How Vispera uses AI to solve retail execution challenges

"Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about the role of technology in modern merchandising. From digital signage to data-driven shelf placement, the retail game is evolving fast. As a Sales Merchandiser, this means we need to be more than just product placers; we need to be strategic thinkers who can leverage data to make informed decisions. It's an exciting time to be in this field! What's one tech trend you think will have the biggest impact on retail? #RetailTrends #MerchandisingStrategy #Innovation #FutureOfRetail"

After 3 decades in retail merchandising, I’ve learned flawless in-store execution doesn’t happen by chance. 360 is not your typical cookie-cutter field reporting platform. It’s smart and nimble proprietary tech, built by our teams who’ve walked retail store floors, solved headaches in real time, and know how to get things done. We've shaped it from the real-world needs of brands and in-store merchandisers. Whether it’s resolving issues faster, unlocking AI-powered insights, or keeping the field team accountable and engaged, Acosta Group's 360 platform helps our clients stay sharp on the shelf to win in-store. Built by retail, for retail—and always evolving. See what makes it different. #RetailExecution #RetailTech #InStoreExcellence

🚀 Retail merchandising is evolving—fast. Traditional workflows are expensive, slow, and filled with guesswork. 3D automation changes the game: ✔️ Slash production costs ✔️ Accelerate time-to-market ✔️ Optimize layouts without physical trials ✔️ Personalize at scale with zero marginal cost For merchandising leaders, it’s not just a tech upgrade—it’s a strategic pivot with measurable ROI. 🔗 Read the full blog: https://lnkd.in/gJ39Y7pr #madewithimagine #3dautomation #retailinnovation #productvisuals #virtualphotography #3drendering #ecommercecontent #retailtech #visualmerchandising #imagineio #3dvisualization #costsavings #aipoweredcontent

If customers are spending more time in a zone at your store, they’re already halfway intending to making a purchase. Because time spent is indicative of intent, and that’s your window of opportunity. With KenVision’s powerful insights, you can now identify exactly where customers are lingering: those high-dwell time zones that often go unnoticed. Use this data to turn passive interest into action: strategically place hero products, trigger impulse purchases, or test new launches where attention is already high. #RetailAnalytics #CustomerEngagement #SmartRetail #RetailTech #InStoreIntelligence #FootfallInsights #HeatmapAnalysis #ProductPlacement #RetailOptimization #AIInRetail #VisualAnalytics #RetailExperience #HotspotDetection #StrategicRetailZones  

From knowing which products to stock to when and where to place them, data-driven decision-making is reshaping the way retailers and brands approach merchandising. 📈 With the right insights at the right time, teams can improve efficiency, minimise waste, and elevate the customer experience. Our latest blog dives into how embracing data-driven decisions can help you change the merchandising game. Read it here ➡️: https://lnkd.in/dVnRqt-F #WhereBrandsThrive #MeridianGroup #MerchandisingSolutions

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐝𝐨 𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬? Merchandising teams often drown in manual spreadsheets, endless reviews, and delayed decisions—costing them agility and accuracy. With Increff’s Merchandising Software, brands can: ⚡ Run allocations in minutes, not days 📈 Ensure the right product reaches the right store at the right time 💰 Improve sell-through while reducing over/under-stocking Instead of waiting for reports, managers can now make faster, data-driven decisions that directly impact revenue and profitability. Manual hustle or automated precision—which side would you rather be on? 😉 #Merchandising #RetailTech #Increff #Automation #Efficiency #RetailTransformation

Case Study: How Warby Parker Used Data to Reduce Returns Warby Parker is a U.S. eyewear company known for affordable glasses with a direct-to-consumer model. Their problem? • High returns. • Unsold stock. • Mismatch between what customers wanted and what was being produced. Here’s how they fixed it: They began by collecting customer behavior data like browsing patterns, abandoned carts, past purchases, style preferences and even social media mentions. All this data was centralized into a warehouse and connected to BI dashboards for the team. Machine learning models were then used to cluster customers into groups and spot which styles and colors were trending. Using these insights, they could forecast which stock keeping units (SKUs) were most likely to sell before committing to large-scale production. Finally, they tested small product batches first and only scaled up the designs that performed well. Results: • Stockouts decreased by 30% • Overstock was reduced by 25% • Returns dropped significantly For founders: You can start small by tracking what people look at but don’t buy. Even with Google Analytics and Excel, you can find hidden demand signals that guide smarter inventory decisions. #DataAnalytics #DTC #Ecommerce #RetailInnovation #ProductStrategy #Founders #StartupGrowth #BusinessInsights

Crocs, Inc. is beloved for a reason. Feliz Papich, MBA, SVP of Digital Technology, Experience, and Insights at Crocs, Inc. unpacked how the retail icon is using customer data to build personalized experiences. Bottom line: If you aren't continuous testing and optimizing, you are missing the mark. #Crocs #eTail #eTailBoston #retail #retailmarketing #customerdata #datainsights #data

Rise to new standards in cosmetics omnichannel 🚀 How does Arvato, a leading 3PL company, support DOUGLAS in enhancing its omnichannel strategy? We implemented an automation solution to drive growth by consolidating six warehouses into one central hub. The key feature is the integrated Evo Shuttle system, the largest in the cosmetics sector worldwide, with 130,000 storage locations, 32 ergonomic workstations, and a capacity of 12,500 containers per hour, managed by KiSoft software. It offers top flexibility, maximizes space, and processes 275,000 order lines per day, efficiently handling orders for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Here's a brief look inside the award-winning omnichannel fulfillment! #warehouseautomation #risetonewdimensions #knapp #valuechaintechpartner #makingcomplexitysimple

How gStore Becomes the Superhero of Retail Store Operations 1. Inventor of Hyper-Visibility: The X-Ray Vision Imagine a superhero with X‑ray vision—only this one sees every single item of inventory in real time. That’s gStore. Powered by AI-driven analytics and fed by overhead and handheld RFID readers, gStore transforms stores into transparent operations hubs. Associates instantly know what item resides in which aisle, what’s stuck in a fitting room, and what’s running low on the sales floor. 2. The Efficiency Sentry: Rapid Replenishment Gone are the days of manual cycle counts and inventory guesswork. gStore’s real‑time insights completely eliminate manual cycle counts, and its intelligent tasking system springs into action—alerting staff via smartphones and guiding them along optimized in‑store routes for restocking. The result? Faster, smarter, less wasted movement. 3. Precision Strategist: Fill-Rate Champion Just as a superhero protects civilians, gStore protects sales potential. For one retailer—Fabletics—it helped achieve astonishing 95–97% in‑store fill rates, ensuring that every product is in the place where customers can see and buy it. 4. Productivity Boost: The Speed Burst gStore doesn’t just streamline—it supercharges. Retailers like Fabletics have seen up to a 20% lift in per‑location sales. That’s because when associates know precisely what’s on the floor and where, they can focus on customer service instead of searching for items. 5. The Omni-Commander: Master of Connected Operations In the superhero world, the best are those who connect and coordinate. gStore becomes that central nerve center, offering live web dashboards for district and national managers. These dashboards reveal real‑time insights on fill rates, task completion, labor usage, and more—making gStore the singular source of truth for all in‑store inventory operations. 6. The Future-Ready Teleporter: Store-to-Store Transfers As deployment scales (Fabletics is rolling gStore out to 20 more stores per month!), gStore is preparing to unlock even more agility by enabling efficient store‑to‑store transfers, moving stock to the location where it’s most likely to sell. #RetailInnovation #StoreOperations #RetailTech #DigitalTransformation #SaaSDeployment #AIInRetail #InventoryOptimization #OmnichannelRetail #GreyOrange #gStore