2020 has been the year for terms like “social distancing” to become the norm. For months now, we’ve been riding out the coronavirus pandemic from our homes. We’ve turned to remote working, virtual happy hours with friends, and fitness apps just to stay sane. When it comes to consumption, many of us will emerge from…
Over the past few decades, the global hotel industry has faced and recovered from its fair share of crises. Still, nothing has shaken the hospitality sector quite like the current COVID-19 pandemic. In light of recent events, hoteliers were forced to re-evaluate their fundamental strategies for business survival & revival, HR policies, daily operations, and…
With corporate offices and companies reopening after months of lockdown, a new need has emerged for offices to keep their employees safe. Across all industries, workplaces have implemented some basic measures and safety precautions like adapting one-way systems, placing desks far apart, removing chairs from meeting rooms to reduce capacity, and setting up…
The Coronavirus pandemic has had a dramatic effect on all industries around the world. The impact of COVID-19 has been especially hard on the airport sector as the rapid global spread lead many countries to close down their airports and temporarily ban international flights. Passenger traffic declined, and executives were urged to rethink their business…
As retail stores reopen once again, an all too familiar feeling still greets customers as they enter through the doors, the sudden but welcome swish of cold air, the glow of polished marble floors, and the excitement of not knowing where to start. Beyond the doors, however, lie new and unfamiliar sights: hand-sanitizer stands and…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The digital transformation of the retail industry has been ongoing for some years. Thanks to high-level data and visitor analytics systems, companies are making well-informed and data-driven business decisions that help increase sales, marketing efficiency, and revenue across each branch. None of those insights would have been possible without artificial intelligence. AI in retail…
As the coronavirus hit the world in full force, countries declared a state of emergency and enforced lockdowns in their cities. This caused an instantaneous flood of shoppers on grocery stores and supermarkets to stock up on everything from toilet paper to pantry staples. With lockdowns and curfews in place, the ability for supermarkets, shopping…
In light of the recent pandemic outbreak, governments around the world have enforced new protective measures to limit the number of people visiting a facility like supermarkets, retail stores, and shopping malls. These regulations play an integral part in flattening the curve of the COVID-19 spread and ensure a safe environment and customer experience for…
For a long time, occupancy was considered the missing metric in retail analytics. Retailers were missing out on a significant opportunity that has the potential to help them better understand how customers use their stores and how they could optimize staff scheduling to improve the customer experience and potentially reduce costs. However, with the recent…
With Retailers and shopping malls grappling to come to terms with the impact of the COVID-19 crisis, businesses everywhere face a future that is both uncertain and unpredictable. For many companies, the next six months will have only one goal: survival. For many others, shopping malls, in particular, there is a significant opportunity to focus…
