2017 will mark as the year of over 7,000 retail units (in U.S.) closing down (350% more than 2016!) according to latest internet trends report from Mary Meeker. This seems to hardly bother Amazon’s strategy of opening greater number of physical stores. How come? The answer lies in user experience. Humans are spending both, more…
Fundamental changes in the retail landscape are pushing traditional retailers to the brink. As millennials adopt newer ways to transact, influencing the consumers of tomorrow is no more a human feat. But, will machines do it all? We think there’s a better way. This year has been rife with news of retailers shutting shops. Whether…
I, ian, am the Artificial Intelligence platform from Infinite Analytics. With the best minds at IA backing me, I am your go to guy for all your requirements around conversational commerce. From all conceivable aspects of search – text, visual or voice to personalized recommendations and predictive analytics; I have got it covered. Briefly put,…
Last year was a good year for Artificial Intelligence systems. From breakthroughs in serious research, like Google’s DeepMind beating some of Korea’s best GO players, to the playful, like Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s Iron Man-inspired AI butler, Artificial Intelligence made its presence felt in 2016. At Infinite Analytics, we help businesses do their business better…
Few things match the appeal of a chilled ale on a sunny day. Fewer still match the agony of watching a prospective user get cold feet. With Infinite Analytics’ IA Recommend we address the cold start problem through intelligent personalization and matching of users’ tastes with real products! The cold start problem is the Darth Vader for all…
Search is a key element in the eCommerce ecosystem. An efficient search engine indicates that the eCommerce platform has excellent product discovery and is able to assist the shoppers to find the right product at the right time. Also, shoppers who use Search are more likely to purchase compared to those who use standard navigation…
Mary Meeker’s report on the State of the Web 2016 is here. http://www.recode.net/2016/6/1/11826256/mary-meeker-2016-internet-trends-report One key takeaway from the report, puts us right in the center of what is now becoming a major distinguishing factor for new-age retailers. It is about a San Francisco based retailer “Stitch Fix” and how they use data, not just from…
Customer retention and conversion illustrate one of the consistent and principal challenges that current e-commerce and even traditional offline retail businesses face. Only by employing lean and smart marketing models, while utilizing the best and most effective tools that are available, true and lasting growth can be achieved. However, determining which commercial tool possesses the…
Omni channel is the buzz word in retail. A lot of companies are trying to reach out to buyers through multiple channels to gain a larger share of the pie. However, many companies are not focusing on delivering a seamless experience to its customers across these channels. A true omni channel experience can be delivered…
The government, last week, released a set of rules that ostensibly tackle the manner in which foreign direct investment can enter the e-commerce industry, but also take a hard look at the impact that deep discounts have had on India’s traditional retail market. Consequently, while the new norms has allowed 100% foreign direct investment (FDI) in…
The holiday season is round the corner and the shopping bags are out. With more and more people willing to buy online, E-commerce industry is going from strength to strength. Also, with the increase in reach of technology there are various e-commerce websites who are trying to increase their share of pie. They are trying…
When Overstock Art reached out to Infinite Analytics, they were facing a problem. Half of their paintings are based on renowned artists like Monet, Renoir, and Klimt. The other half of their art was from lesser known contemporary artists. The relatively unknown artists produce beautiful work, but Overstock Art didn’t have an efficient way to connect…
