As someone who has worked with several retail analytics platforms, RetailNext stands out for its real-world practicality.

Introduction

Think of RetailNext as the smart assistant to your store. It watches customer patterns, lets you know when you’re understaffed, and spots opportunities that you may miss. Big retailers such as Bloomingdale’s and Gap use it in order to know everything from which displays catch people’s eyes to why some stores outperform others. It’s like having a team of retail experts analyzing your store 24/7.

Retail Innovation

Smart Analytics

Enterprise-Ready

Customer-Focused

Review

As someone who has worked with several retail analytics platforms, RetailNext stands out for its real-world practicality. Store managers love how it turns complex data into actionable insights. While it’s not the cheapest option out there, the ROI speaks for itself – one major retail chain reported a 12% boost in sales after implementing RetailNext’s traffic optimization suggestions.

Features

Smart Store Mapping

Shows exactly where customers spend time in your store.

Customer Journey Tracking

Follows shopping patterns without being creepy.

Sales Performance Tools

Links foot traffic to actual sales.

Staff Planning Helper

Takes the guesswork out of scheduling.

Store Comparison Tools

Helps understand why some locations rock while others need help.

Best Suited for

Medium to Large Retailers

Perfect for stores with 2,000+ square feet.

Mall Stores

Useful for walk-by vs. walk-in analysis.

Fashion Retailers

Very useful for seasonal.

Multi-Location Businesses

Makes it easier to operate multiple stores.

Strengths

Actually drives sales (users report 4-15% increases).

Easy-to-understand reports.

Excellent customer support team.

Works with existing security cameras.

Weakness

Requires time to install correctly.

Premium pricing can be intimidating to smaller stores.

Getting started with: step by step guide

Getting started with RetailNext is easy:

Step 1: Store Evaluation

They will check your place and recommend what to put in there.

Step 2: Rapid Installation

This is usually overnight, without having to close the store.

Step 3: Employee Training

Your staff is trained for about 2 hours.

Step 4: Customization

They will help you fine-tune everything for your requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How long till I see results?

A: Most stores get useful insights within the first month, ROI usually shows up in 3-6 months.

Q: Will it work with my existing cameras?

A: Usually yes, but they’ll check during your assessment.

Q: Is it difficult to use?

A: The basics are pretty intuitive-so if you can work a smartphone, you can work RetailNext.

Pricing

RetailNext has pricing options,they customize prices based on your needs

Setup: Varies by store size.
Monthly: Depends on features needed.
Support: Included in most packages.

Call for a quote – they’re pretty transparent about costs during the first chat.

Alternatives

ShopperTrak

Good basic counting, less fancy features.

Dor

Better for smaller stores, easier setup.