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Saks Fifth Avenue Launches AI-Powered Conversational Customer Experiences

Saks Fifth Avenue has partnered with the NLX AI platform and Amazon Web Services (AWS) to offer voice-first,…

News August 8
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Dollar General Deploys Uber Eats Delivery Option from 14,000+ Stores

Dollar General has partnered with Uber Eats for on-demand delivery from more than 14,000 Dollar General and Popshelf…

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AI Search is Rapidly Gaining Consumers’ Trust

When it comes to brand discovery, AI is quickly earning consumers’ trust, with 62% of consumers saying they…

Features August 8
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The Warby Parker Advisor virtual try-on tool debuted in May.

Warby Parker Sunsets the Offering that Made its Name — Home Try-On

When Warby Parker first debuted in 2010, the DTC brand upended the eyewear market with its home try-on…

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Claire's has trying to build affinity with younger consumers but tariffs are getting in the way.

Update: Bankrupt Claire’s to Close 700 Stores, May Exit U.S. Operations Entirely

[Update as of Aug. 8, 2025] In court documents related to its recent bankruptcy filing, Claire’s identified 700…

News August 8
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How AI and Image Recognition are Transforming the Retail and CPG landscape

The retail and Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industries are undergoing a profound change, driven by the wins and…

Executive Viewpoints August 8
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Consumer Cellular Plans to Double Store Count to 100 by 2026

Consumer Cellular, a wireless provider that provides services designed for Americans over the age of 50, has opened…

News August 7
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Verizon is hosting family tech workshops for back-to-school.

Verizon Hosts Back-to-School Tech Workshops at 10,000 Stores

As the back-to-school season ramps up, Verizon is turning more than 10,000 stores into interactive tech workshops for…

News August 7
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7-Eleven Plans 1,300 New Larger-Format Stores in North America

Seven & i Holdings has announced a major restructuring of its business, including the addition of approximately 1,300…

News August 7
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