We are pleased to present our 2019 Retail Analytics report, highlighting the continued importance of analytics in retail across the spectrum spanning consumer understanding, workforce management, and supply chain execution
In today’s current technological arms race, analytics remains a key component for success and differentiation across a wide array of industries. Analytics has entered its “4.0” era as offerings move from horizontal business intelligence to incorporating big data, third-party data, and ultimately automation and artificial intelligence. As a result, the sector is expected to grow from 15-20% into the foreseeable future
Retailers and technology companies have been active in bringing market leaders in-house through M&A and strategic partnerships, highlighted by an exceptionally strong 2019. We expect this trend to continue in the coming years
This report highlights key trends and realities in the market including:
- The Retail Analytics funding landscape
- General Retail Analytics trend
- Customer Engagement Analytics trends and leaders
- Workforce Analytics trends and leaders
- Supply Chain Analytics trends and leaders
- Landmark M&A transactions
- Leading public companies
- Select key disruptors
