Rob Saker

1 week ago | databricks.com | Sam Sawyer |Rob Saker

Imagine a future where decisions that once took days or even weeks happen in seconds, managed flawlessly by intelligent systems without human oversight. Perhaps it’s a store manager who previously spent up to 40% of their time sitting in their office reviewing reports. They now instead see an alert on their phone as they walk through the store, ask a question on that smartphone, and receive detailed guidance on how to act within minutes.

Dec 19, 2023 | databricks.com | Sam Sawyer |Rob Saker |Sam Steiny |Bryan Smith

Each January, thousands of leaders from retailers around the globe gather at Javits Center in NYC to attend Retail's Big Show. NRF is an opportunity for leaders to hear thought leadership from their peers, meet with partners, and see the latest and greatest in the world of innovation. We expect AI to be emblazoned everywhere. Many companies have already started renaming their products with AI-friendly names to capture mindshare from customers who may not look beyond the brochures.

Oct 10, 2023 | databricks.com | Sam Steiny |Rob Saker |Justin Fenton

Retailers have long shared sales and inventory data with their suppliers. Combined access to this information enables the two parties to assess consumer demand and plan joint activities to promote consumption. It also allows them to identify and resolve issues leading to out of stocks. In scenarios where retailers may charge supply chain compliance fees, access to this data may help suppliers stay ahead of issues that may lead to penalties.

Jul 21, 2023 | databricks.com | Sam Steiny |Rob Saker |Justin Fenton

Databricks Marketplace means Faster Time-to-Insight for Retailersby Sam Steiny, Rob Saker and Justin FentonJuly 21, 2023 in IndustriesLet's say a distributor reached out wanting to understand what factors are driving the sale of carbonated beverages from customers in their convenience store.

May 2, 2023 | databricks.com | Sam Steiny |Rob Saker |Bryan Smith

by Sam Steiny and Rob SakerMay 2, 2023 in IndustriesWith razor thin margins and increasing competition for the customer, retailers are always looking for new ways to monetize and stay ahead of the curve. Marketing budgets traditionally spent on trade promotions has shifted in part to digital advertising such as Facebook and Google as CPG companies seek greater flexibility and targeting of consumers. This shift in promotional spend comes at the expense of retailers.