. And by late 2024, 70% of the Global 2000 will focus on reducing the process time between events and decision-making to gain a competitive advantage.

Finance 448

Finance Retail Advantage Advantage 448

CIO

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

All consumers say that having the ability to pay how they want is the most important feature retailers offer.”. All other factors being equal, if an individual prefers BNPL, they will take their sale to a retailer that offers that capability. Similarly, Cybersource data reveals that 54% of U.S. Learn more about Cybersource here. .

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Profiling Entertainment Retail Banking 370

CIO

APRIL 15, 2022

Insights gained from analytics and actions driven by machine learning algorithms can give organizations a competitive advantage, but mistakes can be costly in terms of reputation, revenue, or even lives. In 2012, an analytics project by retail titan Target showcased how much companies can learn about customers from their data.

Algorithm 545

Algorithm Hospitals Retail Learning 545

CIO

MAY 14, 2024

It’s because any Martian business will enjoy an insurmountable advantage: With a 687 earth-days long year, Martian enterprises will go through about half the number of budgeting cycles their terrestrial competitors do. To be clear, we’re talking about Amazon the retailer, not AWS.) Wonder why Elon Musk wants to land people on Mars?

IT 416

IT Win Advantage Advantage 416

CIO

APRIL 30, 2024

Retail stores and smart homes can use AI at the edge technology to personalize user experiences. You can learn about more use cases that are finally in the realm of possibility within retail here. The edge advantage AI and edge computing are converging to create transformative solutions. Personalization. billion in 2027.

Retail 396

Retail Predictive Analytics Algorithm Gaming 396

CIO

JUNE 5, 2024

Choose the overall experience At the same time, e-commerce is moving more toward ultra fast fashion, a development led by Chinese fashion retailer Shein. Innovative collaborations give us competitive advantages,” she says. “It She also sees external partners and ecosystems as very important going forward.

Matrix 431

Matrix IT Commerce Value Chain 431

CIO

MARCH 21, 2024

As such, Golden Indonesia Vision 2045 places a strong emphasis on leveraging digital technologies to enhance productivity, competitiveness, and resilience across all sectors of the economy. By introducing the power of 5G in the logistics industry, this facility paves the way to a more efficient, competitive, and sustainable future.

IT 397

IT Commerce Globalization Retail 397

CIO

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Where winning companies deviate from the norm is that they look for opportunities to attract and retain customers by making experience and service a signature competitive advantage. Field service drives revenue and cost savings If you think about luxury goods and retail, many employ a strategic service offering called “clienteling.”

Research 435

Research Advantage Advantage Retail 435

Smart Data Collective

JULY 27, 2022

You will also be able to find some of these retailers offer some amazing deals. Due to the communication advantages of using the internet, it is much easier to get in contact directly with the manufacturers. Due to the communication advantages of using the internet, it is much easier to get in contact directly with the manufacturers.

Startups 345

Startups Retail Advantage Advantage 345

CIO

JANUARY 12, 2023

That recently happened at a company he worked with, a retail store chain with locations around the US. The retailer approached people on the front lines, and employees and managers working on the shop floors, for suggestions about manual processes that should be automated.

Algorithm 545

Algorithm Retail Technology Technology 545

Engage3

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

A strong retail pricing strategy is essential for businesses to stay competitive in today’s market. By analyzing competitors, pricing trends, and customer behaviors, retailers can develop strategies that enhance customer loyalty and drive profitability. Refining product offerings based on competitive insights.

Competitor Analysis 52

Competitor Analysis Retail Analysis Competitive Landscape 52

Engage3

JANUARY 12, 2025

As we step into 2025, the retail landscape continues to evolve, driven by rapid advancements in technology and shifting consumer expectations. At the heart of this transformation lies competitive pricing data , a critical tool for understanding consumer behavior and making informed pricing decisions. What is Competitive Pricing Data?

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Competitive Retail Competitive Intelligence Algorithm 52

CIO

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

This combination promises to deliver newfound capabilities and next-level competitive advantages. For example, real-time analytics are used in retail stores to enhance in-the-moment customer experiences. Private 5G provides advantages over Wi-Fi from a mobility and coverage perspective.

Briefing 397

Briefing Advantage Advantage Retail 397

CIO

DECEMBER 16, 2022

In the new world of work, companies with an attractive culture have a strategic advantage over companies without one,” she says. Put your best foot forward Given the rise in competition for skills in the market, you have to demonstrate your best when trying to attract top talent and retain them, stresses Cohn.

Sports 448

Sports Competitive Retail Technology 448

Smart Data Collective

APRIL 7, 2022

The distribution sector is taking advantage of changes in big data to get the most out of their digital commerce strategies. Doxee has a great article on some of the profound benefits of big data in retail distribution. “ Until the past several years, the eCommerce boom was concentrated almost entirely in the retail market.

Commerce 321

Commerce Retail Data Mining Predictive Analytics 321

CIO

JUNE 26, 2023

Transitioning to automated, data-driven processes is the best way for these companies to not only cope with change but also take advantage of it. Adopting “e-closing” technology not only reduces errors and lost documents but can dramatically shorten the time to close a mortgage, giving adoptees a competitive edge.

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Banking Startups Retail Data Analysis 370