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
- The Job Market is Great, Right? Not So Fast My Friend!You watch the news, read the reports, and the job picture is rosy… couldn’t be better. But that doesn’t jive with the reality that we all live in. What gives?… Read more: The Job Market is Great, Right? Not So Fast My Friend!
- OnDemand – Rethinking Self-Checkout: Can New Computer Vision Tech Reduce Shrink?
As retailers struggle to identify new technologies that will help combat the ever-increasing rates of consumer theft and shrink, many have turned to or are considering computer vision as a… Read more: OnDemand – Rethinking Self-Checkout: Can New Computer Vision Tech Reduce Shrink? - Navigating the Security Landscape: Key Challenges for Medium-Sized Retailers
Medium-sized retail businesses often find themselves in a unique position. They have outgrown the vulnerabilities typical of small enterprises but have not yet achieved the more robust security infrastructure of… Read more: Navigating the Security Landscape: Key Challenges for Medium-Sized Retailers - RFID’s Striking Impact on Sales and Profits
We (IHL Group) recently released new research that sheds light on an old technology. After interviewing 209 major brands post pandemic, RFID is showing a massive impact on the financial… Read more: RFID’s Striking Impact on Sales and Profits