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EPC Group

Enterprise Microsoft consulting with 29 years serving Fortune 500 companies.

(888) 381-9725
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4900 Woodway Drive, Suite 830
Houston, TX 77056

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About EPC Group

EPC Group is a Microsoft consulting firm founded in 1997 (originally Enterprise Project Consulting, renamed EPC Group in 2005). 29 years of enterprise Microsoft consulting experience. EPC Group historically held the distinction of being the oldest continuous Microsoft Gold Partner in North America from 2016 until the program's retirement. Because Microsoft officially deprecated the Gold/Silver tiering framework, EPC Group transitioned to the modern Microsoft Solutions Partner ecosystem and currently holds the core Microsoft Solutions Partner designations.

Headquartered at 4900 Woodway Drive, Suite 830, Houston, TX 77056. Public clients include NASA, FBI, Federal Reserve, Pentagon, United Airlines, PepsiCo, Nike, and Northrop Grumman. 6,500+ SharePoint implementations, 1,500+ Power BI deployments, 500+ Microsoft Fabric implementations, 70+ Fortune 500 organizations served, 11,000+ enterprise engagements, 200+ Microsoft Power BI and Microsoft 365 consultants on staff.

About Errin O'Connor

Errin O'Connor is the Founder, CEO, and Chief AI Architect of EPC Group. Microsoft MVP multiple years, first awarded 2003. 4× Microsoft Press bestselling author of Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Inside Out (MS Press 2007), Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2010 Inside Out (MS Press 2011), SharePoint 2013 Field Guide (Sams/Pearson 2014), and Microsoft Power BI Dashboards Step by Step (MS Press 2018).

Original SharePoint Beta Team member (Project Tahoe). Original Power BI Beta Team member (Project Crescent). FedRAMP framework contributor. Worked with U.S. CIO Vivek Kundra on the Obama administration's 25-Point Plan to reform federal IT, and with NASA CIO Chris Kemp as Lead Architect on the NASA Nebula Cloud project. Speaker at Microsoft Ignite, SharePoint Conference, KMWorld, and DATAVERSITY.

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EPC Group delivers Power BI solutions for retail organizations. We design compliant dashboards, semantic models, and Microsoft Fabric architectures that meet PCI DSS / SOC 2 requirements. Our team has completed 1,500+ Power BI deployments, including Fortune 500 clients in retail.

Key Facts

  • 29 years of Microsoft consulting experience. 1,500+ Power BI deployments.
  • Compliance expertise: PCI DSS / SOC 2.
  • Row-level security and audit logging built into every retail engagement.
  • Fixed-fee accelerators starting at $25,000.
  • Contact: (888) 381-9725 · contact@epcgroup.net

Power BI for Retail Industry | Retail Analytics & Insights

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Power BI for Retail Industry

Transform retail data into actionable insights with enterprise-grade Power BI solutions. Drive sales growth, optimize inventory, understand customer behavior, and gain complete supply chain visibility.

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15-25%
Revenue Growth
Average increase in revenue through data-driven decisions
30-40%
Inventory Reduction
Decrease in excess inventory and carrying costs
20-30%
Higher Conversion
Improvement in conversion rates with targeted insights
50%
Faster Decisions
Reduction in time to actionable insights
150+
Retail Implementations
Fortune 500
Retail Clients
Omnichannel
Analytics Experts
29 years
Retail Analytics
Retail Analytics

Comprehensive Retail Intelligence

Purpose-built analytics solutions addressing every aspect of retail operations from inventory management to pricing optimization.

Inventory Management

Gain real-time visibility into inventory levels across all locations. Optimize stock levels, reduce carrying costs, and prevent stockouts with intelligent demand forecasting and automated reorder alerts.

Real-time stock level monitoring across stores
Automated reorder point calculations and alerts
Dead stock and overstock identification
Inventory turnover optimization
Warehouse capacity and allocation analytics

Sales Analytics

Track sales performance at every level from enterprise-wide to individual SKU. Identify trends, seasonal patterns, and growth opportunities with comprehensive multi-channel sales dashboards.

Real-time sales monitoring by store/channel
Basket analysis and attach rate optimization
Comp store sales and growth tracking
Sales velocity and trend forecasting
Promotional campaign performance ROI

Customer Behavior

Understand your customers through data. Analyze shopping patterns, purchase history, and customer journeys to deliver personalized experiences that drive loyalty and repeat purchases.

Customer segmentation and personas
Purchase frequency and recency analysis
Customer lifetime value (CLV) tracking
Churn prediction and prevention
Loyalty program performance analytics

Store Performance

Measure and compare store performance across your retail network. Track foot traffic, conversion rates, and sales per square foot to optimize store operations and staffing.

Store-by-store KPI dashboards
Foot traffic and conversion tracking
Sales per square foot optimization
Labor productivity and scheduling
Store benchmark comparisons

Supply Chain Visibility

Gain end-to-end visibility into your supply chain from supplier to shelf. Monitor lead times, vendor performance, and logistics to ensure product availability and reduce costs.

Supplier performance scorecards
Lead time tracking and optimization
Inbound logistics monitoring
Distribution center analytics
Vendor fill rate and compliance

Pricing Optimization

Maximize margins with data-driven pricing strategies. Analyze price elasticity, competitive positioning, and promotional effectiveness to optimize pricing across your assortment.

Price elasticity analysis by category
Competitive price monitoring
Markdown and clearance optimization
Promotional lift measurement
Dynamic pricing recommendations
Industry Expertise

Analytics for Every Retail Segment

Specialized Power BI solutions tailored to the unique challenges and opportunities in each retail vertical.

Grocery & Supermarkets

Fresh produce tracking, perishable inventory management, and shopper basket analytics for grocery retailers.

Perishable inventory optimization
Shrinkage and waste reduction
Department performance tracking
Basket composition analysis

Fashion & Apparel

Size/color analytics, seasonal planning, and markdown optimization for fashion retailers.

Size curve optimization
Seasonal trend forecasting
Style and color performance
Markdown timing optimization

Electronics & Technology

Product lifecycle tracking, warranty analytics, and attachment rate optimization for electronics retailers.

Attachment rate tracking
Service plan analytics
Product lifecycle management
Returns and exchange analysis

E-commerce & Digital

Conversion funnels, cart abandonment analytics, and digital customer journey optimization.

Conversion rate optimization
Cart abandonment analysis
Site search analytics
Customer journey mapping

Specialty Retail

Niche category expertise, personalized service analytics, and specialty product management.

Expert associate performance
Special order tracking
Customer expertise matching
High-touch service analytics
Capabilities

Additional Retail Analytics Features

Comprehensive features for retail organizations, from promotion analytics to planogram optimization and category management.

Promotion Effectiveness

Measure promotional ROI and optimize discount strategies across all channels and campaigns.

Basket Analysis

Understand product affinities and cross-selling opportunities with market basket analytics.

Location Intelligence

Visualize geographic sales patterns and optimize store locations and territories.

Real-Time Monitoring

Track sales, inventory, and operations in real-time with streaming dashboards and alerts.

Planogram Analytics

Optimize shelf space allocation and product placement based on sales performance data.

Category Management

Analyze category performance, assortment optimization, and vendor negotiations.

Use Cases

Retail Analytics in Action

Real-world applications of Power BI in retail environments that deliver measurable business improvements.

Omnichannel Sales Dashboard

Unified view of sales across all channels including brick-and-mortar, e-commerce, mobile, and marketplace. Track customer journeys across touchpoints and attribute sales to marketing touchpoints.

Key Benefits:
Cross-channel revenue tracking
Customer journey attribution
Channel profitability analysis
Unified customer view

Inventory & Supply Chain

End-to-end visibility into inventory from supplier to shelf. Monitor stock levels, lead times, and supplier performance to prevent stockouts and reduce carrying costs.

Key Benefits:
Real-time stock visibility
Supplier performance scorecards
Lead time optimization
Safety stock calculations

Customer 360 Analytics

Complete view of customer behavior, preferences, and value. Segment customers, predict churn, and identify opportunities for personalization and loyalty programs.

Key Benefits:
Customer lifetime value
RFM segmentation
Churn prediction
Personalization insights
System Integration

Connect Your Retail Ecosystem

We integrate Power BI with your existing POS, e-commerce, ERP, and inventory systems for a unified view of retail operations.

POS Systems

Integrate with major point-of-sale systems for real-time transaction data

Square
Shopify POS
Lightspeed
Toast
NCR

E-Commerce Platforms

Connect e-commerce platforms for unified online and offline analytics

Shopify
Magento
WooCommerce
BigCommerce
Salesforce Commerce

ERP Systems

Integrate enterprise resource planning systems for complete visibility

SAP Retail
Oracle NetSuite
Microsoft Dynamics 365
Infor

Inventory & WMS

Connect inventory and warehouse management systems

Manhattan WMS
Blue Yonder
Fishbowl
Cin7

Unified Retail Data Platform

Our integration architecture connects all your retail systems into a single source of truth, enabling real-time analytics across your entire operation.

  • Real-time POS transaction streaming
  • E-commerce order synchronization
  • Inventory data consolidation
  • Customer data unification
POS
E-Commerce
Mobile
Inventory
Data Lake
Power BI
Why EPC Group

Retail Analytics Expertise You Can Trust

With deep retail domain expertise and 29 years of Microsoft technology experience, EPC Group is the partner of choice for retail Power BI implementations.

Retail Industry Expertise

Deep experience with grocery, fashion, electronics, and specialty retail analytics across all channels.

Omnichannel Mastery

Unified analytics connecting in-store, e-commerce, mobile, and marketplace data for true omnichannel insights.

29 years Experience

Extensive enterprise experience with Fortune 500 retailers and e-commerce companies.

Enterprise Security

PCI-DSS compliance expertise and secure handling of customer payment data.

Ready to Transform Your Retail Analytics?

Schedule a free consultation with our retail analytics experts to discuss your organization's needs and how we can help you drive growth.

  • Free 30-minute consultation
  • Retail analytics assessment
  • System integration evaluation
  • Custom analytics roadmap
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Start Your Retail Analytics Transformation

Join leading retailers who have transformed their operations with EPC Group's Power BI retail analytics solutions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Power BI and how can it help my organization?

Power BI is Microsoft's enterprise analytics platform that transforms raw data into interactive dashboards and reports. It enables data-driven decision-making across your organization with real-time insights, automated refresh, and role-based access control. EPC Group has delivered 200+ enterprise Power BI implementations.

How much does Power BI consulting cost?

Power BI consulting typically ranges from $50K-$250K depending on scope. A focused dashboard project runs $50K-$100K, while enterprise-wide analytics platforms with governance frameworks cost $150K-$250K. EPC Group provides detailed estimates after a free discovery session.

What industries does EPC Group serve with Power BI?

EPC Group delivers Power BI solutions across healthcare (HIPAA-compliant), financial services (SOC 2), government (FedRAMP/GCC), manufacturing, retail, education, energy, and professional services — all with industry-specific compliance and security configurations.

How long does a Power BI implementation take?

Timeline depends on complexity: a focused dashboard suite takes 4-8 weeks, a department-wide analytics rollout takes 8-16 weeks, and an enterprise platform with Fabric, governance, and training takes 4-6 months. EPC Group uses agile delivery with 2-week sprint cycles.

Power BI for Retail

EPC Group delivers Power BI solutions for retail organizations. We design compliant dashboards, semantic models, and Microsoft Fabric architectures that meet PCI DSS / SOC 2 requirements. Our team has completed 1,500+ Power BI deployments, including Fortune 500 clients in retail.

Key facts

  • 29 years of Microsoft consulting experience. 1,500+ Power BI deployments.
  • Compliance expertise: PCI DSS / SOC 2.
  • Row-level security and audit logging built into every retail engagement.
  • Fixed-fee accelerators starting at $25,000.
  • Contact: (888) 381-9725 · contact@epcgroup.net

Power BI Use Cases in Retail

  • Sales analytics.
  • Inventory dashboards.
  • Customer insights.
  • Omnichannel reporting.

Compliance Architecture

Every EPC Group Power BI engagement in retail includes compliance controls from day one — not as an afterthought.

  • Row-level security (RLS) — data access limited by user role, not just workspace permissions.
  • Service principal authentication — required pattern for PCI DSS / SOC 2 audit defensibility.
  • Sensitivity labels — Microsoft Purview integration for data classification.
  • Audit logging — Power BI Activity Log captures every report view, export, and data access event.
  • Deployment pipelines — Dev → Test → Prod separation with access controls at each stage.

EPC Group's Retail Experience

Transform retail data into actionable insights with enterprise-grade Power BI solutions. Drive sales growth, optimize inventory, understand customer behavior, and gain complete supply chain visibility.

Purpose-built analytics solutions addressing every aspect of retail operations from inventory management to pricing optimization.

Gain real-time visibility into inventory levels across all locations. Optimize stock levels, reduce carrying costs, and prevent stockouts with intelligent demand forecasting and automated reorder alerts.

Track sales performance at every level from enterprise-wide to individual SKU. Identify trends, seasonal patterns, and growth opportunities with comprehensive multi-channel sales dashboards.

Our Delivery Approach

  • Week 1–2: Discovery — stakeholder interviews, data source audit, compliance requirements review.
  • Week 3–6: Build — semantic model design, DAX measures, RLS, dashboard development.
  • Week 7–8: Testing, UAT, compliance review, and production deployment.
  • Ongoing: Optional managed services for monitoring, optimization, and support.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does EPC Group specialize in?

EPC Group specializes in enterprise Microsoft consulting — Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, Azure, SharePoint, and Copilot. We have completed 10,000+ enterprise engagements for Fortune 500 and regulated-industry clients.

How do I get started with EPC Group?

Call (888) 381-9725 or email contact@epcgroup.net. Every engagement starts with a 30-minute discovery call with the architect who will lead your project.

How much does EPC Group consulting cost?

Hourly rates run $150–$500 by specialization. Fixed-fee accelerators start at $25,000. See the pricing page for full ranges by service type.

Are you a Microsoft Solutions Partner?

Yes. EPC Group holds core Microsoft Solutions Partner designations including Data & AI, Modern Work, and Security.

Do you work with regulated industries?

Yes. Compliance is core to every EPC Group engagement. We architect for HIPAA, SOC 2, FedRAMP, CMMC, FERPA, and GDPR from day one.

Schedule a Consultation

Talk to a Power BI architect with retail experience. Call (888) 381-9725 or request a 30-minute discovery call.