Retail Analytics
RetailNext—People-Counting System & In-Store Analytics Software in Riyadh
RetailNext was the first platform to bring e-commerce-style shopper analytics to physical stores. Its AI-powered people counting system, in-store analytics, and loss prevention platform are trusted by 250+ retailers in 50+ countries — and CDIT is the local implementation and support partner bringing RetailNext to Riyadh.
About the Platform
One Platform, Every Store Function
RetailNext is a global leader in smart store analytics. Through its centralized, cloud-native SaaS platform, RetailNext connects four core functions — traffic analytics, loss prevention, store operations, and merchandising — into a single system, all built on the same Aurora sensor hardware and unified data layer.
The full platform covers
- Traffic Analytics—People counting, conversion, and staffing intelligence
- Asset Protection — Video-based loss prevention and POS exception reporting
- Store Operations — Staffing, scheduling, and cross-store performance benchmarking
- Merchandising — Shopper path and product placement analytics
Aurora- People Counting Sensor
The Sensor Behind Every RetailNext Capability
Aurora is RetailNext's proprietary, patented AI sensor—a single piece of hardware that powers people counting, video security, and behavioral analytics simultaneously. It fuses 3D imagery with deep learning to deliver 95–99% accurate foot traffic data, while anonymously detecting shoppers so no personally identifiable data is stored.
Aurora sensor specifications
Widest Field of View in the Industry
Covers more floor space per sensor, reducing the total number of sensors (and licenses) needed for a given store
PoE-Powered
Single Power-over-Ethernet cable for both power and data, simplifying installation
AI-Driven Detection
Patented deep-learning algorithm for accurate, anonymous people counting
Simple Network Setup
Just one outbound port required; no inbound ports or VPNs needed, so it scales across hundreds of locations without per-site network architecture changes
Automatic Health Monitoring & Software Updates
Centralized management with SSO support, reducing IT overhead across a multi-store rollout
RetailTraffic Analytics
A People-Counting System Built on AI, Not Guesswork
Powered by the Aurora sensor, RetailNext's people counting system goes far beyond a simple door-counter — it's precise enough to power real staffing, marketing, and conversion decisions.
Core people counting capabilities
Accurate Entry/Exit Counting — 95–99% AI-powered counting accuracy
Group Counting — Accurately counts shoppers entering or exiting together
Passby Traffic — Measures footfall versus actual store entries
Occupancy Monitoring — Real-time capacity and crowd tracking
Staffing Recommendations — Optimizes staffing based on traffic demand
Lower Total Cost of Ownership — Reduces annual operating costs
Beyond Counting
In-Store Analytics Software That Turns Traffic Into Strategy
Traffic counting is only the starting point. RetailNext's in-store analytics software converts foot traffic data into the same kind of e-commerce-style behavioral insight that online retailers have had for years — but for physical stores.
Core in-store analytics capabilities
Conversion Rate Measurement — Combines traffic and sales to measure conversion
Cross-Store Benchmarking — Compares traffic, conversion, and yield across stores
Integrated Business Intelligence — Enables deeper dashboard analysis with built-in BI
POS & Workforce Integration — Connects with POS, workforce, and scheduling systems
Real-Time Dashboards & Mobile Access — Fast access through browser and mobile interfaces
Retail Loss Prevention
Move From Reactive Investigations to Proactive Loss Prevention
RetailNext Asset Protection combines AI-powered behavioral analytics with POS exception reporting in a single platform, so loss prevention teams identify threats before they become losses instead of reviewing footage after the fact.
Core loss prevention capabilities
AI-Powered Exception Reporting — Flags high-risk and suspicious transactions in real time
Video-Linked Case Building — Combines searchable video with POS data for faster investigations
Remote, Multi-Site Investigation — Access live and recorded footage from anywhere
Works With Existing Cameras — Supports legacy analog and IP camera systems
Secure Cloud Storage — Up to 30 days of encrypted, high-resolution video retention
Faster Investigations — Reduces investigation time by up to 75%
Operations & Merchandising
Staffing, Layout, and Merchandising Decisions Backed by Data
Beyond traffic and security, RetailNext gives operations and merchandising teams the same evidence-based approach to running the store floor.
Store Operations
Match staff coverage to actual peak traffic periods, track conversion rates to identify operational bottlenecks, and compare store performance across an entire portfolio
Merchandising
Shopper path (journey) analytics show how product placement, fixtures, and displays actually affect engagement and sales, letting merchandising teams test, measure, and optimize in near real time
Industry Fit
Beyond General Retail
RetailNext also offers format-specific capabilities
Restaurants
Guest traffic forecasting by daypart, day of week, and season; real-time wait-time and guest-flow tracking to reduce bottlenecks; cloud-based video monitoring integrated with POS for employee safety and theft reduction
Convenience Stores
The Aurora sensor’s wide field of view reduces the sensor count needed to cover a c-store’s floor plan, lowering both hardware and licensing costs, alongside the same loss prevention and merchandising tools
Data Protection
Anonymous by Design
RetailNext counts and measures shoppers anonymously — no personally identifiable data is stored. The entire platform, including video storage, runs on SOC2 Type II–compliant infrastructure with encrypted communications and configurable privacy controls, supporting GDPR and regional data-protection requirements.
Trusted by Leading Retail Brands
Common Questions
RetailNext FAQ
Ready to Understand Your Store's Real Foot Traffic?
Book a demo and CDIT’s team will show you how RetailNext’s people counting system, loss prevention, and store operations tools fit your stores.