July 2023 - Blog-The Retail Insights

July 27, 2023July 27, 2023

Empower Retail Success with Retail Insights’ Magento Solutions

Retail Insights understands the paramount importance of mobile-first platform experiences in today’s ever-changing retail market. With our specialized expertise in Magento, we craft customer journeys that are mobile-friendly and built to withstand the test of time. Our team is dedicated to meeting your customized commerce needs, offering a wide array of services, including UI modifications, database changes, admin modifications, checkout process customizations, order management integrations, catalog checkout structure and functionality changes, migration, and much more.

As seasoned Magento eCommerce web development experts, we have a proven track record of delivering high-quality eCommerce results across various Magento platforms. Our achievements speak for themselves, with over 30 certified Magento specialists, more than 80 successfully developed eCommerce websites, and 14 years of dedicated service.

At Retail Insights, we excel in integrating complex systems like ERP, PIM, CRM, and finance for a seamless and efficient business operation. Trust us for an easy transition and enhanced productivity.

Commerce (B2C & B2B)

Architecture Strategy

Migrating eCommerce platforms to headless

End-to-End Implementation

Configuration and customization of Magento

Custom coding for Visual Search, Bulk Emailing, SMS Notifications, etc.

Integrate with payment gateways and fraud mgmt. the system, OMS, EMS, Web Analytics tools, Reporting Tools, etc

CI / CD for the platform – Code Management

Performance Optimization / Administration

Holiday Readiness, Platform Support

Business Challenges:

Retail Insights took on the challenge of revamping an omnichannel commerce solution for a prominent international fashion retailer, powered by Magento, with the aim to enhance its growth, flexibility, and scalability.

The fashion retailer was on different back-end systems with varying load capabilities; they needed to be consolidated onto a single platform robust enough to handle sales spikes generated by the brand’s “drops”—highly anticipated, limited-edition collaborations. Site CX fluctuated wildly, with inconsistent branding, limitations to the currencies accepted, and content that culturally missed the mark.

Suggestion for staff augmentation and an incremental approach to problem resolution. TRI provided highly targeted support—including a business analyst—to address each issue

Enhance order processing and fulfillment time to meet customer expectations.

Improve visibility across systems for more informed decision-making.

Achieve flexibility and scalability to support the retailer’s ambitious expansion plans.

Integrate brick-and-mortar stores seamlessly and expedite onboarding of new sales channels.

Overcome the hurdles posed by disconnected legacy systems, streamlining operations.

Optimize redundant and inefficient process workflows.

Solutions:

Conducted a meticulous analysis, identifying common coding errors, and employed effective testing to address them.

Conducted an extensive architectural review, consolidating third-party application functionalities within Magento.

Leveraged innovative techniques to optimize website performance and reduce page load times.

Streamlined the integration of legacy stores, back-office operations, and external systems.

Successfully enabled seamless integration with SAP, catalog management, payment gateways, and more.

Revamped the UX of the multi-lingual e-commerce platform, introducing customer-centric features.

Re-engineered catalog and order management systems for improved efficiency.

Optimized same-day delivery, reducing warehouse pressures

Enhanced site stability and functionality through continuous improvements that spanned design, conversion rate optimization, and speed

Deployed Adobe Commerce Cloud support

Provided dedicated back-end and front-end support and a QA L3 support team

Instituted weekly backlog grooming sessions and production deployments

Technology Stack:

Languages and Framework: Magento, ApacheSoir

Databases: MySQL

Business Benefits:

Reduced warehouse pressures

Improved site stability & functionality

Immediate team support

Developed a clear and strategic e-commerce roadmap for the fashion retailer.

Established a well-connected ecosystem, bridging the gap between offline and online channels.

Achieved significant operational efficiency with a scalable architecture, accommodating growth.

Optimized product synchronization processes, ensuring up-to-date inventory information.

Streamlined order processing, leading to faster and smoother transactions.

Implemented an efficient logging and notification mechanism, enhancing communication.

Retail Insights’ Digital Retail Capabilities:

Commerce Transformation

E-commerce Sites

Mobile Apps

Payment Solutions

Magento & Hybris Solutions

Commerce Integrations

Back office Solutions

Customer Testimonial:

“TRI team helped us align our checkout performance online and we’re thrilled with the results we’ve seen since implementation. The enhanced online presence has allowed us to increase exposure to our growing customer base and existing brand enthusiasts.”
With Retail Insights’ expertise, the fashion retailer witnessed a remarkable transformation, equipped with a mobile-first platform and tailor-made Magento solutions. This digital makeover positioned the retailer for long-term success in the dynamic retail market.

Magento Specialist in India

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July 20, 2023July 20, 2023

Revamp Your IT Operations with Our DevOps Consulting Services

Experience the Power of DevOps to Revolutionize Your Retail Operations

In the fast-paced world of retail, staying ahead of the competition requires agility, innovation, and the ability to deliver high-quality software rapidly. At Retail Insights, we understand the challenges you face in transforming your IT operations. That’s why we offer comprehensive DevOps consulting services designed to unlock the full potential of your organization.

Introducing DevOps: Accelerate Your Software Delivery

DevOps is a transformative approach that unites your development and operations teams, enabling them to collaborate seamlessly and deliver software with unprecedented speed and efficiency. By leveraging our end-to-end DevOps consulting services, you can achieve enhanced software release dependability and frequency, empowering your business to thrive in the digital era.

Discover Our DevOps Consulting Service Offerings

At Retail Insights, we have curated a range of specialized DevOps consulting services tailored to your unique needs. Our team of experts works closely with you to understand your goals and devise a customized plan aligned with your business objectives. Explore our offerings below:

DevOps Assessment and Planning: Uncover the Path to Success

We provide comprehensive DevOps assessment and planning services that help identify areas of improvement within your organization. Our experts will work collaboratively with your team, conducting a thorough analysis to pinpoint bottlenecks and develop effective solutions. With our guidance, you can implement strategies that optimize your operations and drive tangible results.

Pilot Framework Creation: Testing the Waters for Success

Embark on your DevOps journey with confidence by creating a pilot framework tailored to your unique requirements. Our skilled DevOps consulting team utilizes industry-standard tools and best practices to design a controlled environment for testing and evaluating your DevOps processes. By doing so, you can fine-tune your approach and ensure maximum effectiveness before full-scale implementation.

DevOps Process Implementation: Streamline Your Software Development Lifecycle

Streamlining your software development lifecycle is essential for maintaining a competitive edge. Our end-to-end DevOps process implementation services enable you to identify bottlenecks, automate manual tasks, and optimize workflows. As a result, you can achieve faster time-to-market, improved software quality, and reduced costs, all while enhancing the overall efficiency of your operations.

CI/CD Pipeline: Deliver Software at the Speed of Innovation

Stay ahead of the competition by implementing a robust Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipeline. Our DevOps experts will guide you in designing and implementing an efficient pipeline that automates your build, test, and deployment processes. This empowers you to confidently release new features and bug fixes to your customers, accelerating your software delivery cycle.

Process Automation: Unleash Efficiency and Productivity

Manual tasks and repetitive workflows can slow down your operations and hinder innovation. Our process automation services leverage industry-leading tools and technologies to automate your tasks and workflows. Our experienced team will work closely with you to identify areas suitable for automation, design and implement automation scripts, and provide ongoing monitoring and maintenance, ensuring optimal efficiency and productivity.

DevSecOps: Integrating Security into Your Development Process

Security is a paramount concern in today’s digital landscape. With our DevSecOps consulting and development services, you can seamlessly integrate security into your DevOps processes. Our experts will help you identify and mitigate security risks throughout the software development lifecycle, ensuring that your applications are secure, compliant, and resilient in the face of potential threats.

Security Integration: Building a Secure Foundation

Building secure software requires a comprehensive approach. Our security integration services enable you to embed security controls into your software development process seamlessly. Our team will assist you in implementing security testing tools, integrating security into your CI/CD pipeline, and developing robust security policies and procedures. With our expertise, you can ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your applications.

Unlock the Full Potential of DevOps with Retail Insights

Our DevOps solutions offer a myriad of value-added benefits that empower your organization to thrive in the competitive retail landscape:

Automated infrastructure provisioning: Reduce errors and save time by automating the creation and configuration of the infrastructure required for your applications.

Resiliency: Design systems that can withstand and recover quickly from failures, ensuring uninterrupted operations and enhanced reliability.

Increased agility: Break down silos between teams, fostering collaboration and enabling faster feedback loops, leading to reduced time-to-market and enhanced agility.

Enhanced quality: Emphasize continuous testing, integration, and delivery to produce higher-quality software and minimize the risk of defects reaching production.

Improved innovation: Foster a culture of experimentation and continuous improvement, enabling your teams to test and deploy changes safely and drive innovation.

Reduced outages: Proactively monitor systems, identify potential issues before they occur, and automate the recovery process, minimizing the impact of outages on your operations.

Scalability: Seamlessly scale your infrastructure based on demand, leveraging automated provisioning processes and empowering your teams to meet customer needs effectively.

Custom-developed monitoring solution: Leverage tailored monitoring solutions to gain valuable insights and make data-driven decisions, optimizing the performance of your systems and applications.

Explore Our DevOps Tools & Platforms

To ensure a successful DevOps journey, we harness the power of cutting-edge automation technologies and platforms. Our expertise spans a wide range of tools and platforms, including:

Continuous integration: Git, Github, Jenkins, Selenium

Code Management: Gitlab, GitHub

Microservices: Amazon ECS, Docker, Kubernetes

Continuous testing: BlazeMeter

Security: Burpsuite, Wireshark

Configuration management: Ansible, TerraForm

Cloud: Azure, Google Cloud, OpenStack

Monitoring: Splunk, Slack

Elevate Your Retail Operations with Retail Insights

At Retail Insights, we understand the unique challenges faced by retailers in today’s competitive landscape. Our DevOps consulting services empower your organization to transform your IT operations, achieve higher software release dependability and frequency, and stay ahead of the curve. Partner with us and unlock the full potential of DevOps to revolutionize your retail business today.

Success Story: Transforming FMCG Retailer Operations with DevOps Consulting

Retail Insights partnered with a leading FMCG retailer company to revolutionize its IT operations through our advanced DevOps consulting services. By integrating development and operations teams, we enabled a digital transformation that enhanced their business architecture and positioned them as industry leaders.

Through a thorough DevOps assessment and planning phase, we identified key areas for improvement in their infrastructure. Leveraging our expertise, we designed a high-level business architecture that seamlessly integrated their software development lifecycle with efficient DevOps processes.

Implementing a pilot framework, we meticulously tested and evaluated their DevOps processes in a controlled environment. Using industry-standard tools and best practices, we created a customized framework tailored to their complex requirements, ensuring maximum efficiency.

Our end-to-end DevOps process implementation streamlined their software development lifecycle, eliminating bottlenecks and automating manual tasks. This accelerated their time-to-market, improved software quality, and reduced costs, optimizing overall efficiency.

Designing and implementing a robust CI/CD pipeline was a major milestone. Through automation, we enabled continuous delivery of innovative software, reducing time-to-market and enhancing their competitive edge.

Process automation played a crucial role in enhancing efficiency. We identified areas suitable for automation and implemented scripts using industry-leading tools, freeing up resources for strategic initiatives and innovation.

Security integration was a top priority. Our DevSecOps services identified and mitigated risks, ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability throughout the software development lifecycle.

Our cloud infrastructure consulting services deployed and managed their infrastructure, leveraging Azure, Google Cloud, and OpenStack. This allowed seamless scalability and optimal performance.

Containerization of their applications increased scalability and portability. Utilizing Amazon ECS, Docker, and Kubernetes, we streamlined deployment across different environments.

Through site reliability engineering (SRE) consulting, we improved reliability and availability. Implementing best practices, disaster recovery strategies, and ongoing support minimized downtime.

Our disaster recovery strategy ensured their applications remained available during disruptions. By identifying risks and providing continuous support, we safeguarded their operations.

The DevOps engagement brought numerous benefits, including automated infrastructure provisioning, enhanced resilience, increased agility, improved quality, and reduced outages.

Our custom monitoring solution empowered data-driven decisions, optimizing system performance and driving continuous improvement.

Through our DevOps consulting, Retail Insights transformed the pharmacy company’s IT operations, unlocking its full potential. We revolutionized their digital landscape, ensuring they remain at the forefront of the pharmaceutical industry.

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July 14, 2023July 14, 2023

Transform Your Business with Retail Insights: Your Perfect Offshore Technology Partner

In today’s fast-paced and competitive business landscape, finding the right talent with the right skills, within your budget and at the right time, can be a daunting task. However, worry not!

We Are Shaping “The Future of Retail”: Our innovation centers around the world bring together the best minds in marketing, product, technology, and business to imagine and deliver revolutionary solutions to the industry’s toughest problems.

End-to-End Provider: We support clients with strategy, platform selection, deployment, and hosting through ongoing support. We offer a single retail techno-functional expert resource to help companies succeed in an ever-changing digital commerce landscape.

With our expertise in building offshore technology teams, we provide top-notch developers and IT delivery that perfectly aligns with your requirements.

Hungry for Frictionless Experiences: A chance to become tech-savvy and run your business with the right solution and technology architecture. High-performing tech working models with domain and technology consultants.

Highly Automated Teams: Development and Operations, Co-Build – Developing Internal Tech Skills.

First of all, People who understand the Domain of Technology owe themselves to the job and strive for perfect software engineering while leveraging the most effective technology.

We do not spend time in bureaucracy; instead, we move fast with small teams, where everybody acts like an owner.

What Makes a “Perfect” Omnichannel Technology Partner: Full Transparency, Approach that makes a difference with proprietary accelerators and dedicated development centers, resources that satisfy each business need. Every project is executed in a dedicated branding space. Strongly protected security to accelerate business growth. Experience, Innovation, Teamwork, and Responsibility.

There is still one more thing, “Retail is Our Passion.”

Your Next Offshoring Team is Not Just a Service, It Must Be an Omnichannel Technology Growth Partner.

Outstanding Quality: Good Projects, Cutting-Edge Technologies, and top companies as clients. With Retail Insights, you can be assured of exceptional quality in all our services. Our team of developers possesses the expertise and experience to deliver high-caliber solutions that align with your vision.

No-Cost Experts: Certified Partnerships COEs, Salesforce, Adobe, Blueyonder, Kantar Xtel, Fluent Commerce, Intel, Google, Adobe (Magento), Fluent Commerce, Shopify, Blue Yonder (JDA), MACH architecture (M, E, A/R, N, Full-stack development, Java Spring, Django/Python), React Native, Flutter, Edge Computing (AI/ML).

When you partner with us, you gain access to a pool of experts at no additional cost. They are dedicated to working closely with you to understand your unique needs and deliver top-notch results.

Control and Flexibility:

Maintaining control and flexibility in your business operations is crucial for success. With Retail Insights, you can retain full control over your projects while benefiting from the flexibility to scale your team up or down as needed. We understand the dynamic nature of business, and our delivery model empowers you to adapt quickly to changing market demands.

IP Protection and Security:

We prioritize the security and protection of your intellectual property. At Retail Insights, we have robust measures in place to ensure the confidentiality and integrity of your valuable information. You can confidently collaborate with our team, knowing that your intellectual property is in safe hands.

Technology Mastery:

Finding the right mix of digital tools and exploiting emerging technologies for successful omnichannel retail execution. Domain plus Technology Consultants, Certified Partnership COEs, Smart Architecture, High-Performing Tech Working Model.

Our team of developers has a deep understanding and mastery of the latest technologies. Whether you need assistance with Angular, ReactJs, NodeJs, PHP, Shopify, Salesforce, or any other technology, we have the expertise to handle it all. Leverage our tech-savvy professionals to enhance your digital presence and stay ahead in the market.

Conclusion:

Leading companies across industries worldwide trust Retail Insights for their offshore technology team needs. Our dedication to outstanding quality, access to no-cost experts, control and flexibility, IP protection and security, and technology mastery makes us the perfect partner to transform your business. With our experienced developers, you can expect faster turnaround times and solutions that perfectly align with your business objectives.

Don’t let the challenges of talent acquisition hinder your progress. Choose Retail Insights and build a technology team that exceeds expectations. Contact us today to embark on a journey toward success in Offshore Technology in India.

July 3, 2023July 3, 2023

Harnessing Retail Insights for Enhanced Generative AI in Omnichannel Retailing

In the fast-paced world of omnichannel retailing, staying ahead of the competition requires leveraging cutting-edge technologies and insights to create seamless and personalized customer experiences. One such technology that holds immense promise is Generative AI. By combining the power of artificial intelligence with retail insights, businesses can unlock new opportunities for growth, customer engagement, and operational efficiency. In this blog, we will explore how the integration of retail insights can enhance Generative AI in omnichannel retailing. We will also delve into some compelling use cases to demonstrate the practical applications and benefits of this approach.

The Role of Retail Insights in Generative AI:

Retail insights encompass a vast amount of data generated throughout the customer journey, including purchasing behavior, preferences, demographics, social media interactions, and more.

These insights provide a deep understanding of customers, market trends, and operational performance.

Combining retail insights with Generative AI enables personalized and contextually relevant experiences.

Use Cases for Retail Insights in AI:

Personalized Product Recommendations:

Analyze customer preferences, historical purchase data, and real-time behavior to generate accurate recommendations.

Enhance customer satisfaction, drive conversion rates, and foster brand loyalty.

Dynamic Pricing Optimization:

Leverage retail insights such as competitor pricing, demand patterns, and customer purchasing behavior.

Optimize pricing strategies dynamically, maximize revenue, improve competitiveness, and ensure optimal pricing.

Intelligent Inventory Management:

Use retail insights to forecast demand, optimize stock levels, and automate replenishment processes.

Integrate real-time sales data, supply chain information, and external factors for optimal inventory allocation, reduced stockouts, and lower carrying costs.

Hyper-Personalized Marketing Campaigns:

Combine Generative AI with retail insights to create tailored marketing campaigns.

Leverage demographic data, browsing behavior, purchase history, and customer preferences for increased engagement, conversion rates, and customer satisfaction.

Customer Segmentation and Targeting:

Utilize retail insights to segment customers based on their preferences, behaviors, and demographics. Generative AI can then be used to create targeted marketing campaigns and personalized experiences for each customer segment, improving customer engagement and conversion rates.

Fraud Detection and Prevention:

Leverage retail insights and Generative AI algorithms to identify patterns and anomalies in customer behavior, transaction data, and online activities. This can help in detecting and preventing fraudulent activities, protecting both the business and customers from potential risks.

Demand Forecasting and Supply Chain Optimization:

Combine retail insights with Generative AI to forecast future demand for products based on historical sales data, market trends, and external factors. This enables businesses to optimize their supply chain processes, improve inventory management, and ensure the availability of products when and where they are needed.

Customer Sentiment Analysis:

Analyze customer feedback, reviews, and social media interactions using Generative AI techniques to gain insights into customer sentiment. This can help businesses understand customer perceptions, identify areas for improvement, and tailor their products and services accordingly.

Visual Merchandising and Store Layout Optimization:

By incorporating retail insights, such as customer traffic patterns, product interactions, and sales data, Generative AI can assist in optimizing store layouts and visual merchandising strategies. This ensures that products are strategically placed, improving customer navigation, and enhancing the overall shopping experience.

Predictive Maintenance:

Combine retail insights with AI algorithms to predict maintenance requirements for equipment, machinery, and infrastructure. By analyzing historical performance data, sensor readings, and operational parameters, businesses can proactively schedule maintenance activities, reduce downtime, and improve operational efficiency.

Tools Used in Harnessing Retail Insights for Generative AI:

Data Collection and Integration:

Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems

E-commerce platforms

Point-of-sale (POS) systems

Social media analytics tools

Data Processing and Analysis:

Big data processing frameworks (e.g., Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark)

Machine learning libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch)

Natural language processing (NLP) tools

Generative AI Model Development:

Generative adversarial networks (GANs)

Variational autoencoders (VAEs)

Deep learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch)

System Integration and Monitoring:

Application programming interfaces (APIs)

Microservices architecture

Monitoring and analytics tools

Conclusion:

The fusion of retail insights and Generative AI presents an incredible opportunity for omnichannel retailers to deliver exceptional customer experiences, drive operational efficiency, and achieve sustainable growth. By incorporating use cases such as personalized product recommendations, dynamic pricing optimization, intelligent inventory management, and hyper-personalized marketing campaigns, businesses can leverage the power of data-driven decision-making. Through the utilization of tools for data collection, processing, Generative AI model development, system integration, and monitoring, retailers can unlock the full potential of retail insights in enhancing Generative AI for omnichannel retailing.