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The Next Interactive Store Won’t Wait To Be Touched
Data, AI and retail media can turn physical stores from static environments into responsive ones— if retailers avoid adding operational complexity For years, the retail industry treated the touchscreen as…
Executive Viewpoints October 26
Target’s Holiday Strategy Centers on New AI Shopping Assistant
Key Takeaways Target has launched Ask Target, an AI-powered shopping assistant available in beta on Target.com and the Target app, to help guests find inspiration and narrow gift choices this…
News October 26
AI: The New Gatekeeper in the Purchase Decision
For much of the past two decades, retailers have focused on helping consumers find products online. Search engines became the gateway to discovery, leading to major investments in search optimization,…
Executive Viewpoints October 23
From Product Research to Fulfillment: How AI Is Simplifying Ecommerce Operations
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the entire retail lifecycle—streamlining everything from customer discovery and automated content creation to predictive inventory and frictionless post-purchase support. By unifying front-end experiences with back-end logistics,…
October 19
Jos. A. Bank Debuts New Store Design
Key Takeaways Jos. A. Bank opened a 4,960-square-foot store in Peachtree City, Ga., on Oct. 14 with clearer sightlines, defined product areas and a dedicated Experience Center for consultations and…
News October 23
From Pop-Up to Payoff: What the Best In-Store Brand Activations Get Right
Retail activations can take many forms, but the best ones tend to share a few characteristics. They give consumers a reason to stop. They make the experience relevant to the…
Executive Viewpoints October 22
KPMG: Holiday Self-Gifting Jumps 18% As Shoppers Plan to Treat Themselves
Key Takeaways U.S. consumers expect to spend an average of $783 this holiday season, up 5% from last year, with self-gifting rising 18% to an average of $354, according to…
News October 21
Best Buy Gamers Launched in Partnership with IGN
Key Takeaways Best Buy launched Best Buy Gamers in beta on Oct. 20, a free experience on BestBuy.com and the Best Buy App that combines IGN content, personalized profiles, event…
News October 20
Salesforce to Acquire Braze for $5.6B
Key Takeaways Salesforce signed a definitive agreement to acquire customer engagement platform Braze for $5.66 billion in enterprise value, with the deal expected to close in fiscal year 2028. Braze’s…
News October 20
How AI Assistants Are Changing Product Discovery and Becoming the New Shopping Aisle
AI isn’t just rapidly transforming how people work. It’s also changing how people shop. In the not-so-distant past, it was common for consumers to research and discover new products through…
Executive Viewpoints October 20
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