Hard Data.
Smart Decisions.
IHL Group is a global research and advisory firm for the retail and hospitality industries. Through our research and data services, we provide the technology insight that companies need to effectively compete in a global market.
OUR PRODUCTS
Research & Advisory
Executive advisory and in-depth analysis on Unified Commerce, Merchandising, Mobile, POS and more.
Data Services
Sophia customer intelligence system, trade show lists, lead generation and key IT decision makers.
IT Forecasts
We provide forecasts for over 300 categories of Hardware, Software, SaaS, and IT Services.
Whitepapers / Webinars
Providing a host of free whitepapers and webinars to help key decision makers stay informed.
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Experienced Analysts
Our associates and advisors have over 100 years combined years of retail technology experience. Our associates have worked as product managers, sales representatives and executives in the retail market.
ANALYST CORNER
- 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… Read more: Lululemon, Home Depot, Chipotle, Walmart and Amazon Among Retail AI Leaders - 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… Read more: OnDemand – Fixing Inventory Distortion – Are We There Yet - 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.… Read more: AI for the CMO - 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… Read more: Cloud Pricing No Longer Works in an AI World