Tag: retail

AWS re:Invent 2020, our annual conference for AWS leaders to share the latest advances in AWS technologies, has been a huge success so far. For three weeks, we’ve heard about cutting-edge innovations from keynote speakers, and in this blog, I would like to discuss some of the latest announcements that are most relevant to the […]

Introduction for blog series As retailers around the world are managing through unprecedented disruption, industry leaders are demonstrating resilience, tenacity, and a capacity for innovation. We’ve embarked on a series of conversations with executives from AWS Strategic Partners, showcasing leadership and innovation in times of challenge. We hope you enjoy our blog series. If you […]

Technology in most retail edge locations (i.e., stores, distribution centers, factories) is a mix of disparate applications and infrastructure, creating a variable IT landscape. This web of complexity prevents companies from quickly and consistently deploying new systems across edge locations. That begs the question: How can retailers manage edge infrastructure at scale with consistency and […]

Introduction for blog series As retailers around the world are managing through unprecedented disruption, industry leaders are demonstrating resilience, tenacity, and a capacity for innovation. We’ve embarked on a series of conversations with executives from AWS Strategic Partners, showcasing leadership and innovation in times of challenge. We hope you enjoy our blog series. If you […]

AWS re:Invent routinely fills several Las Vegas venues with standing-room only crowds, but in 2020, it was an all-virtual and free event. We had an exciting program for the Retail industry with five keynotes, 18 leadership sessions, and over 500 breakout sessions beginning November 30, 2020. The sessions provided insights into how AWS experts and […]

Retailers who want to modernize their selling systems have a wealth of technologies available. Those who have already moved to a modern technology infrastructure are reaping the benefits of reduced maintenance, more business agility, and better customer experiences. CIOs can choose to refactor existing systems and slowly migrate functional areas, or they can make a […]

COVID-19 has turned consumer behavior on its head, forcing retailers to reimagine the customer journey, rethink business operations, and double down on innovation. To help guide retailers as they navigate the challenges and opportunities associated with COVID-19, we reached out to our Retail Competency Partners to get an understanding of what they’ve learned during the […]

World events are accelerating change in the retail industry. As retailers operate through a global pandemic, many are rethinking all aspects of their businesses in order to prepare for the ‘new normal.’ Will consumers’ massive shift to online channels ‘stick’? If so, do existing investments in technology and IT infrastructure take into account what will […]

Come join us from January 12th – 14th at the National Retail Federation’s NRF 2020: Retail’s Big Show. NRF 2020 is the largest conference/expo in the retail industry, drawing nearly 40,000 retailers from all over the world, as well as major technology vendors and partners. This year will mark the 109th event, making it one […]