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VIDEO – Loop Insights $MTRX.ca Continues Contactless Dominance With Telus Agreement + University Of Houston Back To Back $QUIS.ca $MCLD.ca $NXO.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 9:49 PM on Thursday, September 17th, 2020
Loop Insights – Medium

Sometimes you just have to let the facts speak for themselves. Telus is one of Canada’s largest telecom companies with over 9,000,000 subscribers and a market capitalization of $30,000,000,000 (BILLION) … and they had this to say about Loop Insights (MTRX:TSXV)

Andrew Turner, VP Strategic Operations at TELUS TELUS sees great value in Loop’s real-time data connectivity applications across bricks and mortar retail environments. Known for consistently putting our customers first and driving innovation in the telecommunications industry, we are always looking to elevate our customer experience and provide our customers with more value. We look forward to seeing Loop in action, and learning how we can enhance the customer experience together.”

We don’t know if there is anything more to be said, with MTRX trading over 6,000,000 shares in just 4 hours today – but we will say this for everyone who is new to MTRX, who we’ve been pounding the table on for the last 3 months.

MTRX is one amazing CONTACTLESS technology company who was on its way to great success prior to COIVD-19 and has now risen to super relevancy across North America with 2 powerful applications (and revenue streams):

1.  Contact Tracing – The process of identification of persons who may have come into contact with an infected person, leading to subsequent collection of further information about these contacts 

  • Implemented By University Of Houston Yesterday (September 16, 2020)\
  • Implemented Into the Las Vegas flagship properties of a Global Hospitality company (July 23, 2020)
  • Invited by NCAA DIV 1 BIG EAST CONFERENCE To Present Solution For 11 schools (August 17, 2020)
  • Partnership with BDG sports to deliver NBA, NHL, NCAA and PGA Sporting Events. (August 13, 2020)

2.  Artificial Intelligence Marketing Solutions – To provide personalized promotions and targeted engagement for the bricks and mortar space

If you are looking at all the size and dates of these announcements and noticing a trend, you should be.  Loop Insights is starting to make some very serious inroads with some of the biggest organizations on the continent …. and it’s only September 17th.  

Watch this incredible interview with MTRX CEO, Rob Anson and hear what else he has to say about where Loop Insights is going.

Watch this interview or listen by Podcast on AppleGoogleSpotify or your favourite podcaster.

LOOP Insights $MTRX.ca Signs Agreement with #TELUS $T.ca $TU to Conduct Pilot Across Three Flagship Retail Locations $QUIS.ca $MCLD.ca $NXO.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 6:58 AM on Thursday, September 17th, 2020
Loop Insights – Medium
  • Entered into a limited formal agreement with the TELUS Corporation (TSX: T) NYSE: TU) to conduct a 90-day proof of concept pilot across TELUS’s three flagship corporate retail locations in British Columbia
  • Pilot commenced on August 5 when TELUS deployed Loop’s IoT product Fobi to test and leverage its automated marketing capabilities
  • Connected between the printer and point of sale, Fobi will identify the opportunity to offer print tailored discount codes on the customer receipt for items that may be of interest to the customer based on their purchase

VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 17, 2020 – Loop Insights Inc. (TSXV: MTRX) (the “Company” or “Loop”) – a provider of contactless solutions to drive real-time insights and enhanced customer engagement to the brick and mortar space – is pleased to announce that it has entered into a limited formal agreement with the TELUS Corporation (or “TELUS”) (TSX: T) NYSE: TU), Canada’s leading telecommunications company, to conduct a 90-day proof of concept pilot across TELUS’s three flagship corporate retail locations in British Columbia.

The pilot commenced on August 5 when TELUS deployed Loop’s IoT product Fobi to test and leverage its automated marketing capabilities. Connected between the printer and point of sale, Fobi will identify the opportunity to offer print tailored discount codes on the customer receipt for items that may be of interest to the customer based on their purchase. These real-time capabilities enhance the shopping experience by providing data-driven product suggestions and unique discount codes for future use.

Andrew Turner, VP Strategic Operations at TELUS, said: “TELUS sees great value in Loop’s real-time data connectivity applications across bricks and mortar retail environments. Known for consistently putting our customers first and driving innovation in the telecommunications industry, we are always looking to elevate our customer experience and provide our customers with more value. We look forward to seeing Loop in action, and learning how we can enhance the customer experience together.”

Loop CEO Rob Anson added, “The opportunity to partner with one of Canada’s most respected and successful corporations is an important piece of our puzzle as we look to scale through potential channel reseller partners. TELUS will generate creditable third-party validation and credibility for our brand and go-to-market strategy. Following a successful pilot completion, the scope of this opportunity grows exponentially through channel reseller distribution.”

This Press Release Is Available On The Loop Insights Verified Forum On AGORACOM For Shareholder Discussion and Q&A https://agoracom.com/ir/LoopInsights/forums/discussion

About Loop Insights: Loop Insights Inc. is a Vancouver-based Internet of Things (“IoT”) technology company that delivers transformative artificial intelligence (“AI”) automated marketing, contact tracing, and contactless solutions to the brick and mortar space. Its unique IoT device, Fobi, enables data connectivity across online and on-premise platforms to provide real-time, detailed insights and automated, personalized engagement. Its ability to integrate seamlessly into existing infrastructure, and customize campaigns according to each vertical, creates a highly scalable solution for its prospective global clients that span industries. Loop Insights operates in the telecom, casino gaming, sports and entertainment, hospitality, and retail industries, in Canada, the US, the UK, Latin America, Australia, Japan, and Indonesia. Loops products and services are backed by Amazons Partner Network.

About TELUS
TELUS (TSX: T, NYSE: TU) is a dynamic, world-leading communications and information technology company with $14.8 billion in annual revenue and 15.3 million customer connections spanning wireless, data, IP, voice, television, entertainment, video and security. We leverage our global-leading technology to enable remarkable human outcomes. Our longstanding commitment to putting our customers first fuels every aspect of our business, making us a distinct leader in customer service excellence and loyalty. TELUS Health is Canada’s largest healthcare IT provider, and TELUS International delivers the most innovative business process solutions to some of the world’s most established brands.

Driven by our passionate social purpose to connect all Canadians for good, our deeply meaningful and enduring philosophy to give where we live has inspired our team members and retirees to contribute more than $736 million and 1.4 million days of service since 2000. This unprecedented generosity and unparalleled volunteerism have made TELUS the most giving company in the world.

For more information about TELUS, please visit telus.com, follow us @TELUSNews on Twitter and @Darren_Entwistle on Instagram.

Forward-Looking Statements/Information:

This news release contains certain statements which constitute forward-looking statements or information. Such forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, some of which are beyond Loop’s control, including the impact of general economic conditions, industry conditions, and competition from other industry participants, stock market volatility and the ability to access sufficient capital from internal and external sources. Although Loop believes that the expectations in its forward-looking statements are reasonable, they are based on factors and assumptions concerning future events which may prove to be inaccurate. Those factors and assumptions are based upon currently available information. Such forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could influence actual results or events and cause actual results or events to differ materially from those stated, anticipated or implied in the forward-looking statements. As such, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements, as no assurance can be provided as to future results, levels of activity or achievements. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date of this news release and, except as required by applicable law, Loop does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or to revise any of the included forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. The forward-looking statements contained in this document are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. Trading in the securities of Loop should be considered highly speculative. There can be no assurance that Loop will be able to achieve all or any of its proposed objectives.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

SOURCE LOOP Insights Inc.

Loop Insights $MTRX.ca Signs Agreement With #NCAA DIV. 1 SCHOOL – University Of Houston Athletics To Implement Contactless Platform For Tracing And Cashless Commerce $QUIS.ca $MCLD.ca $NXO.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 7:09 AM on Wednesday, September 16th, 2020
Loop Insights – Medium
  • Announces the signing of an agreement with the University of Houston Athletics to implement Loop’s contactless, artificial intelligence marketing solutions
  • Will provide personalized promotions and targeted engagement, as well as, Loop’s leading contact tracing solutions for the purposes of supporting resumption plans that provide a safe environment for fans and guests attending Houston football games at TDECU Stadium
  • Loop’s e-commerce solutions will be integrated within the platform to provide fans with an ability to purchase event tickets, concessions, merchandise products, and parking services without having to use physical cash

VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 16, 2020 – Loop Insights Inc. (MTRX: TSXV) (the “Company” or “Loop”), a provider of contactless solutions and artificial intelligence (“AI”) to drive automated marketing, contact tracing, and contactless solutions to the brick and mortar space, is pleased to announce the signing of an agreement with the University of Houston Athletics (“UH”) to implement Loop’s contactless, artificial intelligence marketing solutions to provide personalized promotions and targeted engagement, as well as, Loop’s leading contact tracing solutions for the purposes of supporting resumption plans that provide a safe environment for fans and guests attending Houston football games at TDECU Stadium.

The University of Houston is a public research university in Houston, Texas, and the main institution of the University of Houston System. Founded in 1927, UH is the third-largest university in Texas, with over 47,000 students.

LOOP SOLUTION TO PROVIDE HOUSTON ATHLETICS WITH ABILITY TO ACHIEVE CASHLESS AND CONTACTLESS GOALS

Given the health risks related to COVID-19 and the uncertainty about the duration of its impact on society, UH Athletics will be working with Loop in the development and implementation of a contactless and cashless solution for fans and guests attending events at TDECU Stadium. Loop’s services will help Houston Athletics deliver on this goal by first implementing its contact tracing solution, which will provide Houston football fans and guests safe and secure access when attending events. 

Secondly, Loop’s e-commerce solutions will be integrated within the platform to provide fans with an ability to purchase event tickets, concessions, merchandise products, and parking services without having to use physical cash. 

Finally, with users now using the platform to conduct their purchases and access events, Loop’s artificial intelligence marketing services will provide unmatched personalized promotions and engagement opportunities, creating a more interactive fan experience at Houston athletic events. Loop’s services and technologies will offer a more robust game day experience for all Houston football fans.

Loop Insights CEO Rob Anson stated, “Our first priority is reopening and keeping campus doors open through our proven and scalable contact tracing platform. Secondly, we want to help UH maintain and increase its revenues. We expect to generate meaningful revenue from monthly fees associated to active users on the Loop platform as well through participation in a revenue share. With our integrated product stack, UH and all of the other 356 NCAA Div.1 colleges can gain immediate access to all of Loop’s products and services and benefit from increased profitability through streamlined operational efficiencies. We intend to deliver a future proof campus experience, so the next wave of Covid-19 does not close their doors for good. Loop is the complete solution.”  

University of Houstons Deputy Athletic Director David Tagliarino stated, “A main goal for us is to administer enhanced safety protocols and best practices, measures that instill confidence among our fans and guests during these challenging times due to Covid-19. Loop’s solution is appealing because it also provides fully automated and personalized fan experiences with large-scale user adoption and enhanced fan engagement opportunities. In addition to improving the way we interact with fans inside and outside the stadium, Loop’s contact tracing will greatly assist our efforts in returning fans to our venues in a safe and prudent manner.”

This Press Release Is Available On The Loop Insights Verified Forum On AGORACOM For Shareholder Discussion and Q&A https://agoracom.com/ir/LoopInsights/forums/discussion

About Houston Athletics

University of Houston Athletics sponsors 17 intercollegiate sports for nearly 400 student-athletes. The department’s mission is to develop its student-athletes into champions for life and focuses daily on the success and welfare of its student-athletes. A member of the American Athletic Conference, Houston has led its league in conference championships in each of the last five seasons. For more information on UH Athletics, visit UHCougars.com.

About Loop Insights

Loop Insights Inc. is a Vancouver-based Internet of Things (“IoT”) technology company that delivers transformative artificial intelligence (“AI”) automated marketing, contact tracing, and contactless solutions to the brick and mortar space. Its unique IoT device, Fobi, enables data connectivity across online and on-premise platforms to provide real-time, detailed insights and automated, personalized engagement. Its ability to integrate seamlessly into existing infrastructure, and customize campaigns according to each vertical, creates a highly scalable solution for its prospective global clients that span industries. Loop Insights operates in the telecom, casino gaming, sports and entertainment, hospitality, and retail industries, in Canada, the US, the UK, Latin America, Australia, Japan, and Indonesia.

Forward-Looking Statements/Information: 

This news release contains certain statements which constitute forward-looking statements or information. Such forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, some of which are beyond Loop’s control, including the impact of general economic conditions, industry conditions, and competition from other industry participants, stock market volatility and the ability to access sufficient capital from internal and external sources. Although Loop believes that the expectations in its forward-looking statements are reasonable, they are based on factors and assumptions concerning future events which may prove to be inaccurate. Those factors and assumptions are based upon currently available information. Such forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could influence actual results or events and cause actual results or events to differ materially from those stated, anticipated or implied in the forward-looking statements. As such, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements, as no assurance can be provided as to future results, levels of activity or achievements. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date of this news release and, except as required by applicable law, Loop does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or to revise any of the included forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. The forward-looking statements contained in this document are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. Trading in the securities of Loop should be considered highly speculative. There can be no assurance that Loop will be able to achieve all or any of its proposed objectives. 

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. 

SOURCE LOOP Insights Inc.

#IoT and Big Data: 6 Retail and Financial Services Trends to Watch Out For – SPONSOR: Loop Insights Inc. $MTRX.ca $QUIS.ca $MCLD.ca $NXO.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 2:42 PM on Friday, September 11th, 2020

SPONSOR: Loop Insights Inc. (MTRX:TSX-V) is levelling the playing field between online retail giants and brick & mortar businesses. What if you could receive the same personalization and experience you get from online shopping, but in brick and mortar stores? Loop Insights is doing just that. Brick and mortar retail isn’t going anywhere, but it does need to adapt to offer better in-store customer experiences. Loop Insights solves a significant problem for traditional retailers – big and small – who are losing customers to e-commerce retail. Learn more.

Loop Insights – Medium

IoT and Big Data: 6 Retail and Financial Services Trends to Watch Out For

  • IoT Will Revolutionize Point of Sale (POS) Payments
  • The POS industry is projected to be worth an estimated $109 billion by 2025, and IoT technology will play no small role in making this happen: while the best POS systems available today have a number of impressive features, POS technology will only evolve.
  • The rise of smart POS systems will result in the widespread adoption of biometric POS, the rise of mobile POS payments, digital product tracking that eliminates queues and makes remote payments easy, and much more

More importantly, IoT and big data enable the effective storage, processing, and transmission of data in a way that is more secure while providing advanced analytics that thoroughly monitors and notifies you of potential data breaches. This will make POS systems more secure and reliable further enhancing the retail industry.Bamidele Onibalusi – September 3, 2020

While the impact of the IoT industry in the past few years has been nothing short of impressive, the disruption this technology will bring to the financial services market will be just as impactful.

According to a research study by Markets and Markets, the global banking and financial services IoT market is expected to grow from $249.5 million to $2.03 billion by 2023. That’s an eight-fold growth in just five years or a CAGR of approximately 52 percent. IoT technology in the retail industry is also expected to grow to $35 billion by the end of this year.While the impact of the IoT industry in the past few years has been nothing short of impressive, the disruption this technology will bring to the financial services market will be just as impressive. Click To Tweet

Below are six key trends that will drive the growth of IoT and big data in finance and retail.

1. IoT Will Make Risk Assessment Seamless and Easy

One area where IoT technology will be disruptive in the near future is that of risk assessment. Think about how risk assessment currently works in the financial services sector. It’s a very subjective process similar to the one that triggered the 2008 Great Recession. Now imagine a future that allows for smart risk assessment by using big data and IoT technologies.

First, IoT and big data will make it easy to acquire vast amounts of data that are used to determine a customers’ risk status. This data can then be smartly analyzed in a way that the risk profile of any company or individual becomes convenient and easy. The data can also be used to forecast future risks for individuals and organizations.

2. IoT Will Enhance and Automate Security in Financial Institutions

IoT technology will contribute to a more secure future, particularly in the retail and financial services industry. 

Connected smart cameras and motion sensors are just two of the smart technologies financial institutions and retailers can deploy for better security. These technologies will not only automatically react to intrusions by thieves and unauthorized third parties (by shutting down certain systems, locking down the premises so that the intruder is unable to leave, and immediately notifying you and providing an abundance of information that you can act upon), but it will also act to protect against environmental hazards that can pose security threats or result in damage.

3. IoT Will Revolutionize Point of Sale (POS) Payments

The POS industry is projected to be worth an estimated $109 billion by 2025, and IoT technology will play no small role in making this happen: while the best POS systems available today have a number of impressive features, POS technology will only evolve. The rise of smart POS systems will result in the widespread adoption of biometric POS, the rise of mobile POS payments, digital product tracking that eliminates queues and makes remote payments easy, and much more.

More importantly, IoT and big data enable the effective storage, processing, and transmission of data in a way that is more secure while providing advanced analytics that thoroughly monitors and notifies you of potential data breaches. This will make POS systems more secure and reliable further enhancing the retail industry.

4. More Efficient Inventory Management

Retailers very well know the cost of an inefficient inventory management system. Data shows that U.S. retailers lose an estimated $45 billion annually due to not having the required inventory in stock and a whopping $224 billion due to having excess inventory. 

IoT and big data will be able to fix inventory woes. Automated IoT inventory management systems that make real-time tracking of inventory easy at the point of sale will be in every retail store sooner rather than later. The inventory system automatically generates data to show currently in-stock items and effectively analyzes this data to predict future inventory requirements.

5. Smart Asset Movement and Monitoring

Asset monitoring is currently partially automated due to the use of computers and technology, but still involves a lot of manual process and checks. IoT and big data will change this.

First, IoT will automate the process of gathering data and real-time information that can be automatically analyzed to understand the current state of things and predict the future. IoT also makes effective use of sensors attached to assets to track them (paying attention to variables that include temperature, humidity, proximity, and movement) and then automatically generate useful data about these assets. This allows for enhanced real-time monitoring of the health and movement of assets.

6. Increasing Use of Wearable Tech for Financial Transactions

Smartwatches and wearable technology that automatically monitor human health and activity are increasingly prevalent. These devices provide essential information about the health of the wearer at all times. Now, think about something similar for payments: you walk into the bank and the bank’s IoT system connects to your wearable device which sends essential information about your activity to the bank. Not only does this eliminate a lot of time-wasting manual processes and improve customer satisfaction, but it also makes it easier to perform contactless transactions while at the same time ensuring optimal security.

The financial industry is already reaping the benefits of IoT and big data. As more businesses see the advantages of IoT, the adoption rate to improve outdated business practices will rapidly increase.

Source: https://www.iotforall.com/iot-and-big-data-6-retail-and-financial-services-trends-to-watch-out-for/

Why #AI and #IoT will play a big role in retail of tomorrow – SPONSOR: Loop Insights Inc. $MTRX.ca $QUIS.ca $MCLD.ca $NXO.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 2:53 PM on Thursday, September 10th, 2020

SPONSOR: Loop Insights Inc. (MTRX:TSX-V) is levelling the playing field between online retail giants and brick & mortar businesses. What if you could receive the same personalization and experience you get from online shopping, but in brick and mortar stores? Loop Insights is doing just that. Brick and mortar retail isn’t going anywhere, but it does need to adapt to offer better in-store customer experiences. Loop Insights solves a significant problem for traditional retailers – big and small – who are losing customers to e-commerce retail. Learn more.

Loop Insights – Medium

Why AI and IoT will play a big role in retail of tomorrow

  • While e-commerce’s growth has accelerated by “four to six years” according to a recent report published by Adobe indicated that on the ground retailers are now embracing digital-first approaches in order to acclimate to the new norms of social distancing and minimized contact
  • By enlisting artificial intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, the retail sector is implementing new approaches to enhance customer experience, drive sales, and, most importantly, ensure the safety of employees and retailers in stores

The pandemic has left irreversible changes within the retail industry as consumer behavior during a time of limited and regulated movement evolved. A PYMNTS 2020 Remote Payments Study reported that mobile devices are the most popular device for online shopping, with up to 72% of consumers using their mobile devices to shop. 

The explosion of online shopping saw an increase of 146% in online retail orders as of April 21, 2020 when compared to the same period last year. While e-commerce’s growth has accelerated by “four to six years” according to a recent report published by Adobe indicated that on the ground retailers are now embracing digital-first approaches in order to acclimate to the new norms of social distancing and minimized contact. By enlisting artificial intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, the retail sector is implementing new approaches to enhance customer experience, drive sales, and, most importantly, ensure the safety of employees and retailers in stores.  

AI

AI applications can accommodate multiple retail scenarios; AI in the retail market is set to hit US$19.9 billion by 2027, with leading brands already placing AI in storefronts. 

Luxury department store Neiman Marcus makes it easier for customers to find items through visual search. The company’s Snap.find.shop. app is powered by AI, and it enables customers to seek items that match closely with photos they’ve taken. 

At Macy’s, customers can seek the assistance of the company’s On Call app for a better shopping experience. Macy’s On Call app is tailored with answers for specific stores. Customers can chat with an AI-backed bot for inventory checking and directions to navigate around the store. Interestingly, the AI bot is able to detect if a customer is getting frustrated and alert a store associate for help.

These projects were already well in place before the pandemic but will play a bigger role post-COVID, serving as an example for other retailers seeking to incorporate technology. These AI-inspired solutions are customer-centric and could potentially take over the role of store associates, which helps reduce the risks for retail employees at this time. 

IoT 

If AI solutions are adopted for enhanced services and to ease the burden of store personnel, IoT is then famed for their data-driven approaches to turbocharge core operations in retail. 

Recently, Auchan Retail Portugal, with a network of 34 supermarkets and hypermarkets across the European country, announced it would deploy a fleet of autonomous robots for optimized shelf monitoring. 

These autonomous robots will circle around the stores up to three times daily to capture photos of every shelf and aisle. The captured photos are then digitized at scale with computer vision and IoT, and then converted into reports with actionable insights for store staff to act upon. The reports delivered through a mobile app will boost store employees’ efficiency in managing, prioritizing, and resolving shelf issues.Andre Vieira, Digital Director at Auchan Retail Portugal, noted that “innovation, through the search for digital strategies, focused on people and improving customer service is one of Auchan’s great bets. With the introduction of autonomous robots, Auchan wants to improve productivity in stores, and optimize the supply chain, freeing employees to focus 100% on the mission of providing a better customer experience.”

Source: https://techhq.com/2020/08/why-ai-and-iot-will-play-a-big-role-in-retail-of-tomorrow/

#IoT In Retail Market Will Reach USD 101,000.20 Million with Significant CAGR of 18.9% by 2026 – SPONSOR: Loop Insights Inc. $MTRX.ca $QUIS.ca $MCLD.ca $NXO.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 6:18 PM on Wednesday, August 26th, 2020
SPONSOR: Loop Insights Inc. (MTRX:TSX-V) is levelling the playing field between online retail giants and brick & mortar businesses. What if you could receive the same personalization and experience you get from online shopping, but in brick and mortar stores? Loop Insights is doing just that. Brick and mortar retail isn’t going anywhere, but it does need to adapt to offer better in-store customer experiences. Loop Insights solves a significant problem for traditional retailers – big and small – who are losing customers to e-commerce retail. Learn more.
Loop Insights – Medium

IoT In Retail Market Will Reach USD 101,000.20 Million with Significant CAGR of 18.9% by 2026

  • Global IoT in Retail Market is accounted for $21,235.98 million in 2018 and is expected to reach $101,000.20 million by 2026 growing at a CAGR of 18.9% during the forecast period
  • Some of the key factors influencing the market growth include demand for improved flexibility, increasing adoption of smartphones and deteriorating cost of machinery

By: Orian Research

Global IoT in Retail Market is accounted for $21,235.98 million in 2018 and is expected to reach $101,000.20 million by 2026 growing at a CAGR of 18.9% during the forecast period.Some of the key factors influencing the market growth include demand for improved flexibility, increasing adoption of smartphones and deteriorating cost of machinery. However, need of general standards are restricting the market growth.

Some of the key players profiled in the IoT in Retail Market include Apple, General Electric, Google, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company, Hitachi, Honeywell, Huawei, IBM, Intel, Microsoft, NEC, Oracle, Rockwell Automation, Salesforce, Samsung, SAP AG, Siemens, Texas Instruments Inc., Verizon and Zebra Technologies.

Internet of Things helps in linking various smart devices to ease the process and sharing of data amongst peers. There are various devices such as sensors, smartphones, and wearable’s, which gather data from the devices that can be utilized to improve customer’s experience.

Among Application, Offshore segment is expected to grow at the significant market share during the forecast period. This can be accredited to the rising focus to significantly reduce the in-house IT costs, allowing interior IT staffs to focus more on the core competencies. In order to get rid of the possibility of data safety threats, managed service providers are extremely investing in data security & safety.

Source: https://scientect.com/uncategorized/196227/iot-in-retail-market-worth-101000-20-billion-with-cagr-of-18-9-by-2026-top-players-apple-general-electric-google-hewlett-packard-enterprise-company-hitachi-honeywell-huawei/

Loop Insights $MTRX.ca and $KABN.ca North America Partner to Launch #AI Driven Merchant and Consumer Rewards Programs, Secured by #Biometrics and #Blockchain $QUIS.ca $MCLD.ca $NXO.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 7:11 AM on Tuesday, August 25th, 2020
Loop Insights – Medium
  • Announced an initial partnership agreement with KABN Systems North America Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of KABN System NA Holding Corp. (CSE: KABN), a Canadian Fintech company that specializes in continuous online identity verification, management and monetization in Canada and the US
  • As the world goes more digital and more “check-ins” are required for contact tracing purposes, KABN NA can also enhance Loop’s contact tracing check-in solution with its proprietary blockchain technology
  • The global blockchain market size is expected to grow from USD 3.0 billion in 2020 to USD 39.7 billion by 2025, at an impressive Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 67.3% during 2020–2025 (source: www.marketsandmarkets.com). 

VANCOUVER, BC and TORONTO, Aug 25, 2020 – Loop Insights Inc. (TSXV: MTRX) (the “Company” or “Loop”), a provider of contactless solutions and artificial intelligence (“AI”) to drive automated marketing, contact tracing, and contactless solutions to the brick and mortar space, is pleased to announce an initial partnership agreement with KABN Systems North America Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of KABN System NA Holding Corp. (CSE: KABN) (“KABN NA” or “KABN North America”), a Canadian Fintech company that specializes in continuous online identity verification, management and monetization in Canada and the US.

TOGETHER, THE COMPANIES WILL CREATE A VERIFIED DIGITAL ID CHECK-IN SYSTEM FOR LARGE SCALE VENUES

As the world goes more digital and more “check-ins” are required for contact tracing purposes, KABN NA can also enhance Loop’s contact tracing check-in solution with its proprietary blockchain technology. The global blockchain market size is expected to grow from USD 3.0 billion in 2020 to USD 39.7 billion by 2025, at an impressive Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 67.3% during 2020–2025 (source: www.marketsandmarkets.com). 

KABN NA’s Liquid Avatar program increases the security within Loop’s services. Customer information and identities are protected by blockchain technology- the highest level of protection. This identity verification enhancement for Loop comes at a great time. It accelerates conversations with large scale business development opportunities, such as schools, stadiums, and governments that are reopening and seek fast and secure contact tracing check-in platforms.

COMBINATION OF LOOP AND KABN NA TECHNOLOGIES RESULTS IN POWERFUL AND COMPLIANT SOLUTION FOR MERCHANTS

KABN NA, in its simplest form, turns the major problem of data privacy into a profit for individuals by giving them complete control over what data is visible on sites and platforms throughout the web. 

In order to deliver this level of control, KABN has created Liquid Avatar, a powerful platform that allows users to create digital icons representing their online personas. An individual can create different Liquid Avatars to share different levels of private data with different facets of their life, such as social media, professional, business, e-commerce, and banking. 

Every Liquid Avatar is biometric and blockchain secured. 

On the other hand, Loop Insights provides merchants with a turnkey solution, driven by artificial intelligence. This allows them to unlock their bricks and mortar data in real-time to make smarter, faster, data-driven decisions that deliver personalized promotions and targeted engagement—leading to higher conversions and transaction revenue in professional sports, entertainment, and retail industries.

As a result of the partnership that converges the powerful technologies of both Loop and KABN NA, the tremendous value will be created for retailers and e-commerce stores due to transacting with known users who have been biometrically verified identity with a blockchain-enabled digital wallet. 

In turn, this will provide merchants with the ability to push, customized offers, promotions, and other incentives based on permission-based data to a known, real person. This is extremely valuable in an environment fraught by bots and fake accounts.

NEW BUSINESS MODELS AND REVENUE STREAMS FULLY COMPLIANT WITH GLOBAL DATA PRIVACY LAWS

Moreover, the combination of these powerful standalone technologies will provide Loop and KABN NA with new business models that are compliant with jurisdictional privacy laws and regulations, where the user has management and control over the data.

KABN NA CEO, Ben Kessler: “We are very excited to partner with Loop to create a more interactive and rewarding experience for consumers. We believe that combining our efforts and solutions builds both a robust data and identity verification platform as well as, a personalized, customer-first loyalty solution. We look forward to leveraging all of these enhanced capabilities to expand our retail client and brand partner opportunities.”

Loop CEO Rob Anson: “The convergence of Loop’s IoT and AI technology with KABN NA’s Blockchain and digital identity platform is compelling and will lead to many new possible global revenue opportunities. This exciting partnership unlocks potential new ways for us to monetize our services, expand our client networks, and further accelerate our pursuit on a global scale.”

PARTNERSHIP UNLOCKS NEW WAYS FOR LOOP TO FURTHER MONETIZE ITS INSIGHTS AND ENGAGEMENT PLATFORM THROUGH RETAIL CLIENTS AND BRAND PARTNERS

Under the partnership, Loop will participate in potential revenue generated from KABN NA’s Liquid Avatar program, which includes a percentage of the sign-ups, commissions, and service fees that KABN generates from brands, retailers, other businesses, and affiliates. Loop intends to leverage brand and corporate interest to gain revenue from its third-party programmatic advertising platform.

Combining Loop’s AI-powered retail analytics and engagement with KABN’s Liquid Avatar digital identity platform, KABN KASH, a cashback and loyalty engine, and the KABN Visa card program, the partnership will create new revenue-generating opportunities for Loop. In addition to Loop’s current engagement service offerings, Loop will now be able to offer KABN KASH (cashback and rewards) and the KABN Card to its growing base of retailers and in so doing, expand its monetization efforts, while also growing its base of users and user-generated data. 

This Press Release Is Available On The Loop Insights Verified Forum On AGORACOM For Shareholder Discussion and Q&A https://agoracom.com/ir/LoopInsights/forums/discussion

About KABN North Americawww.kabnnaholdco.com

KABN Systems NA Holdings Corp. through its wholly owned subsidiary KABN Systems North America Inc. focuses on the verification, management and monetization of digital identity, empowering users to control and benefit from its use of their online identity.

KABN propriety technology suite includes 4 key products:

Liquid Avatar allows users to create high quality digital icons representing their online personas. These icons, in conjunction with KABN ID, allows users to manage and control their Digital Identity and to use Liquid Avatars to share public and permission based private data when they want and with whom they want. www.liquidavatar.com

KABN ID is an Always On, biometric and blockchain based digital identity validation and verification platform allowing users to continuously and confidently prove themselves throughout the online community.

KABN Card is a Visa approved prepaid card program allowing users to manage both digital and fiat currencies and earn cashback and other loyalty incentives. www.kabncard.com

KABN KASH is a cashback, loyalty and engagement program that powers the KABN revenue ecosystem.

KABN provides its products and services at no cost to consumers and generates revenues through permission-based partner programs. www.kabnkash.com

For more information, please visit www.kabnnaholdco.com or www.kabnsystemsna.com

About Loop Insights: Loop Insights Inc. is a Vancouver-based Internet of Things (“IoT”) technology company that delivers transformative artificial intelligence (“AI”) automated marketing, contact tracing, and contactless solutions to the brick and mortar space. Its unique IoT device, Fobi, enables data connectivity across online and on-premise platforms to provide real-time, detailed insights and automated, personalized engagement. Its ability to integrate seamlessly into existing infrastructure, and customize campaigns according to each vertical, creates a highly scalable solution for its prospective global clients that span industries. Loop Insights operates in the telecom, casino gaming, sports and entertainment, hospitality, and retail industries, in Canada, the US, the UK, Latin America, Australia, Japan, and Indonesia.

The TSXV and CSE have not reviewed and do not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

This news release does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities in the United States.

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This press release contains certain “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation and may also contain statements that may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking information and forward-looking statements are not representative of historical facts or information or current condition, but instead represent only LOOP and KABN NA beliefs regarding future events, plans or objectives, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and outside of LOOP and KABN NA’s control. Generally, such forward-looking information or forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “plans”, “expects” or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “forecasts”, “intends”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate”, or “believes”, or variations of such words and phrases or may contain statements that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will be taken”, “will continue”, “will occur” or “will be achieved”. The forward-looking information and forward-looking statements contained herein may include, but is not limited to, information concerning the ability of LOOP and KABN NA to generate revenues, roll out new programs and to successfully achieve business objectives, and expectations for other economic, business, and/or competitive factors.

By identifying such information and statements in this manner, LOOP and KABN NA are alerting the reader that such information and statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such information and statements. In addition, in connection with the forward-looking information and forward-looking statements contained in this press release, LOOP and KABN NA have made certain assumptions. Among the key factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking information and statements are the following: changes in general economic, business and political conditions, including changes in the financial markets; changes in applicable laws; compliance with extensive government regulation. Should one or more of these risks, uncertainties or other factors materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking information or statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated or expected.

Although LOOP and KABN NA believe that the assumptions and factors used in preparing, and the expectations contained in, the forward-looking information and statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on such information and statements, and no assurance or guarantee can be given that such forward-looking information and statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information and statements. The forward-looking information and forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, and LOOP and KABN NA do not undertake to update any forward-looking information and/or forward-looking statements that are contained or referenced herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws. All subsequent written and oral forward- looking information and statements attributable to LOOP and KABN NA or persons acting on its behalf is expressly qualified in its entirety by this notice.

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VIDEO: Loop Insights $MTRX.ca Pilot In 20 Locations Of Biggest CBD Retailer In America Could Lead To 550 Stores $QUIS.ca $MCLD.ca $NXO.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 5:08 PM on Thursday, August 20th, 2020
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Loop Insights (MTRX:TSXV) could very well be the best e-commerce technology company we’ve seen in the past 10 years.  We thought it when we saw it for the first time … and then the thinking really took hold when we showed Loop’s technology to retailer friends of ours, who jumped out of their phones.  

So what does Loop do? 

As their name suggests, they close the loop between brick and mortar locations and their e-commerce stores

But how do they do that?

Well, we know that all e-commerce sites have easy access to real-time insights, which leads to personal marketing.  That’s how:

  • Amazon recommends a product based on a real-time purchase you are making;
  • Spotify recommends music based on music you are listening to in real-time; 
  • NetFlix recommends other movies based on what you just watched.

What Loop is doing is creating that same experience for you in a physical retail location, which has NEVER been done.  Whether you are in a hotel, casino, store, or stadium, Loop’s disruptive capability creates a real-time increase in spend, loyalty, foot traffic and wallet share.   But don’t just take our word for it, here is what the largest brick & mortar CBD retailer in America had to say:  

“There’s no greater time to utilize top-tier artificial intelligence technology to gain an edge in this industry. Our customer base is huge, and it’s important to understand their needs and preferences to maximize basket size, loyalty and wallet share. We look forward to working with Loop and building unparalleled experiences for our customers.”

  If that wasn’t enough, here is what MTRX announced last month:  

Now you know why we’re calling Loop Insights the best e-commerce technology company we’ve seen in 10 years.  

Grab your favourite summer beverage, get comfortable and watch this powerful video with CEO, Rob Anson.    

Watch this interview or listen by Podcast on AppleGoogleSpotify or your favourite podcaster.

Loop Insights $MTRX.ca Signs Pilot Agreement For 20 Locations Of Largest American #CBD Retailer, With Over 550 Stores Across 41 States $QUIS.ca $MCLD.ca $NXO.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 7:14 AM on Thursday, August 20th, 2020
Loop Insights – Medium
  • Announced the signing of a Pilot Agreement with Sunflora Inc., to implement Loop’s analytics platform into 20 of its Your CBD Store retail locations
  • Your CBD Store is the largest CBD brick and mortar retailer in the United States, selling award-winning SunMed products
  • Upon successful completion of the Pilot, it is the intention of both parties to implement Loop’s artificial intelligence driven analytics platform across all 550+ Your CBD Store locations in 41 States across America

VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 20, 2020 – Loop Insights Inc. (TSXV: MTRX) (the “Company” or “Loop”), a provider of contactless solutions and artificial intelligence (“AI”) to drive real-time insights, automated marketing, and contact tracing to the brick and mortar space, is pleased to announced the signing of a Pilot Agreement with Sunflora Inc., to implement Loop’s analytics platform into 20 of its Your CBD Store retail locations.

OPPORTUNITY FOR FULL IMPLEMENTATION ACROSS 550+  LOCATIONS

Your CBD Store is the largest CBD brick and mortar retailer in the United States, selling award-winning SunMed products.  Upon successful completion of the Pilot, it is the intention of both parties to implement Loop’s artificial intelligence driven analytics platform across all 550+ Your CBD Store locations in 41 States across America.

Sunflora President of Franchise Systems, Jay Benge stated “There’s no greater time to utilize top-tier artificial intelligence technology to gain an edge in this industry. Our customer base is huge, and it’s important to understand their needs and preferences to maximize basket size, loyalty and wallet share. We look forward to working with Loop and building unparalleled experiences for our customers.”

PILOT AGREEMENT STEMS FROM VEND RESELLER PARTNERSHIP

On August 10th, Loop announced a “Reseller Partnership And First Sale With Vend, A Global POS Company Used In 25,000 Stores Across 140 Countries”.  In that announcement Loop and Vend announced the first sale to a Vend client with 30 stores across North America.

Today’s announcement represents the second deal through Vend in just 10 days, which bodes well for the future of the partnership and further demonstrates the efficacy of the Company’s artificial intelligence driven marketing solution to the brick and mortar space.

Loop Insights CEO, Rob Anson stated “Our Vend partnership has already demonstrated great value for Loop by rapidly accelerating our entry into large verticals such as CBD retail. CBD sales are seeing massive growth rates since the start of the pandemic, so this Pilot with Sunflora Inc. puts Loop in a very strong position to become a partner to the massive CBD retail market.”

US CBD SALES PROJECTED TO REACH $24 BILLION BY 2023, WITH ANNUAL GROWTH RATE OF 107%.

CBD product sales growth in the US is growing at a remarkable pace, growing 706% percent from 2018 to 2019 ($620M to $5B) and a projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2018 and 2023 of 107%.  In comparison, cannabis sales are expected to see a CAGR of around 25%.  Experts believe CBD’s growth is due to its entrance into major pharmacy and retail chains. Loop’s ability to provide real-time insights to Sunflora Inc., across its storefronts will help manage their inventory and supply chain, while building robust customer data and engagement.

This Press Release Is Available On The Loop Insights Verified Forum On AGORACOM For Shareholder Discussion and Q&A https://agoracom.com/ir/LoopInsights/forums/discussion

About Your CBD Store: Your CBD Store is the largest CBD retailer in the United States and the exclusive home of award-winning, hemp-derived SunMed products. With more than 550+ stores in 41 states, we are bringing the highest quality CBD experience to customers nationwide. Its parent company, Sunflora Inc., produces quality products for health and wellness, skincare, and pet products.

About Loop Insights: Loop Insights Inc. is a Vancouver-based Internet of Things (“IoT”) technology company that delivers transformative artificial intelligence (“AI”) automated marketing, contact tracing, and contactless solutions to the brick and mortar space. Its unique IoT device, Fobi, enables data connectivity across online and on-premise platforms to provide real-time, detailed insights and automated, personalized engagement. Its ability to integrate seamlessly into existing infrastructure, and customize campaigns according to each vertical, creates a highly scalable solution for its prospective global clients that span industries. Loop Insights operates in the telecom, casino gaming, sports and entertainment, hospitality, and retail industries, in Canada, the US, the UK, Latin America, Australia, Japan, and Indonesia.

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This news release contains certain statements which constitute forward-looking statements or information. Such forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, some of which are beyond Loop’s control, including the impact of general economic conditions, industry conditions, and competition from other industry participants, stock market volatility and the ability to access sufficient capital from internal and external sources. Although Loop believes that the expectations in its forward-looking statements are reasonable, they are based on factors and assumptions concerning future events which may prove to be inaccurate. Those factors and assumptions are based upon currently available information. Such forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could influence actual results or events and cause actual results or events to differ materially from those stated, anticipated or implied in the forward-looking statements. As such, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements, as no assurance can be provided as to future results, levels of activity or achievements. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date of this news release and, except as required by applicable law, Loop does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or to revise any of the included forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. The forward-looking statements contained in this document are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. Trading in the securities of Loop should be considered highly speculative. There can be no assurance that Loop will be able to achieve all or any of its proposed objectives. 

Artificial Intelligence #AI in Retail Market Worth $19.9 billion by 2027 SPONSOR: Loop Insights $MTRX.ca $QUIS.ca $MCLD.ca $NXO.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 4:57 PM on Monday, August 17th, 2020

SPONSOR:  Loop Insights Inc. (MTRX:TSX-V) The company is levelling the playing field between online retail giants and brick & mortar businesses by providing transformative artificial intelligence services and IoT solutions. All e-commerce sites have easy access to company-wide connectivity, real-time insights, and personalized marketing. What Loop is doing is creating those same tools for physical retail, whether it is a restaurant, hotel, casino, store, or stadium. Loop’s proprietary internet of things (IoT) device, Fobi, makes it all happen. It can be installed in minutes using an API or hardware solution, making Loop’s services ultimately scalable no matter what infrastructure is currently set up in the store. Learn More.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Retail Market Worth $19.9 billion by 2027

  • Artificial intelligence in retail market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 34.4% from 2020 to reach $19.9 billion by 2027
  • The COVID-19 outbreak has accelerated the significance of online shopping channels, as consumers are considering online platforms as their primary shopping channel
  • This has given retailers and consumers a great opportunity to adopt sustainability initiatives that integrate with their digital presence

LONDON, July 22, 2020 – According to a new market research report Artificial Intelligence in Retail Market by Product, Application (Predictive Merchandizing, Programmatic Advertising), Technology (Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing), Deployment (Cloud, On-Premises), and Geography – Global Forecast to 2027″, published by Meticulous Research®, the artificial intelligence in retail market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 34.4% from 2020 to reach $19.9 billion by 2027.

Over the past few years, digital technologies are being embedded into core value-generation processes in society and businesses by creating innovation. The growing number of millennials with their inclination towards digital-first approaches is putting organizations under constant pressure to innovate; thus, making artificial intelligence a top priority for retail businesses. Various well-established retailers are struggling with increasing cost, dissatisfied customers, declining sales, and upstart competition. Implementing artificial intelligence in retail creates new opportunities and capabilities for retailers by leveraging new possibilities, fastening processes, and making organizations adaptable to changes in the future. Realizing the fact, retail companies are investing in billions to reap benefits of AI technology and improve profitability of their businesses. Strong participation of industry players in leveraging AI technology is reshaping the technology landscape of the retail industry.

Impact of COVID-19 on the Artificial Intelligence in Retail Market

The COVID-19 outbreak has accelerated the significance of online shopping channels, as consumers are considering online platforms as their primary shopping channel. This has given retailers and consumers a great opportunity to adopt sustainability initiatives that integrate with their digital presence. Therefore, retailers are using the e-commerce platform and online marketplaces to capitalize on this changing trend. Owing to the increased customer preference for online retailing, organizations working in the retail segment are progressively adopting AI solutions to improve efficiency and productivity of operations. Retailers are using online platforms for personalized and improved customer engagement, inventory management, supply chain management, programmatic advertising, smart recommendations, and chatbots, among others. The current situation offers an opportunity for organizations to scale up capabilities, such as voice commerce, to strengthen engagement.

However, amid the COVID-19 outbreak, consumer spending patterns across several categories are shifting dramatically. Many leading retail players are eying this crisis as a new opportunity for restructuring and revisiting their existing strategies along with an advanced product portfolio. The situation has been evolving in unpredictable ways, and companies operating in this market are doing tremendous work by adapting to a new reality, anticipating and planning for various scenarios.

The global artificial intelligence in retail market study presents historical market data (2018 & 2019), estimated current data (2020), and forecasts for 2027. The market is segmented on the basis of product, application, technology, retail, and geography.

Based on product offering, the solutions segment is estimated to command the largest share of the overall  artificial intelligence in retail market in 2020. This is mainly attributed to the growing adoption of AI-powered solutions and applications by retailers across the globe to identify personalized customer needs, reduce shrinkage by improving loss prevention at point-of-sale, and enhance customer engagement experience. However, the services segment is estimated to witness rapid growth during the forecast period. The retail industry is becoming fast-paced and more complex from a technology standpoint than ever before. Business owners in the retail industry are looking to outsource their IT services to ease the pressures of managing an increasingly complicated internal network. With managed services and professional services, retailers are improving margins, improve overall security, increase up-time, employee productivity, and delivering better customer experiences, ultimately contributing to the rapid growth in demand for AI services for retail industry.

Based on learning technology, the machine learning segment is estimated to command the largest share of the overall artificial intelligence in retail market in 2020, owing to the increasing use of machine learning technology in customer experience management, customer behavior tracking, and predictive merchandising. Moreover, this segment is also poised to register high growth rate during the forecast period, which is attributed to rise in awareness amongst the retailers to make data driven decisions in order to ensure competitive edge in the retail industry. 

Based on deployment type, the cloud deployment segment is estimated to command the largest share of the overall artificial intelligence in retail market in 2020, owing to decrease in the cost of cloud-enabled technology deployment and growing usage of learning analytics. In addition, increasing awareness for cloud computing technologies, increasing number of consumers using online platforms for shopping, and growing interest towards cloud-based solutions are contributing to the growth of this segment during the forecast period.

Based on application, the predictive merchandising segment is estimated to command the largest share of the overall artificial intelligence in the retail market in 2020. The large share of this segment is mainly attributed to the growing need of retailers to maintain a competitive edge in a fast-growing marketplace by implementing proactive methods of harnessing new and extensive data sources in unique ways by adopting predictive merchandising. Moreover, predictive merchandising application is also expected to register a strong growth over the coming years as well. It can provide retailers with valuable customer insights including recognizing high-value customers, their motives behind the purchase, their buying pattern behaviors, and which are the best channels to market to them and when. This can help retailers to boost their sales and hence, driving the demand in the market over the coming years.

Based on end user, the food & groceries segment is estimated to command the largest share of the overall artificial intelligence in retail market in 2020. This is mainly due to the increasing consumer spending, incorporation of advanced technologies, and need to address consumer demand & enhance consumer experience. This segment is also expected to witness rapid growth during the forecast period in the market.

Geographically, North America is estimated to command the largest share of the global artificial intelligence in retail market in 2020. The large share of this region is primarily attributed to the factors such as high adoption of advanced technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and natural learning programming (NLP); existence of major artificial intelligence technology players & start-ups; increasing usage of internet access; growth in confidence by e-commerce enterprises for providing better shopping customer experience; and digitization across the retail industry in this region. However, the Asia Pacific region is expected to witness rapid growth during the forecast period as the region is experiencing notable growth across all fronts including internet infrastructure, economic growth, spending capabilities, and demand for consumer products. Owing to the government initiatives, the growth of e-commerce in countries including China and India, and growing investments in AI technology for improved productivity and real-time inventory management are contributing to the growth of the AI market for retail industry in this region. Furthermore, the factors such as developing internet & connectivity infrastructure, growing adoption of AI-based solutions & services among retailers, and increasing digitalization are also driving the market growth in this region.

The report also includes an extensive assessment of the key strategic developments adopted by the leading market participants in the industry over the past 4-5 years. The AI in retail market has witnessed number of agreements, collaborations, and partnerships in recent years. The global artificial intelligence in retail market is consolidated and dominated by few major players, namely Amazon.com, Inc. (U.S.), Google LLC (U.S.), IBM Corporation (U.S.), Intel Corporation (U.S.), Microsoft Corporation (U.S.), Nvidia Corporation (U.S.), Oracle Corporation (U.S.), SAP SE (Germany), Salesforce.com, Inc. (U.S.), and BloomReach, Inc. (U.S.) along with several local and regional players.

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