Analyst Corner
OnDemand – The Good, The Bad, the Ugly – Inventory Distortion
Retail Inventory Distortion - Out-of-Stocks and Overstocks IHL has been tracking retail inventory distortion and the true cost of retail out-of-stocks and overstocks for 17 years. Inventory distortion worldwide is…
Generative AI or Traditional AI/ML? Which will have a greater impact on Retail and Foodservice?
In the ever-evolving landscape of retail and hospitality, the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the way businesses operate. According to IHL’s Retail AI Revolution Forecast Model, the numbers paint…
Data Wednesday – AI Impact in Retail Segments – Not All Are Created Equal
When it comes to the AI impact in retail segments, not all are considered equal. The economic benefits of AI/ML and Generative AI will be unequally distributed according to the…
OnDemand – Retail’s $9.2t AI Retail Revolution
Retail's $9.2t AI Retail Revolution AI is set to revolutionize the retail and hospitality industries, with IHL forecasting an astounding $9.2t AI retail revolution. This disruptive force, comparable to the…
New Forecast Reveals Groundbreaking Potential of Generative AI in the Retail Industry: $9.2 Trillion Impact Expected by 2029
Title: Potential of Generative AI in the Retail Industry FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New Forecast Reveals Groundbreaking Potential of Generative AI in the Retail Industry: $9.2 Trillion Impact Expected by 2029…
Mobile POS (mPOS) Hardware Market in North America Poised to Grow 8% in 2023
NASHVILLE, April 27, 2023- The Mobile Point of Sale (mPOS) hardware market in North America is projected to grow by 8% in 2023, according to a recent report by IHL…
Retail’s AI Revolution Will Dwarf Previous Retail Disruptions
Everyone is excited about the opportunities of Generative AI. You have seen the data, ChatGPT is the fastest technology to hit 100m users of all time, doing in 2 months…
This Changes Everything in Retail…Almost
In late March, New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman shared a fascinating conversation he had with Craig Mundie, former Chief Research and Strategy Officer at Microsoft. The topic of discussion…
OnDemand: Retail Gets Religion on Returns
Sizing Retail Returns In our recent webinar you will uncover the complexities of retail returns and the impact on businesses. IHL’s Greg Buzek and Lee Holman start with an economic…
Worldwide Point-of-Sale (POS) Shipments Increase 14.0% in 2022
Point-of-Sale (POS) Shipments 2023 Point-of-Sale (POS) Shipment Growth More Muted Due to Higher Interest Rates Worldwide shipments of point-of-sale terminals experienced strong double-digit growth in 2022, according to new research…