IDC Retail Insights Bolsters Worldwide Retail Analyst Team

New addition extends global coverage of IT research advisory services

FRAMINGHAM, Mass.--()--IDC Retail Insights announced today the addition of a new industry analyst to its Worldwide Retail team. With the addition in the Asia/Pacific office, IDC Retail Insights extends its global coverage to offer retail companies the most comprehensive business technology and application advice in the market today.

Kumar Goursundar Das been hired as a Research Manager to provide advisory support to retail end-user organizations and technology vendors, and manage IDC Retail Insights' research program for the Asia/Pacific region. Prior to joining IDC Retail Insights, Kumar worked with Tesco HSC as an Assistant Manager in Space Range and Merchandising for Tesco's UK & Ireland business, Symphony Technology Group as an Associate Manager for U.S. CPG and Retail. He has also worked extensively on outsourcing and transitioning of insights, reporting, and analytical work to Indian operations. Kumar will contribute to the IDC Retail Insights blog in the IDC Retail Insights Community.

In addition to this new hire, the IDC Retail Insights worldwide analyst team includes:

  • Bob Parker, Group Vice President (Framingham, Massachusetts)
  • Ivano Ortis, Head – International, IDC Retail Insights (Milan, Italy)
  • Christine Bardwell, Research Manager, IDC Retail Insights (London, England)
  • Luca Bonacina, Associate Research Analyst (Milan, Italy)
  • Louise Francis, Senior Market Analyst, IDC Retail Insights Asia/Pacific (Auckland, New Zealand)
  • Uria Fiano, Associate Research Analyst, IDC Retail Insights EMEA (Tel Aviv)
  • Nephi Zhang, Senior Analyst, IDC Retail Insights China (Shanghai)

For a complete listing of IDC Retail Insights analysts please visit www.idc-ri.com

"We are very pleased to welcome Kumar Das to the IDC Retail Insights International research team," said Ivano Ortis, Head - International at IDC Retail Insights. "Kumar brings our clients deep retail industry knowledge spanning across supply chain, merchandise management, and customer insights. His previous experience makes him uniquely qualified to support both retail end user and vendor strategies across Asia/Pacific. Our international research team has grown significantly over the past year, and demonstrates our commitment to serve clients better with more granular, local, and regional expert-driven retail research."

For additional information, or to arrange a one-on-one briefing with Kumar Das or any of the IDC Retail Insights Analysts, please contact Sarah Murray at 781-378-2674 or sarahbethmurray@gmail.com.

About IDC Retail Insights

IDC Retail Insights assists retail businesses and IT leaders, as well as the suppliers who serve them, in making more effective technology decisions by providing accurate, timely, and insightful fact-based research and consulting services. Staffed by senior analysts with decades of industry experience, our global research analyzes and advises on business and technology issues facing the retail industry. International Data Corporation (IDC) is the premier global provider of market intelligence, advisory services, and events for the information technology market. IDC is a subsidiary of IDG, the world’s leading technology, media, research, and events company. For more information, please visit www.idc-ri.com, email info@idc-ri.com, or call 508-935-4490. Visit the IDC Retail Insights Community at http://idc-insights-community.com/retail.

Contacts

IDC
Mary Conroy, 508-988-6964
Director of Marketing, Insights
mconroy@idc.com
or
IDC
Sarah Murray, 781-378-2674
Public Relations
sarahbethmurray@gmail.com

Release Summary

IDC Retail Insights announced today the addition of a new industry analyst to its Worldwide Retail team.

Contacts

IDC
Mary Conroy, 508-988-6964
Director of Marketing, Insights
mconroy@idc.com
or
IDC
Sarah Murray, 781-378-2674
Public Relations
sarahbethmurray@gmail.com