Retail Solutions to Sponsor, Speak and Attend Major Industry Events in March

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., March 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Retail Solutions Inc. (RSi), a global provider of cloud-based, Big Data analytics and real-time intelligence for the consumer-products industry, today announced its presence at major industry events and conferences taking place this month.  RSi executives will be on-hand to share how next-generation data sharing is transforming the retailer/supplier relationship resulting in improved speed and accuracy of inventory insights throughout the supply chain, reduced out-of-stocks and improved customer satisfaction, driving to an increase in sales and contributing to the bottom line with lower inventory rates.

First, is the annual Ahold USA Vendor Meeting taking place March 11 at the Giant Center in Hershey, Pa.  Designed to bring together Ahold business partners and suppliers, the event is focused on sharing Ahold's customer-driven approach and how partners help create a business that is more closely connected to customers at the local level.  As a retailer partner of RSi, Ahold's data combined with RSi's tools are used by CPG suppliers to improve sales, reduce waste, and drive efficiencies in promotional spend for both Ahold and its manufacturer partners. 

Next, RSi will sponsor and be a featured speaker at the Big Data Retail Forum. This industry forum takes place in Chicago, March 24-26.  The second installment of the Big Data Retail Forum provides Fortune 500 case-studies and interactive discussions that will help retailers form the blueprint of their organization's big data framework.  RSi Chief Marketing Officer Marie Jackson will serve as the event's Chairperson, providing opening remarks to kick off the three-day event.

Overlapping with Big Data Retail Forum and just a short drive away is the Shopper Marketing Summit also taking place March 24-26 in Schaumburg, Ill.  The Shopper Marketing Summit is an industry conference where experts share knowledge and best practices to help brands and retailers achieve success along the path to purchase.  Senior leaders across all functions of shopper marketing convene to collaborate, learn and share insights about the ever-evolving customer journey.

Across the pond, RSi will sponsor IGD's Product Availability: The Untapped Sales Growth Opportunity, taking place March 27 in London. At the event, cross-functional teams from presenting companies, including RSi customers Unilever and Nestle, will share their journeys and the specific projects that increased on shelf availability.  With an agenda packed with commercial, operational and supply chain know-how, the event will provide attendees with ideas and inspiration to tap the business-wide opportunity of increasing product availability to grow sales and improve shopper loyalty.

"RSi is dedicated to sharing its deep industry knowledge and real-world experiences with consumer goods, retailer and supply chain audiences," said Marie Jackson, CMO of RSi.  "Our March conference schedule exemplifies the diversity and volume of year-long marketing and thought leadership initiatives.  We are pleased to share with our industry peers and prospects how RSi's solutions and proven use cases are leveraged by leading consumer products companies to drive value across the supply chain and throughout the enterprise."

About Retail Solutions Inc.
Retail Solutions Inc. (RSi) is a global provider of Big Data, predictive analytics for the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry.  The company collects and transforms billions of data points on what shoppers are buying every day and makes it insightful and actionable for better tactical and strategic decision-making at the corporate level and in the field.  RSi's innovation and competitive edge comes from the science, algorithms and patented technology that power its cloud-based solutions. The RSi platform is trusted by more than 500 global CPG companies including Colgate-Palmolive, Danone, Diageo, Heineken, Kimberly-Clark, Kraft, L'Oreal, Mondelez, Nestle, Procter & Gamble, and Unilever to maximize product availability, uncover new opportunities, and drive sales. To learn more about the company, visit: www.retailsolutions.com.

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SOURCE Retail Solutions Inc.