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10 Data Insights That Can Redefine Retail

Pure Storage

The retail industry is undergoing massive change. Thanks to the events of 2020, retailers were forced to hurriedly implement digital transformation within weeks or months instead of following original plans that stretched over several years. billion online with US retailers—a whopping 30.1% increase over the same period in 2019.

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The State of Retail IT and Digital Transformation

Pure Storage

Without question, 2020 has been the biggest disrupter of the retail industry in modern times. The pandemic has forced years of planned retail digital transformation to take place in months, not years. While many retailers have attempted to make changes, only the most future-facing IT teams have succeeded.

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Closing and Reopening Offices, Restaurants, and Retail Outlets, after an Incident

Plan B Consulting

This may not sound like the most scintillating subject, but it’s a critical consideration for a crisis team following a major incident that necessitates the closure of offices, restaurants, or retail outlets. This dilemma also arose as organisations encouraged employees to return to offices after the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Keynote Announced! Vertical Insights Symposium on Retail Security

Security Industry Association

8, join the Security Industry Association (SIA) for a free virtual symposium on retail security ! From shoplifting to sweethearting to disgruntled customers, retail outlets face growing challenges in securing their assets and protecting their staff and patrons. Attendees will enjoy a dynamic keynote presentation from.

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SIA New Member Profile: Infusion Direct Marketing

Security Industry Association

New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Infusion Direct Marketing, Inc. specializes in developing marketing programs for the security industry. SIA spoke with Monique Merhige, president of Infusion Direct Marketing, about the company’s history and offerings and the security industry. Fusion Media Marketing, Inc.,

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4 Reasons Retailers Rely on Powerful Data Storage 

Pure Storage

We interact with retailers every day. What keeps retail running? Behind the storefronts and websites are workloads like digital commerce and marketing, supply chain, databases, and usually a virtualization platform. Global retail leaders rely on Pure Storage®. Global retail leaders rely on Pure Storage®.

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Ep. 06- Driving BC from the top during COVID | Sheeba Philip

The Failover Plan Podcast

With both manufacturing operations in Uganda, Africa, and retail and operational activities in Texas, Sheeba has to shift immediately into business continuity mode without any formal training or plan. 6:40min- When she and Akola begin to feel the impacts of the pandemic. Key Points: 2:09min- Intro to our guest - Sheeba CEO of Akola.

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