# www.firstinsight.com

> AI-optimized mirror of www.firstinsight.com containing 50 pages totalling 35,856 words of clean markdown content, structured data, and semantic HTML. Original source: https://www.firstinsight.com/. Last updated: 2026-05-29T03:59:49.992Z.

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## Homepage

- [Basic guesses are out.  Predictive wins are in.](/site-root.html): Design, market, and sell products your customers will love with First Insight’s predictive AI-powered retail platform. Combining voice of the customer feedback with predictive Value Scores, our solution empowers retailers with data-driven decisions to reduce markdowns, protect margins, and fuel profitable growth. Say goodbye to guesswork and create a product lineup that resonates.
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## Articles & Blog Posts

- [press-coverage/what-does-it-mean-to-be-carbon-positive/index.html](/press-coverage/what-does-it-mean-to-be-carbon-positive/index.html) (1 words)
- [Our Crystal Ball Says the Top-Selling Smartwatch this Season will be...](/press-coverage/our-crystal-ball-says-the-top-selling-smartwatch-this-season-will-be.html): First Insight predicts which smartwatches will be the top sellers.  (1,801 words)
- [Higher-income shoppers hunt for bargains more than most](/press-coverage/retail-disruptors-survey-usa-today/index.html): Shoppers are turning to retail disruptors like Amazon, clicking on their mobile devices and even quizzing Alexa to determine where they can find the best deal. (1,019 words)
- [Navigating Market Disruptions Through Customer-Driven, Digital Product Development](/press-coverage/navigating-market-disruptions-through-customer-driven-digital-product-development.html): Executives from First Insight, Centric Software and Crocs joined WWD to discuss the state of the market, digital foundations, keeping consumers happy, and the next normal. (1,186 words)
- [greg-petro-forbes-blog/whats-killing-macys-hint-its-not-amazon/index.html](/greg-petro-forbes-blog/whats-killing-macys-hint-its-not-amazon/index.html)
- [Walmart Vs. Amazon: The Private Label War](/greg-petro-forbes-blog/walmart-vs-amazon-the-private-label-war.html): With Amazon’s explosive growth, it’s easy to lose sight of the fact that Walmart is still, by a long shot, the world’s largest retailer. In 2017, Walmart WMT recorded sales worth $485 billion and earned a profit of $13 billion. (984 words)
- [press-coverage/millennials-are-the-worried-generation-and-changing-spending-habits-most-amid-coronavirus-outbreak-study-shows.html](/press-coverage/millennials-are-the-worried-generation-and-changing-spending-habits-most-amid-coronavirus-outbreak-study-shows.html) (1 words)
- [press-releases/intradeco-holdings-partners-with-first-insight/index.html](/press-releases/intradeco-holdings-partners-with-first-insight/index.html) (1 words)
- [Survey: 71% of shoppers spend more in-store than online](/press-coverage/survey-71-of-shoppers-spend-more-in-store-than-online.html): Home Textiles Today covers First Insight's study: The State of Consumer Spending. This study shows that 71% of shoppers spend more in-store than online. (1,058 words)
- [First Insight Named by Independent Research Firm in Retail Planning Platforms Landscape Report](/press-releases/first-insight-named-by-independent-research-firm-inretail-planning-platforms-landscape-report.html): First Insight recognized in independent report, validating its AI-driven retail solutions for transformative change. (1,287 words)
- [Too Big to Fail? Accountability Threatening Future of Volkswagen, Boeing and Sackler Family Brands](/greg-petro-forbes-blog/too-big-to-fail-accountability-threatening-future-of-volkswagen-boeing-and-sackler-family-brands.html): An international survey by Cohn & Wolfe found that 87% of global consumers felt that it was important for brands to “act with integrity at all times.” (1,050 words)
- [greg-petro-forbes-blog/how-dollar-general-is-bucking-the-trend/index.html](/greg-petro-forbes-blog/how-dollar-general-is-bucking-the-trend/index.html)
- [greg-petro-forbes-blog/is-retails-future-in-bits-or-bricks-yes/index.html](/greg-petro-forbes-blog/is-retails-future-in-bits-or-bricks-yes/index.html) (1 words)
- [press-coverage/the-tech-behind-social-distance-selling/index.html](/press-coverage/the-tech-behind-social-distance-selling/index.html) (1 words)
- [No testers, no problem: Ulta and Sephora have a new take on 'try before you buy'](/press-coverage/no-testers-no-problem-ulta-and-sephora-have-a-new-take-on-try-before-you-buy.html): When it comes to beauty products, consumers love to test cosmetics, creams and fragrances on themselves before they buy them. But that's not really an option right now given the current health and safety concerns tied to the pandemic. (1,235 words)
- [press-coverage/most-retailers-not-prepared-for-a-tiktok-shutdown/index.html](/press-coverage/most-retailers-not-prepared-for-a-tiktok-shutdown/index.html) (1 words)
- [press-coverage/are-men-the-salvation-of-brick-and-mortar-retail/index.html](/press-coverage/are-men-the-salvation-of-brick-and-mortar-retail/index.html) (1 words)
- [press-coverage/no-more-dressing-rooms-this-virtual-fitting-experience-is-moving-into-brookfield-malls.html](/press-coverage/no-more-dressing-rooms-this-virtual-fitting-experience-is-moving-into-brookfield-malls.html) (1 words)
- [press-coverage/first-insight-technology-recognized-by-gartner/index.html](/press-coverage/first-insight-technology-recognized-by-gartner/index.html) (1 words)
- [press-coverage/rue21-first-insight-predictive-analytics-chain-store-age.html](/press-coverage/rue21-first-insight-predictive-analytics-chain-store-age.html) (1 words)
- [press-coverage/this-platform-says-its-brands-slash-sample-production-costs-70.html](/press-coverage/this-platform-says-its-brands-slash-sample-production-costs-70.html)
- [press-coverage/first-insights-greg-petro-on-why-brands-should-listen-to-consumers-sustainability-beliefs.html](/press-coverage/first-insights-greg-petro-on-why-brands-should-listen-to-consumers-sustainability-beliefs.html) (1 words)
- [Retailers, consumers hold differing views on inclusion, diversity: report](/press-coverage/retailers-consumers-hold-differing-views-on-inclusion-diversity-report.html): Consumers care more about diversity missteps than companies think they do, with a new study finding that one in five consumers would be unwilling to forgive and forget after a controversy. (1,247 words)
- [Survey: Consumer Confidence Waning Again as Concerns Mount](/press-coverage/survey-consumer-confidence-waning-again-as-concerns-mount.html): As the back-to-school shopping season kicks into high gear, safety concerns around in-store shopping have increased during the past month.  (1,092 words)
- [blog/winning-retailers-will-incorporate-the-internet-of-things-into-their-products.html](/blog/winning-retailers-will-incorporate-the-internet-of-things-into-their-products.html) (1 words)
- [press-coverage/uk-retailer-boden-taps-first-insight-tech-to-improve-merchandising-decisions.html](/press-coverage/uk-retailer-boden-taps-first-insight-tech-to-improve-merchandising-decisions.html) (1 words)
- [greg-petro-forbes-blog/supply-chain-blues-challenges-shortages-and-disruptions-ahead.html](/greg-petro-forbes-blog/supply-chain-blues-challenges-shortages-and-disruptions-ahead.html) (1 words)
- [blog/rss-xml.html](/blog/rss-xml.html) (10,780 words)
- [Press Coverage](/press-coverage/index.html): Want to know who is talking about First Insight? View content from reputable sources across the retail industry related to First Insight and our customers. (467 words)
- [Gen Z: New Gender Norms, Fake News, Frugality And The Rise Of Retail's Next Power Generation](/greg-petro-forbes-blog/gen-z-new-gender-norms-fake-news-frugality-and-the-rise-of-retails-next-power-generation.html): Leaders in the retail industry can never get too comfortable. Just as the industry is taking a breath after reshaping itself to meet the expectations of the modern, tech-savvy Millennials, a totally different, possibly more powerful consumer is starting to flex its muscles: Generation Z.  (1,004 words)
- [Gen Z Still Chooses National Brands, But Pays Less Attention to Them: Report](/press-coverage/gen-z-still-chooses-national-brands-but-pays-less-attention-to-them-report.html): Gen Z prefers national brands but pays them less attention, opting for affordable alternatives. (1,542 words)
- [Webinars](/webinar-posts/pricing-power-vs-brand-trust-a-tariff-era-dilemma.html): Learn how top retailers are responding to tariffs, shifting consumer expectations, and using data to protect loyalty and pricing power. (443 words)
- [blog/what-were-most-looking-forward-to-at-remode/index.html](/blog/what-were-most-looking-forward-to-at-remode/index.html) (1 words)
- [roles/sales-and-channel-management/index.html](/roles/sales-and-channel-management/index.html) (1 words)
- [podcast-posts/retail-focus-10/7/19-study-suggests-declining-price-elasticity-in-apparel-costco-earnings.html](/podcast-posts/retail-focus-10/7/19-study-suggests-declining-price-elasticity-in-apparel-costco-earnings.html) (1 words)
- [blog/amazon-and-alibaba-rock-the-brick-and-mortar-boat/index.html](/blog/amazon-and-alibaba-rock-the-brick-and-mortar-boat/index.html)
- [press-coverage/nike-just-launched-a-subscription-service/index.html](/press-coverage/nike-just-launched-a-subscription-service/index.html) (1 words)
- [64% of US shoe consumers say ready to pay more for sustainable shoes](/press-coverage/64-of-us-shoe-consumers-say-ready-to-pay-more-for-sustainable-shoes.html): Sixty-four percent of US footwear consumers say they would pay more for sustainable shoes if marketed correctly, according to a survey by the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA) and technology firm First Insight.  (1,127 words)
- [press-coverage/john-lewis-partners-teams-up-with-first-insight/index.html](/press-coverage/john-lewis-partners-teams-up-with-first-insight/index.html) (1 words)
- [Rough Reality for Malls and Department Stores: Shoppers Still Feel Unsafe to Return](/press-coverage/rough-reality-for-malls-and-department-stores-shoppers-still-feel-unsafe-to-return.html): Department stores and apparel retailers unfortunately may have more bad news coming their way even if physical stores start opening again. (1,161 words)
- [First Insight, TXT Retail Ink Alliance Deal](/press-coverage/first-insight-txt-retail-ink-alliance-deal/index.html): Predictive analytics firm First Insight Inc. based in Pittsburgh, said it entered into an alliance with TXT Retail, which is a supply chain and planning solutions provider headquartered in Milan.  (1,223 words)
- [greg-petro-forbes-blog/has-macys-finally-turned-the-corner/index.html](/greg-petro-forbes-blog/has-macys-finally-turned-the-corner/index.html) (1 words)
- [blog/the-digital-twin-delusion/index.html](/blog/the-digital-twin-delusion/index.html) (1 words)
- [Wolverine's E-commerce Business to Keep Holding the Key](/press-coverage/wolverines-e-commerce-business-to-keep-holding-the-key.html): Wolverine World Wide, Inc. WWW has been gaining momentum, thanks to a diversified global business model, enhanced digital capabilities and brand strength. Among the company’s sales channels, e-commerce has been the key growth driver.  (1,199 words)
- [The Impact of Coronavirus on Consumer Purchase Decisions and Behaviors V2](/white-papers-posts/the-impact-of-coronavirus-on-purchase-decisions-and-behavior-v2.html): As Coronavirus spreads in the U.S., consumers are taking even more precautions and are drastically changing their purchase decisions and behavior. Download our new infographic for more details. (560 words)
- [The State of Consumer Spending: Gen Z Shoppers Demand Sustainable Retail](/white-papers-posts/gen-z-shoppers-demand-sustainability/index.html): A First Insight consumer study reveals that Generation Z demands sustainable brands and products more than any other generation. (622 words)
- [press-coverage/us-digital-buyers-by-demographic-2025/index.html](/press-coverage/us-digital-buyers-by-demographic-2025/index.html) (1 words)
- [First Insight broadens global capabilities and customers](/press-coverage/first-insight-broadens-global-capabilities-and-customers.html): Customer-centric merchandising platform First Insight is continuing its international expansion with the opening of new offices in London and Chennai, India – and the addition of a number of international retailers to its client roster, including Superdry and Bata India.  (1,057 words)
- [The Sports Apparel and Tech Worlds are Rapidly Converging](/blog/the-sports-apparel-and-tech-worlds-are-rapidly-converging.html): The Sports Apparel and Tech Worlds are Rapidly Converging (1,674 words)

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