Columbus Consulting International

It's here! Holiday 2025. While shoppers are shopping, analysts are busy predicting how the season will turn out for retailers. The National Retail Federation estimates a YOY increase in retail sales of 3.7%-4.2%, hitting $1.0 Trillion for the first time. The season kicked-off with early promotions and pre-Black Friday sales events. In addition to pricing and promotions, retailers are focused on 4 other critical areas of their business. Find out more about these priorities in this month's Retail Today article by Columbus Consulting International's Managing Partner, Lynn Cramer Hughes. Find the article here: https://lnkd.in/ewPQtpT2 #retail #promotions #blackfriday #cybermonday #retailtoday #holiday2025

It's that time of year... the National Retail Federation's Big Show 2026 is fast approaching and Columbus Consulting International is ready. Find us at booth #6815. Make us your first stop to download a copy of our technology solutions vendor maps to help you navigate the show and learn more about our business health checks, data audits and other retail consulting services. Find your 20% off show promot code here: https://lnkd.in/evAZgmn2 #nrf #nrf2026 #retail #grocery #technology

Stop by Columbus Consulting's booth #6815 to get your complimentary vendor technology maps. Ask about our "walk the show" service and how we can help you with a tech stack audit and systems tune-up.

Too many choices can be overwhelming. Columbus Consulting International can help. Our team of retail experts can help you with your martech needs, from assessments and roadmaps to selections and implementations. Find out what we can do for you to help you optimize your business and marketing performance: https://lnkd.in/eAu3xvKS #retail #CMO #marketing #martech #technology

Thank you to all of the guests and panelists who joined us for our Annual Columbus Consulting International Circle LIVE! event last week. This year's event had record registration and featured lively conversations on AI and how retailers are driving profitable innovation through technology. Columbus' CEO Jon Beck kicked-off the morning with his "What's on the Horizon" presentation stating the 4 key areas of retailer focus for 2026. Don't miss the recap on the full event, including headlines from Andrew Jennings OBE, global retail advisor, and Mike Stagg, former CEO and retail executive, fireside chat. Thank you to our event sponsors, advarics, Rithum, SHOPLINE, and Syrup Tech. See the recap here: https://lnkd.in/ejgY95Qv #retail #artificialintelligence #technology #AI #innovation

As a retailer, you may already be "doing AI," but are you getting "value" from AI? Retailers have spend the last few years identifying their business needs and applying artificial intelligence technology to build efficiency and speed in addressing those needs. However, the next 12 months of AI should be focused on this one critical element. Find out more in this article by Columbus Consulting International's Associate Partner Henry Sands. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/gGAdszNr #retail #AI #artificialintelligence #organization #changemanagement