The End of Retail Firefighting: Building the "Retail Nervous System"

Discover how to bridge the gap between retail planning and execution in this interview with Costas Malamas, CEO of Dataviva. We discuss the "Retail Nervous System" and how a single unified system can handle everything from long-term analytics to real-time purchase orders and price changes.Say goodbye to "firefighting" and duplication of effort. Costas explains how Dataviva acts as a 24/7 planning and analytics engine that doesn't just suggest moves—it executes them.🔗 Learn more about Dataviva: https://www.dataviva.com/In this video, we cover:0:00 - Introduction to Costas Malamas & Dataviva0:10 - The Innovation: Combining Planning and Execution0:25 - Real-time Execution: Purchase Orders, Promotions & Price Changes0:35 - Reducing "Firefighting" in Retail Operations0:50 - The 24/7 Planning and Analytics Engine1:03 - Closing ThoughtsAbout Costas Malamas:Costas is the CEO of Dataviva, providing the "Retail Nervous System" that empowers retailers to react instantly to market changes by unifying data and operations.Connect with us:[Insert your Social Media Links Here][Insert Podcast Website Here]#RetailInnovation #SupplyChain #RetailTech #Dataviva #BusinessOperations #RetailManagement #CostasMalamas💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION Which trend discussed today do you think will impact the industry most? Let us know in the comments below!🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO STAY AHEAD Don't miss the next update. Click here to subscribe: ABOUT THIS CHANNEL Welcome to the official channel of The Retail Podcast, your hub for global retail intelligence.Whether you are an executive refining your strategy, a vendor connecting with major players, or an innovator tracking the latest tech, this channel connects you to the pulse of the industry.What to expect:Expert Analysis: Breaking down insights from major global conferences like NRF, Shoptalk, Web Summit, MAPIC; Euroshop and EuroCIS.Diverse Perspectives: Hosted by a rotation of industry veterans and regional experts (APAC, US, EU).Actionable Strategy: We move beyond the headlines to discuss real ROI, digital transformation, and the future of commerce—from AI agents to luxury fashion and grocery trends.As part of the RetailNews.AI ecosystem, we help you cut through the noise to find what actually works in modern retail.🌐 GET MORE INSIGHTS Visit our knowledge hub: https://retailnews.ai/📲 CONNECT WITH USLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-retail-podcast/Contact: [email protected]#RetailTrends #APACRetail #AIinRetail #FiveThingsFriday #TheRetailPodcast #thefutureofretailguy