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Visual merchandising in retail
Visual Merchandising in Retail Standing at a shelf that offers endless options is an overwhelming feeling that most shoppers...
Cashierless stores: the future or a fad?
Cashierless Stores: The Future or a Fad? Retail technology is rapidly advancing to increase productivity and save retailers...
Video surveillance: machines learn shopper habits
Video Surveillance: Machines Learn Shopper Habits Video cameras are nothing new to retail stores. They catch shoplifters in...
Low retail workforce this holiday season
Low Unemployment, Fewer Holiday Workers, and Poor Store Execution Air is cooler, trees are thinner, and hiring signs are in...
Internet of Things
“70% of retail decision makers globally are ready to adopt IoT to improve customer experiences. #IoT #retail #CX” – @Forbes on...
Is failure really the same thing as Swiss cheese?
Is Failure Really the Same as Swiss Cheese? Imagine this, you are walking through an aisle of candy trying to decide which...
Observers take on Black Friday
Black Friday is a day when brands offer the best deals of the year to consumers. With massive crowds and unbelievable deals,...
Chicken, Indianapolis, Amazon, and more from the Observa Index Report
Observa conducted our second annual study to measure the pricing of consumer goods supporting different lifestyles across the...
Observa Index Report overview
Observa conducted our second annual study to measure the pricing of consumer goods supporting various lifestyles across the...
Tariff upset trickles down from CPGs to retailers to customers
After months of deliberation, President Trump’s tariff policies will now be enforced. These tariffs include a 10 percent tax...
Small brands are biting away at big competitors
Years ago, the same big brands lived in the pantry of every home in the United States: the Heinz ketchup bottle, the stacks of...
The latest gossip on back-to-school lunches
After months of entertaining energetic children, parents all over the United States are excited for the school bell to ring...