Author name: Nancy J. Miller

Nancy is a Product & Retail Expert on the Goods Checker team at IBA Group, specializing in retail analytics, digital transformation, and AI-driven solutions for the FMCG sector. With 15+ years of experience, she has led product launches, consumer campaigns, and digital automation projects that directly increased sales and operational efficiency for retail clients across Europe. At Goods Checker, Nancy covers topics at the intersection of data and retail practice — from shelf availability and price monitoring to AI-powered assortment management — helping brands turn raw data into real business decisions.

In today’s fast-paced world, FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) companies are constantly seeking innovative solutions to enhance their operations and gain a competitive edge. One such groundbreaking technology that these companies have embraced is computer vision.  By leveraging computer vision, FMCG companies can streamline processes, improve accuracy, monitor the competitive environment, optimize planograms, and revolutionize their …

Challenges in Implementing Computer Vision Technologies in Merchandising Read More »

Merchandising agencies are increasingly taking interest in technologies that automate their processes and enable them to do more in less time. Today, speed, quantity and quality are the main ingredients for success, and automation allows achieving high performance for each. In this article, retail automation experts from IBA Group will explore how computer vision can …

Computer Vision for Merchandising Agencies: Application and Benefits Read More »

The world is in rapid evolution. If a company is responsive to change and incorporates new technologies or approaches into its processes, it will succeed. If not, this company gradually becomes uncompetitive. Therefore, successful companies follow trends and test new solutions themselves. This article will help us understand what innovation is, how it adds value …

Innovations in Retail: What They Are and What We Need Them for Read More »

Excel vs Plano Creator: quick overview, strengths, weaknesses

A planogram is a helpful tool for FMCG and CPG companies, helping them boost sales. It shapes the arrangement and showcasing of products on store shelves to increase product visibility. A well-designed planogram can help a business strategically garner customer attention and influence purchasing decisions. Planograms also have the ability to help businesses utilize shelf …

Microsoft Excel vs. Plano Creator: Overview, Weaknesses, and Strengths Read More »

FMCG brands are seeking to attract the younger generation to their products. Young people are a difficult target audience, they pay no regard to conventional advertising methods, and companies have to invent new promotion channels. Therefore, companies turned their attention to TikTok. In this article, we talk about how to promote on TikTok and show …

How to Promote an FMCG Brand on TikTok? Read More »

Top 3 Difficulties When a Merchandiser Performs a Store Audit

What Does A Store Audit Include? Merchandising audits are a structured process for detailed and structured checkups for retailers. These checkups are designed to ensure the retail stores comply with the agreements that you have made regarding the following in-store elements: Shelf space Promotion Product location Product displays Pricing Retail audits can have different kinds …

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Out-of-stock is a huge concern for retail. According to a recent survey, 24% of shoppers are going to cut their spending on groceries. This means that people will be more careful in choosing goods and there will be fewer impulse purchases. Thereby, the competition for buyer’s attention will become even tougher. Therefore, it is essential …

What Are the Consequences of Out-of-Stock and How to Deal with It? Read More »

Goods Checker team attends Poland CEE Retail Summit 2023 Our primary objective at the conference was to meet potential customers and partners. During the two days of the summit, we were able to communicate with representatives of more than 30 companies that are interested in such solutions or are already successfully using them. All negotiations …

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How to Analyze Price Tags In 2023

Price tag analysis is a systematic approach that includes checking the price tags of different products sold. It is one of the staple practices of the retail industry and plays a vital role in the overall reputation of the stores. Disputes based on these price tags can lead to several problems, impacting the overall customer …

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good worker vs computer vision

Retail is an area where innovations are readily tested. Innovative solutions in retail help to automate and speed up processes and improve their quality. However, innovation often becomes surrounded by false narratives. Mikhail Savitsky, Tech Team Lead of the Goods Checker solution, shared his opinion on computer vision issues he most often faces when communicating …

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