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IHL Group is a global research and advisory firm for the retail and hospitality industries.

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Webinar Replay: Impacts of COVID-19 for Retail Forecasting and Analytics

by Greg Buzek
on 4/2/20

The following shares the recording and the slides for the April 2, 2020 webinar: Impacts of COVID-19 for Retail Forecasting and Analytics with Infor’s Matt Jones and IHL’s Greg Buzek. Click the photo launch the recording of the Webinar. Link to the slides that can be downloaded here. Note (We […]
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Webinar Replay: State of Retail Economy – COVID 19 Impact

by Greg Buzek
on 3/25/20

COVID-19 is having significant results on the worldwide economy. What is the impact on retail/hospitality? How long will it last? What is the impact on IT Spend? This is a replay of the webinar on 3/25/2020 on IHL’s latest forecast for retail/hospitality economy and IT Spend. Data referenced is part […]
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Impacts of COVID-19 for Retail Forecasting and Analytics Impacts of COVID-19 for Retail Forecasting and Analytics

The latest Retail Forecast considering COVID-19 are shared in this recording and associated slides for the April 2, 2020 webinar: Impacts of COVID-19 for Retail Forecasting and Analytics with Infor’s Matt Jones and IHL’s Greg Buzek. Read Article ›

Kroger has a 30% sales surge in March Kroger has a 30% sales surge in March

Following a 30% sales surge in March, Kroger said it was too early to speculate about what food at home consumption will look like going forward. Read Article ›

Indyme unveils social distancing device Indyme unveils social distancing device

Indyme, a shopper engagement and loss prevention tech company, announced the launch of SmartDome, a device which provides real-time awareness of social distancing in retail stores — particularly in heavily populated parts of the store. Read Article ›

Tesco increases weekly delivery slots to 780,000 Tesco increases weekly delivery slots to 780,000

Tesco, has increased its home delivery and click & collect capacity to circa 780,000 a week, supported by more manpower and the operational changes it has made. Read Article ›

Sainsbury’s Chop Chop delivery service enlisted to expand capacity Sainsbury’s Chop Chop delivery service enlisted to expand [...]

Sainsbury’s has enlisted its bike delivery service to help it delivery groceries to customers from closed convenience stores. Read Article ›

Loblaw, Breuninger support online shift with cloud technology Loblaw, Breuninger support online shift with cloud [...]

A Canadian grocer and German department store retailer are leveraging Google Cloud resources on the front and back ends of the enterprise. Read Article ›

H-E-B began working on pandemic plan in 2005 H-E-B began working on pandemic plan in 2005

In a rare interview, Boyan and Noakes shared specific details about H-E-B’s approach and a disaster preparedness plan that had been in the works since 2005. Read Article ›

Scientific Games And Abacus Solutions Partner On Technology Scientific Games And Abacus Solutions Partner On Technology

Scientific Games Corporation announces a partnership with Abacus Solutions International Group ("Abacus") on a secure solution for shoppers to purchase lottery draw and instant games in retail checkout lanes. Read Article ›

DoorDash Launches Grocery Delivery From C-Stores DoorDash Launches Grocery Delivery From C-Stores

DoorDash is partnering with more than 1,800 store locations nationwide, including such companies as 7-Eleven, CircleK, Wawa and Casey’s General Store, to deliver household essentials such as toilet paper, cleaning supplies and over-the-counter medicine, as well as prepared hot and cold foods, [...] Read Article ›

Lululemon Pivots to Focus on Digital Lululemon Pivots to Focus on Digital

Thanks to lululemon’s investments in RFID technology, the athletic apparel retailer can access product at any point. Read Article ›

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