Explore a comprehensive conference talk on enhancing retail operations resilience through forecasting models. Delve into the intricacies of data-driven retail, understanding the retail value chain, and the crucial role of forecasting in strategic planning. Examine various forecasting horizons, challenges in retail forecasting, and the impact of COVID-19 on the industry. Gain insights into statistical techniques, machine learning applications, and deep learning models for retail forecasting. Learn about implementing time series models and review real-world case studies. Discover future trends in retail forecasting and how they can revolutionize operational resilience in the retail sector.