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: US Online Grocery Survey 2023—Infographic: Assessing the Top Retailers and E-Commerce PopularityInnovator Profile: Primis Enhances the Post-Purchase Journey for Brands and CustomersGroceryshop 2024 Day One: Retail Media Is Not for All Retailers!August 2023 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Apparel Sector Registers Strongest Growth Amid Store-Based Traffic Decline