Retail data management
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Databases vs. Data Warehouses vs. Data Lakes vs. Data Marts
This cheat sheet will help you better understand how each repository differs based on the type, purpose and quality of data. Plus, you’ll get an introduction to the features of data catalog software, a user-friendly metadata management system.
Retail data management News
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August 27, 2020
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Aug'20
Kafka users Northrop Grumman, Walmart highlight event streaming
Walmart and Northrop Grumman talk about deployment and the benefits of using the open source Kafka technology to enable modern data-driven applications.
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September 17, 2009
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Sep'09
Business intelligence in retail: Special report
In this report on business intelligence in retail, learn about retail industry challenges, and case studies of how retailers are implementing and managing BI.
Retail data management Get Started
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When a DIY database management system design is the best fit
Learn how a combination of homegrown, off-the-shelf and open source tools, plus proper motivation, can yield a DIY DBMS that meets corporate expectations, needs and ROI. Continue Reading
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Building a database application the DIY way
Business users experience the trials, tribulations and exultations of building a DIY DBMS, especially when IT expertise is not readily available or costs are too high. Continue Reading
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pop-up shop
A pop-up shop is a temporary retail space that is typically used to introduce a new product line, test a new market or generate awareness for a product or cause. Continue Reading
Manage Retail data management
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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How data staging helped Walgreens transform its supply chain
Walgreens built a centralized data warehouse to give supply chain partners a better view into its data -- but analytics were slow. That's where a data staging tier came in. Continue Reading
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Clothing company benefits from speed of modern BI reporting tools
One clothing manufacturer found out that today's BI reports can be produced with a minimum of ETL and other processes that have traditionally slowed down BI. Continue Reading
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Retail analytics offers online stores an edge in holiday season
The holiday shopping season is the most important time of the year for retailers, and they're increasingly turning to data analytics to try to get an advantage over their competition. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Retail data management Issues
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Trends and tips for using business intelligence and analytics in retail
Read about business intelligence trends in the retail industry and get tips for using BI and analytics technology, with real-world examples from retailers. Continue Reading