Full Bio
Greg Buzek is the Founder, President and Principal Analyst of IHL Group and one of the Founders of the Retail Orphan Initiative (www.retailROI.org), a charitable foundation that seeks to help the 400 million orphaned and vulnerable children around the world. In 16 years, RetailROI has been involved in over 300 projects in 29 countries helping an estimated 325,000 children through clean water, education, computers, language training and care.
Noted by RIS News as one of the Top 10 Influentials in Retail and the National Retail Federation as one of “The List of People Shaping Retail’s Future“, he has a Masters Degree in Business Administration (MBA) from The Ohio State University, and 30 years of experience in retail market analysis, business planning, product development, and consulting with Fortune 500 companies. He is also a member of the Top 100 Retail Influencers from ReTHINK Retail.
Greg is frequently quoted in BusinessWeek, CIO Information Network, Information Week, Supermarket News, Chain Store Age, The Wall Street Journal, Time Magazine, and the Washington Post and has been used as a retail technology analyst on NBC Nightly News, CBS News, and CNBC. In addition, Greg has been a guest lecturer for the Wharton School of Business and Belmont University.
In 2011 The Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute honored Greg with the first ever Paul Singer Award that recognizes business and governmental leaders for going above and beyond their defined roles to advocate for better adoption and foster care policies worldwide. Before founding IHL, Greg worked with NCR Corporation and Sensormatic Electronics as a marketing and development executive on hardware, software, and electronic security products for the Retail Industry.
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- AI Resilience – What Defines the Most Successful Companies in the Future
Right now we are in the early stages of AI investment. The Mag 7 are the initial beneficiaries and the hyperscalers and software companies are the biggest spenders as we… Read more: AI Resilience – What Defines the Most Successful Companies in the Future - We’re Not Ready for This
Wayne and Garth had us laughing out loud to their famous skit from Wayne’s World that made it to SNL. That brings back some great memories. But when it comes… Read more: We’re Not Ready for This - Walmart and Home Depot Playing Tariff Chess
There’s something fascinating happening in retail right now that most TV talking heads are missing. While headlines scream about tariff apocalypse, two household names are quietly positioning themselves for what… Read more: Walmart and Home Depot Playing Tariff Chess - The Brutal Reality of Retail AI Economics
Remember when retail tech projects were fairly linear? You’d spend months or years selecting a new POS system, then years more implementing it. Those days are gone. The AI revolution… Read more: The Brutal Reality of Retail AI Economics
In THe NEWS
Ninja Van PH introduces Scan-to-Print to enhance B2B logistics automation
Logistics provider Ninja Van Philippines has introduced its Scan-to-Print virtual fulfillment technology to improve business-to-business (B2B) logistics efficiency and accuracy amid the growing complexity of distribution in the country.
Retail Reimagined: The Impact of AI and Its Leading Innovators
The retail industry is experiencing a transformative evolution, driven by the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI). As consumers increasingly demand personalized experiences and seamless transactions, retailers are turning to AI technologies to meet these expectations.
For retailers weighing AI adoption, tariffs present a golden opportunity, big risks
With tariffs rippling through supply chains, retailers are weighing the pros and cons.
10 hidden operational challenges that kill ecommerce startups (And how to avoid them)
Starting an ecommerce business is exciting. You’ve got a great product, a sleek website, and maybe even your first few sales. But here’s the truth: what kills most ecommerce startups isn’t a lack of customers, it’s the hidden operational problems behind the scenes.
5 Profit-Saving Moves That Prove ‘Visibility Is Profit Power’
Retailers lose an estimated $1.77 trillion each year due to inventory distortion, according to a study by IHL Group. This includes misalignments in stock levels that lead to excess inventory, out-of-stocks, and poor fulfillment performance, according to a study by IHL Group.