ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We are grateful to our respected guide Mr.Bhushan Deshpande for his kind,
disciplined and invaluable guidance which inspired me to solve all the
difficulties that came across during completion of project.

We express our special thanks to Dr. Vilas P. Mahatme, Head of the

Department, for his kind support, valuable suggestion and allowing me to use
all facilities that are available in the department.

Our sincere thanks are due to Dr.Avinash N. Shrikhande, Principal, for

extending all the possible help and allowing us to use all resources that are
available in the institute.

We are also thankful to our Parent and friends for their valuable corporation
and standing with us in all difficult conditions.

Project mates

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 ABSTARCT

In today's changing retail world, accurate sales forecasting is critical for inventory
management, financial planning, and strategic decision-making. This paper proposes a
forecasting model for retail sales based on machine learning techniques. The program
analyzes patterns and trends in historical sales data, allowing it to anticipate future
sales accurately. Key features such as promotional activities, seasonal fluctuations, and
economic indicators are used to improve the model's predictive power.
Various machine learning techniques, such as Linear Regression, Decision Trees, and
Neural Networks, are tested to discover the best successful method. The findings show
that machine learning greatly increases forecasting accuracy when compared to
traditional approaches, giving retailers a powerful tool for streamlining operations and
increasing profitability.
Implementing a predictive model for retail sales using machine learning offers
numerous benefits that can significantly enhance a retailer’s operations. By leveraging
historical sales data, these models can accurately forecast future sales, allowing for
better inventory management and reducing the risk of stockouts or overstock
situations. This leads to improved customer satisfaction, as popular products are more
likely to be available when needed. Additionally, machine learning models can
optimize pricing strategies by analyzing market trends and consumer behavior,
ultimately increasing sales and profitability. Efficient resource allocation, such as
staffing and marketing efforts, becomes more feasible with accurate sales predictions.
Overall, the insights provided by machine learning models enable retailers to make
informed, data-driven decisions, enhancing their strategic planning and operational
efficiency.

KEYWORDS: Predictive Model for Retail Sales using Machine Learning ,Python ,
R,VScode, Analyzing market trends , Machine learning techniques.

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 CONTENTS

Acknowledgement i

Abstract ii

Contents iii

Abbreviations vi

List of Figures vii

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1-3

1.1 Preamble 1

1.2 Motivation 2

1.3 Aim 2

1.4 Objectives 2

1.5 Organization of Report 2

CHAPTER 2 PRIOR ART 4-6

2.1 Sales Prediction systems and methods 4

2.2 Predictive and profile sales

automation analytics system and 5

method.
2.3 System for predicting sales lift and profit
of a product based on historical sales 5

information

CHAPTER 3 LITERATURE REVIEW 7-9

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 3.1 Predictive Model for Retail Sales using
Machine Learning 7

CHAPTER 4 PROPOSED APPROACH AND 10-17

SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE
4.1 Proposed approach

4.2

4.3

CHAPTER 5 TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGIES 18-25

5.1

5.2

5.3

CHAPTER 6 IMPLEMENTED WORK 26-32

6.1

6.2

6.3

CHAPTER 7 RESULTS AND DISCUSSION 33-37

7.1 Result

7.2

CHAPTER 8 CONCLUSIONS 38-39

8.1 Limitations of the study 38

8.2 Future Scope of Work 39

Reference 40

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 ABBREVIATIONS

Abbreviations Descriptions

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 LIST OF FIGUERS

Figure Title Page

4.1 10

4.2 11

4.3 13

4.4 14

4.5 15

4.6 16

5.1 18

5.2 20

5.3 24

6.1 28

6.2 31

7.1 34

7.2 35

7.3 35

7.4 36

7.5 36

7.6 37

7.7 37

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