Analyst Corner
OnDemand – Holiday Sales Update – Intelligent Commerce
In this research we discussed current holiday sales and then covered the transformative trends in retail, focusing on the results from integrating AI, machine learning, and composable commerce to boost…
With GenAI, What Keeps Retail CISOs Up at Night?
Generative AI brings unique challenges and opportunities for the Retail CISO that are unique from all the other C-level thoughts on AI. In this collaborative video with Microsoft and RETHINK…
80% of AI Projects Fail – Why? And What Can We Do About It?
Despite the immense hype and potential of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Generative AI, a staggering 80% of AI projects in organizations fail, according to research from Rand Corporation. As…
OnDemand – Feeding the Future
Feeding the Future The transformation of the grocery industry is no longer a future concept; it is happening now. With the convergence of technology, data, and the evolving needs of…
Lululemon, Home Depot, Chipotle, Walmart and Amazon Among Retail AI Leaders
IHL AI Readiness Index ranks public retailers and restaurants on AI readiness and potential financial Impact Artificial Intelligence is radically transforming retail as we know it today, according to new…
OnDemand – Fixing Inventory Distortion – Are We There Yet
IHL has been tracking retail inventory distortion and the true cost of retail out-of-stocks and overstocks for 18 years. Inventory distortion worldwide is a critical issue that continues to plague…
AI for the CMO
I had the pleasure of speaking with RETHINK Retail and Microsoft on the impact and opportunities of AI for the CMO. This leverages our AI Impact Forecast specifically for marketers.…
Cloud Pricing No Longer Works in an AI World
Back in my younger years there was a hilarious Saturday Night Live skit about a bank that only made change (You can see it here). It ends with the customers…
Retailers Driving Supercycle Replacements for North America mPOS Market
The largest retailers in the US and Canada are driving a Supercycle of replacements and new installations of mobile POS (mPOS) devices to in 2024-2026, according to new research by…
Where the AI Money Flows and When
Later today NVIDIA is releasing their latest financial results that should show crazy growth again. From an investment standpoint there seems to be an insatiable appetite for Investing in AI.…