Summerween is Real: Halloween is Arriving on Shelves Earlier Every Year
If it feels like Halloween is popping up in stores earlier and earlier each year, that’s because it is. And now there’s shelf-level data to prove it. “Summerween” has been […]
What the World Cup Did to the Beer Aisle
Match-day demand is real, it is measurable, and it looks different in every country. We read the ritual in the out-of-stock data. Every big match has a pre-game ritual, and […]
Our Cameras Saw the Fourth of July Coming
Some holidays announce themselves quietly. The Fourth of July is not one of them. Nearly 240 million Americans celebrate it, spending an estimated $12.6 billion on food and drink. (NRF). […]
Focal Systems Wins In-Store Technology of the Year at the Retail Systems Awards 2026
Today, we’re honored to share that Focal Systems has been named In-Store Technology of the Year at the Retail Systems Awards 2026, one of the most respected recognition programs in […]
From Loss Prevention to Loss Intelligence: How Shelf Visibility Changes the Shrink Equation
Retail shrink has always been treated as a cost of doing business. A percentage point here, an acceptable loss there. But as shrink continues to climb and margins continue to […]
When Ordering Systems Can’t See the Shelf: How Store Reality Improves Replenishment Precision
Retailers don’t struggle with inventory because they lack systems. They struggle because the systems making ordering decisions often don’t reflect what’s actually happening in the store. Most replenishment and ordering […]
New Focal Data Exposes Overlooked Theft Patterns
The Challenge Retail theft has surged in recent years, costing U.S. retailers billions annually. For grocers, the impact is especially severe: thin margins, open layouts, and essential goods make them […]