A brief guide on leveraging data and analytics in the QSR/Retail space to address opportunities and threats in a fast-evolving industry.

Retailers should consider replacing traditional retail analytics solutions like RetailNext and ShopperTrak with computer vision systems for enhanced accuracy and precision in data collection, real-time analytics, and improved security measures. Computer vision offers comprehensive insights into customer behavior and provides scalability for businesses of various sizes. The integration of computer vision with emerging technologies further positions retailers to adapt to evolving consumer expectations and stay competitive in the dynamic retail landscape.

World Wide Technology is a Gold Sponsor of the Restaurant Leadership Conference, where they will host a breakout session with Wingstop and NVIDIA. The session, titled "AI at the Table: Strategies for Restaurant Brands to Thrive in the Digital Age," will discuss how restaurant brands can use AI to drive growth and operational efficiency. The session will focus on prioritizing AI use cases, establishing a data-centric mindset, and creating a technology and data foundation to scale AI impact. The conference is a platform for strategic insights, networking and actionable solutions in the restaurant industry.

E-commerce has played a growing role in holiday sales over the years. In 2020, the pandemic forced retailers' hands as online shopping became a critical need. This has resulted in ostensibly permanent shifts in consumer spending, shopping habits and expectations. Innovative retailers who anticipated these trends are now experimenting with ways to further improve their reach to consumers.

As we enter the holiday shopping season, here is a helpful cybersecurity prevention and awareness reminder.