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Harnessing AI to Transform the Customer Experience in Retail: Opportunities and Challenges

In just a few short years, artificial intelligence (AI) has transitioned from a futuristic concept to an operational reality in retail. As consumers increasingly embrace AI-powered tools — from generative…

Executive Viewpoints May 19
Commerce integrations on Roblox

Roblox Bridges Virtual and Real-World Shopping with New Commerce Integrations

Digital gaming platform Roblox has been toying around with real-world commerce integrations for a while, but now the company is getting serious with the addition of two new features: Commerce…

News May 16

Even with Walmart’s Market Power, Tariffs will Force Price Hikes

The message from Walmart executives was clear: they will do everything in their power to keep prices low, but higher tariffs are indeed going to force the retail giant to…

News May 16

SubSummit 2025 Preview: Leveraging Subscriptions to Build Loyalty (and Revenue)

Subscriptions and other tools for reaping recurring revenues will be examined, explained, dissected and analyzed at SubSummit 2025, taking place May 28-30 in Dallas. More than 2,000 attendees are expected…

News May 16

Hudson’s Bay Sells IP and Brand Assets to Canadian Tire for $21.6 Million

As part of its liquidation process, Hudson’s Bay Company will sell its intellectual property (IP) to Canadian Tire, another retailer with a long history in the country (though not quite…

News May 16

David’s Bridal Debuts New Tech-Driven Store Format

David’s Bridal is leveraging a range of technologies in its new “Diamonds & Pearls” store format, including interactive touchscreens powered by Shopify POS that provide shoppers with “endless aisle” access…

News May 16

Gaining the Edge: Leveraging Competitive Intelligence More Effectively

Retailers aren’t short on data — the challenge is making sense of it at scale. To stay competitive, businesses must not only maintain a clear view of internal operations but…

Executive Viewpoints May 16

Carrefour Deploys Supply Chain Platform to Beef Up Sustainable Sourcing

Carrefour Global Sourcing (CGS), part of the Carrefour S.A. Group, will support its responsible sourcing initiatives with the TradeBeyond CBX platform, which is designed to strengthen supplier management and improve…

News May 15

Dick’s Sporting Goods to Acquire Foot Locker in $2.5 Billion Deal

In an acquisition that will provide Dick’s Sporting Goods with an international presence for the first time, the retailer has agreed to purchase the 2,400-store Foot Locker chain. The transaction,…

News May 15
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