Which company first implemented predictive analytics in retail by using weather forecasts to predict product demand in stores?

The retail landscape was forever changed when predictive analytics first entered the industry, transforming how stores forecast inventory needs and customer behavior. This technological breakthrough marked a pivotal moment in retail history, leading to the sophisticated data-driven decision systems we see today. Test your knowledge about this revolutionary development that bridged traditional merchandising with modern AI-powered retail strategies.

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Walmart (with their 'StormCast' system in 1998)
Amazon (with their 'Anticipatory Shipping' patent in 2003)
Tesco (with their 'WeatherWise' inventory system in 2001)
Sears (with their Weather Bureau partnership program in 1989)