Event Coverage 6 minutesRegister for Free AccessNRF 2018 Retail’s Big Show: Takeaways from Day One Coresight Research January 15, 2018 Executive SummaryThe FGRT team is attending NRF 2018 Retail’s Big Show in New York City this week. With more than 35,000 attendees from 95 countries, including 18,000 retailers and more than 600 exhibitors, the trade show is one of the biggest in the retail industry. Below are our key takeaways from the first day of the event. Intel demonstrated several solutions—not products—for retail, all of which are based on data. Factoring weather data into decisions can help companies forecast more accurately, reduce inventory, increase efficiency and raise net income, according to Planalytics and JDA. Walmart still views retailing as a people business and the company continues to feel the presence of its late founder, Sam Walton. Instagram is increasingly becoming a platform through which businesses can connect with consumers. In e-commerce, international retailers are gaining advantages in terms of customer experience rather than price. Please Login to read the full report. Not a member? Register for a free user account. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Amazon Apparel US Consumer Survey 2023: Understanding Amazon Fashion and Why Consumers Choose ItDigital Merchandising Strategies: The Power of Automation and 3D Product Imagery in RetailWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2024, Week 22: US Store Closures Up 19% Year Over YearCoresight Bites: US Department Stores—Market Outlook