Rethinking retail down to the last detail

Retail isn’t short on innovation. It’s short on priorities. Between omnichannel experiences, AI, customer loyalty, and evolving consumer expectations, the retailers that succeed will be the ones that strengthen their foundations before chasing the next trend. 

Do You Really Know Your Customers?

Most retailers have customer data but still struggle to recognize customers across all their interactions. In-store purchases, e-commerce, loyalty programs, customer service, and marketing campaigns often remain disconnected.

Retailers that successfully unify their customer data will gain a significant advantage in personalizing experiences, optimizing marketing investments, and powering future AI use cases.

Is Your Omnichannel Model Creating Value or Just Complexity?

For many organizations, e-commerce and physical stores still operate as parallel worlds.

Tomorrow’s leading retailers will measure the combined impact of all their channels rather than evaluating each one in isolation. Websites, apps, stores, and media will increasingly function as a single ecosystem.

Are You Ready for AI or Simply Interested in AI?

AI is only as effective as the data that powers it. Without structured data on products, customers, inventory, and operations, results will remain limited.

The winners will not be the organizations that adopt AI tools the fastest, but those that invest earliest in building strong data foundations.

What Is Your Competitive Advantage Beyond Price?

Retail giants such as Amazon, Walmart, and Costco already excel at convenience, availability, and competitive pricing.

The retailers that thrive will differentiate themselves through services, expertise, experiences, communities, and exclusive brands that cannot be replicated through a simple price war.

What High-Performing Retail Leaders Are Really Using

Adobe Experience Platform

Adobe Experience Platform

Adobe Experience Platform is a customer data platform that unifies real-time data to enable personalization and improve marketing experiences.

Salesforce data cloud

Salesforce data cloud

Salesforce Data Cloud is a customer data platform that unifies real-time data to create enriched profiles and activate personalized experiences.

Braze

Braze

Braze is a customer engagement platform used to orchestrate real-time personalized campaigns across multiple channels (email, mobile, web).

Klaviyo Partner

Klaviyo Partner

Klaviyo Partner is a certification that recognizes companies with expertise in using Klaviyo to manage and optimize email and SMS campaigns.

Contentsquare

Contentsquare

Contentsquare is a digital experience analytics platform used to understand user behavior and optimize journeys to improve performance.

Google Analytics

Google Analytics

Google Analytics is a web analytics tool used to track website traffic, user behavior, and performance to better understand and optimize digital experiences.

AB Tasty

AB Tasty

AB Tasty is an experience optimization platform used to test, personalize, and improve user journeys to increase conversion.

Qualtrics XM

Qualtrics XM

Qualtrics XM is an experience management platform used to collect and analyze customer data to improve decisions and interactions.

Shopify

Shopify

Shopify is an e-commerce platform used to create, manage, and optimize an online store to sell products and grow sales.

Why us?

Retail success is no longer driven by price alone. It depends on an organization’s ability to understand its customers, connect experiences across channels, and create value that competitors cannot easily replicate.

At adviso, we’ve spent more than 20 years helping retailers evolve their business models. By bringing together experts in e-commerce, loyalty, data, customer experience, media, and artificial intelligence, we turn ambitious goals into practical, measurable action plans.

Named AI Agency of the Year in 2025, we help retailers build the foundations they need to adapt faster, make better decisions, and drive sustainable growth.

Our clients’ results say it all.

- 25%
reduction in data gap
Unifying data for more reliable business decisions

In a complex global environment, Aldo faced a critical issue data from analytics platforms did not match financial reporting, limiting executive confidence.

We centralized and harmonized the entire data ecosystem by migrating to a unified platform. By integrating multiple data sources and structuring them to reflect business reality, we enabled a consistent and reliable view of performance.

At the same time, we democratized access to data to support decision making across the organization.

Result the gap between analytics and finance data was reduced by 25%, data now covers over 80 countries and more than 100 users actively leverage it to drive performance. Proof that reliable data is essential to support growth at scale.

+ 549%
ROAS
Optimizing paid search with AI

In a complex market where every dollar counts, we helped Sail fundamentally rethink its media performance.

By combining artificial intelligence, first-party data, and offline signals, we optimized every lever to maximize the real impact of its investments.

The result: 549% ROAS, $16M in online revenue, and an increase in average order value, proof that a well-structured approach can transform marketing performance into concrete business results.

3x
ROAS
Scaling e-commerce acquisition through media automation

As Reitmans aimed to grow online sales in a competitive environment, the challenge was to efficiently reach new audiences while maximizing return on investment.

We deployed an acquisition strategy leveraging automation and product data to deliver personalized messaging at scale. By combining behavioral signals and real time inventory, we optimized campaign delivery to reach high intent consumers.

This approach accelerated growth while improving media efficiency.

Result return on ad spend increased threefold, cost per session decreased by 35% and traffic increased by 60%. Proof that media automation can transform e-commerce acquisition performance.

27%
optimization in budget
Rethinking media allocation to invest in the right place at the right time

In a context where a significant portion of revenue depends on media investments, Black’s needed to ensure every dollar was generating maximum value.

We combined internal performance data with external market data to uncover hidden opportunities in budget allocation. By developing a custom analytical model, we enabled clear visibility into where to invest more, where to scale back and when to act.

This approach transformed media decision making, shifting from intuition to data driven strategy.

Result a 27% optimization in budget allocation, the identification of five new market opportunities and the discovery of two key investment periods previously untapped. Proof that better data insights can directly improve media performance.

85%
accuracy in detecting churn
Reduce customer churn through predictive modeling and AI

In a high-growth context where retention is key to profitability, we helped WeCook turn its data into a competitive advantage.

By building a unified data warehouse and developing an AI-powered churn prediction model, we enabled the team to identify at-risk customers and act proactively, with insights directly usable by marketing teams.

Results: 85% accuracy in detecting at-risk customers, a full implementation completed in just one month despite complex data sources, and a stronger ability to generate advanced insights to optimize marketing operations.

Proof that a strong data foundation, combined with AI, can turn complex data into actionable business decisions.

x 10,5
revenue growth from emailing
Turning email into the primary driver of revenue growth

In a competitive e-commerce market, Revco needed new levers to sustain growth and maximize the value of its existing customer base.

We repositioned email from a tactical channel to a true revenue driver. By analyzing customer data, structuring segmentation and deploying automated journeys aligned with the buying cycle, we enabled the right messages to reach the right customers at the right time.

Result email drove a 10.5x increase in revenue, contributed to 42% of total growth and increased conversion rates by 15%. Proof that a well executed CRM strategy can become a core driver of e-commerce performance.

+ 33%
SEM conversion rate
Turning intent into bookings in a high friction customer journey

In a context where fear, myths and regulatory constraints slow down decision making, LASIK MD needed to convert hesitant intent into concrete action.

We managed the full funnel from acquisition to conversion by tailoring messaging to user barriers and decision stages. By combining first party data, media optimization and storytelling, we addressed the right concerns at the right time.

This approach improved performance without simply increasing spend.

Result SEM conversion rates increased by 33%, digital leads grew by 21% and pre operative bookings increased by 17%. Proof that a well executed strategy can overcome barriers and drive conversions in complex environments.

- 82%
cost per in store visit
Connecting digital efforts to in store visits to drive acquisition

In a context where final conversion happens in store, Nautilus Plus needed to better measure and optimize the real impact of its digital investments.

We deployed an omnichannel strategy combining online and offline data to better understand user journeys and identify the most effective levers. By optimizing campaigns based on key moments and behaviors, we increased qualified in store visits while reducing costs.

This approach turned digital into a true driver of offline acquisition.

Result cost per in store visit decreased by 82%, in store prospects increased by 9% and annual memberships grew by 13%. Proof that a well measured strategy can effectively connect digital efforts to real business outcomes.

+ 140%
increase in online transactions
Driving e-commerce growth through data and media orchestration

In a highly competitive international environment, Garneau needed to increase online sales while improving media investment efficiency.

We structured an approach based on audience segmentation aligned with user intent and purchase stages. By combining behavioral data and multichannel media activation, we optimized each step of the conversion journey.

This approach aligned investments with conversion opportunities.

Result online transactions increased by 140%, revenue grew by 175% during key periods and campaigns drove up to 69% more sales. Proof that data driven media orchestration can rapidly scale e-commerce performance.

Finding answers is in our DNA.

How Do You Build a High-Performing Omnichannel Strategy?

Start by measuring online and in-store sales together rather than treating them as separate performance indicators. Then, focus on creating seamless transitions across channels through real-time inventory visibility, buy online pickup in store (BOPIS), simplified returns, and a unified view of the customer.

The most successful retailers don't optimize channels independently—they design a connected experience that allows customers to move effortlessly between digital and physical touchpoints.

What Is the Best Use of AI in Retail?

AI creates the most value when it enhances product recommendations, optimizes marketing investments, predicts customer churn, supports customer service, and improves inventory management.

The retailers seeing the greatest returns from AI are not using it as a standalone tool. They are embedding it into everyday decisions to create more relevant customer experiences, increase operational efficiency, and drive profitable growth.

What Are the Biggest Trends Shaping Retail Today?

The most significant trends in retail include omnichannel experiences, artificial intelligence, personalization, loyalty programs, private-label brands, and customer data integration.

Together, these trends are reshaping how retailers attract, serve, and retain customers. Organizations that successfully connect data, technology, and customer experience will be better positioned to adapt to changing consumer expectations and drive long-term growth.

What Is Omnichannel Retail?

Omnichannel retail is the practice of delivering a seamless and consistent customer experience across physical stores, e-commerce, mobile apps, marketing channels, and customer service interactions.

Rather than managing each channel independently, omnichannel retailers connect them into a single ecosystem, allowing customers to move effortlessly between touchpoints while receiving a consistent and personalized experience.

Do Physical Stores Still Have a Future?

Yes. The role of physical stores is evolving beyond transactions to become destinations for experiences, expert advice, product discovery, services, and customer relationship building.

As e-commerce continues to grow, stores remain a critical part of the customer journey. Retailers that successfully blend digital convenience with in-person experiences will be best positioned to strengthen loyalty and differentiate themselves from competitors.

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