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Basket analysis is a method used to identify products that are frequently purchased together. By analyzing purchase data stored in POS systems and e-commerce purchase history, retailers can understand customer purchasing behavior. This insight can be applied to promoting cross-selling, optimizing store layouts, and improving the accuracy of recommendation engines. This article provides a clear...

RFM analysis is a customer analysis method that evaluates purchasing behavior based on three dimensions: Recency, Frequency, and Monetary. In retail, where large volumes of transaction data are generated daily, segmenting customers using these metrics is a practical first step toward maximizing LTV (lifetime value). This article explains the fundamentals of RFM analysis, how to...

Asia’s retail industry is undergoing a profound reinvention. In markets like Japan and Singapore, retailers face the dual pressure of rising operational costs and a new generation of consumers demanding seamless, personalized, real-time experiences. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a concept of the future. It has now become the backbone of modern retail operations....

Retailers losing 5 to 10 percent of total inventory value to expired stock is not a fringe problem – it is a common operational reality for businesses still relying on manual shelf checks and spreadsheets. For CxOs and digital transformation leaders managing multi-outlet networks across Southeast Asia, that figure represents a direct and largely preventable...

Retail is evolving quickly, but not all changes happen at the same pace. From how customers pay to how inventory is managed and how stores operate, the shift toward digital is reshaping every layer of the industry. For many retailers, the challenge is no longer whether to transform, but how to connect these changes into...

VTI Japan participated in the “CIO Research Group & DX Conference Social Implementation Project Joint Meeting” hosted by the Japan Retail Association on March 18, 2026. The event brought together retail companies, government agencies, and IT firms to discuss the latest developments in retail DX and ongoing efforts toward product information standardization. Addressing the Root...

With the rise of e-commerce, challenges in last-mile logistics, including high costs and missed deliveries, are pressing retailers. According to Ecommerce News, 5% of online orders fail to be delivered on the first attempt, making last-mile logistics a critical pressure point for retailers. At the same time, shopper behavior is evolving. SAP reports that up to...

Knowing exactly which products are running low. Offering personalized discounts the moment a customer walks in. Automatically updating inventory in real time as items are sold. These aren’t just dreams of retail managers. They’re now a reality, thanks to IoT in retail. With the power of connected devices, IoT in retail is revolutionizing how businesses...

Tired of spending hours on employee schedules only to deal with last-minute changes and coverage gaps? You’re not alone. Traditional scheduling methods – spreadsheets, phone calls, and handwritten rosters  – can’t handle the complexity of modern retail and hospitality operations. A shift management system is your digital solution to scheduling chaos.  This guide covers everything...