data

Data are individual units of information. A datum describes a single quality or quantity of some object or phenomenon. In analytical processes, data are represented by variables. Although the terms "data", "information" and "knowledge" are often used interchangeably, each of these terms has a distinct meaning.

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Data Drop: eCommerce Numbers Steal Relevance

Data Drop: eCommerce Numbers Steal Relevance
Data Drop: eCommerce Numbers Steal Relevance
May 18, 2020  |  Retail

Is the retail industry looking at the wrong numbers? It could be. While last week’s 16 percent overall spending drop lit up the headlines and...

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Deep Dive: Why COVID-19 Is Leading To eCommerce Onboarding Security Shifts
Deep Dive: Why COVID-19 Is Leading To eCommerce Onboarding Security Shifts
May 18, 2020  |  Digital Onboarding

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In Probe Over Third-Party Info, Amazon Says ‘Appropriate’ Exec To Testify
In Probe Over Third-Party Info, Amazon Says ‘Appropriate’ Exec To Testify
May 17, 2020  |  Amazon

Amazon says it plans to send an “appropriate” executive to testify before Congress about how the company uses third-party data,  after the U.S. House of...

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The Rise Of eCommerce Wine Sales And Shipments Amid The Pandemic 
The Rise Of eCommerce Wine Sales And Shipments Amid The Pandemic 
May 15, 2020  |  Today In Data

Consumers might not have returned to their pre-pandemic shopping habits yet, but they are setting records for wine. Online wine retailers are reporting large increases in sales...

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Retail And Food Service Sales Plummet 16 Pct. For April
Retail And Food Service Sales Plummet 16 Pct. For April
May 15, 2020  |  Retail

Retail sales plummeted by a record 16.4 percent in April, according to the latest U.S. Census Bureau data, as many businesses are running on limited capacity...

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The Pandemic’s Influence On Connected Fitness And Smart Cities
The Pandemic’s Influence On Connected Fitness And Smart Cities
May 14, 2020  |  Today In Data

Peloton is not the only connected fitness company benefiting from pandemic-related stay-at-home orders, with ICON Health & Fitness and Nautilus also finding new demand. In technology initiatives, Toronto’s Digital Main Street program...

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Pandemic’s Digital Shift Spurs Pet And Fashion Retail Innovation
Pandemic’s Digital Shift Spurs Pet And Fashion Retail Innovation
May 13, 2020  |  Today In Data

Direct-to-consumer (DTC) pet brands are navigating changes in the market caused by a pandemic-led digital shift. Pluto Electronics, in one case, has created a unique strategy for entering...

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Why Cultivating Customer Loyalty Has Become The Crucial Commerce Capability
Why Cultivating Customer Loyalty Has Become The Crucial Commerce Capability
May 13, 2020  |  Loyalty & Rewards

Consumers are thinking about their commerce experience through an entirely different and largely safety-focused lens in a way they never have before. It’s a story...

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