Business Intelligence (BI)

Alibaba’s surging e-commerce sales boost June quarterly earnings
Alibaba Group’s e-commerce business’ profit increase contributed to a blockbuster quarter for China’s top online player. For the period ended June 30, China’s largest online retailer reported total revenue of 50.1 billion RMB ($7.1 billion U.S.), an increase of 56% year-over-year. This beat analysts' estimates of 47.7 billion RMB, according to Thomson Reuters. Net income was 14 billion RMB $2 billion U.S.).
Generational Perspective: How our past defines our future buying behaviors
Everyone’s trying to figure out what drives consumers to purchase. But to understand how they shop, you need to know what makes them tick. Alliance Data’s Analytics and Insights Institute conducted a study with more than 2,400 respondents to better understand consumer buying habits and expectations. These insights, cross-referenced with results from our "Understanding Customer Loyalty" study, confirmed that consumer buying habits track closely with life stage and each generation’s cultural identity.

Five ways Walmart uses big data

Walmart is bullish on big data — especially when it comes to finding ways to better serve its shoppers. Big data volume continues to grow, but Walmart is using it to the company’s — and its customers’ — advantage. By analyzing the robust information flowing throughout its operations, the discounter has gained a real-time view of workflow across its pharmacy, distribution centers, stores and e-commerce, according to a company blog.
Fast-growing discount grocer expands analytics capabilities

Aldi has extended its partnership with Nielsen to gain more shopper and advertising effectiveness insight. Nielsen and Aldi announced an expanded multi-year relationship for integrated analytics data around shopper panel, custom retail analytics and advertising effectiveness. Under the agreement, Nielsen will be Aldi's preferred data and analytics provider, covering the chains' nearly 1,700 stores in 35 states across the U.S.
Specialty retailer sets sights on new market

The Tile Shop is entering the most populous metropolitan market in Texas The specialty retailer of manufactured and natural stone tiles has opened its first store in the Houston market, in the suburb of Webster. Throughout 2017, The Tile Shop will open several other stores in the greater Houston area, including a second location in mid-August, in Sugar Land. With the two Houston openings, the retailer will have a total of 132 stores in 31 states and the District of Columbia,
Regional furniture retailer modernizes front-end

City Furniture sales associates are moving away from the cashwrap, and completing transactions directly on the show floor.
Amazon Opens Old Wounds for Retailers (Again)

Before we completely move on from last month’s Amazon Prime Day, it’s important to understand why retail brands once again braced themselves to lose customers and online sales when they had a whole year to do things differently.
Grocer serves up 13th consecutive quarter of same-store sales gains

Weis Markets saw its sales and income increase in its second quarter. The company’s net income in the quarter totaled $18.5 million, a 21% increase over the year-ago period. Operating income rose 15.2% to $27.7 million, compared with $24.1 million in the same period last year. Sales rose 20% to $876.6 million. Same-store sales rose 2.7%, after adjustment for the Easter holiday shift.
Fit for Commerce: Next Generation Information and Data Management for Commerce Relevancy
Holiday Uptime: Preparing Your Network for the Holiday Rush
Delhaize America division goes mobile

Food Lion is stepping up its digital engagement game. A banner under Delhaize America, Food Lion launched a mobile app. Available to customers across its 10-state footprint, the app streamlines and personalizes the shopping experience.
Unlocking Analytics in the Grocery Channel: How to Connect Data to Decisions and Reconnect with Consumers

Alibaba’s surging e-commerce sales boost June quarterly earnings

Generational Perspective: How our past defines our future buying behaviors

Five ways Walmart uses big data

Fast-growing discount grocer expands analytics capabilities

Specialty retailer sets sights on new market

Regional furniture retailer modernizes front-end

Amazon Opens Old Wounds for Retailers (Again)

Grocer serves up 13th consecutive quarter of same-store sales gains

Fit for Commerce: Next Generation Information and Data Management for Commerce Relevancy

Holiday Uptime: Preparing Your Network for the Holiday Rush

Delhaize America division goes mobile

Unlocking Analytics in the Grocery Channel: How to Connect Data to Decisions and Reconnect with Consumers