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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Pandemic-Led Shifts To eCommerce, Off-Premise Dining
Pandemic-Led Shifts To eCommerce, Off-Premise Dining
May 19, 2020  |  Today In Data

The pandemic has disrupted the lives of millions, yet not all areas of life have shut down. Consumers are engaging in many of the same activities as...

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The Growth Of Off-Premise Dining, Subscriptions During The Pandemic   
The Growth Of Off-Premise Dining, Subscriptions During The Pandemic   
May 18, 2020  |  Today In Data

The pandemic is impacting industries globally, but fewer verticals have been harder hit than restaurants. Stay-at-home mandates and social distancing have led to sinking dining...

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Why Retailers Must Focus On Data-Driven Recovery
Why Retailers Must Focus On Data-Driven Recovery
May 18, 2020  |  Retail

Clean stores, check. Customer reopening communications that clearly state when and how business will be conducted, check. Now that reopening protocol has been established (despite...

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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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