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Marks & Spencer-Microsoft Partnership Will Leverage AI In Retail Operations
Marks & Spencer (M&S) is turning to AI to sharpen its appeal to customers through a partnership with Microsoft. The UK-based department store plans to integrate Microsoft AI technologies into M&S stores…
News June 25
Data Is The Bedrock, But It Needs A Purpose: Thoughts From Salesforce Connections
Two weeks ago when I attended Salesforce Connections in Chicago, one major theme captured my attention: it is vital to track, analyze and understand shopper data. “Data is the bedrock,” noted Heike Young, Manager of…
Editor's Perspective June 25Retailers Decry Supreme Court Decision In Amex Swipe Fee Case
In a 5-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of American Express over the fees charged to merchants for credit card transactions. Amex contracts that bar retailers from…
News June 25Business Process Management: Propelling Business Towards Compliance For GDPR
By Mark Holenstein, Signavio The General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) is a popular topic among businesses around the globe. The law was originally introduced and adopted into place on April…
Executive Viewpoints June 25Party City Adds Toy City Pop-Up Shops In 50-Store Pilot
Seeking the toy retail dollars that formerly were spent at Toys ‘R’ Us, Party City will pilot 50 Toy City pop-up stores that will be co-located alongside its Halloween City…
News June 25
Retailers: Is Your Technology Ready for Generation Z?
They are the first digitally native generation, born into a world of smartphones, social media and instant messaging. Their generational forebears, the Millennials, may have pioneered the mobile revolution, but…
Executive Viewpoints June 25L’Oréal And Casino Launch Beauty-Focused Pharmacy Concept In Paris
Groupe Casino has partnered with L’Oréal to open two stores in Paris that will combine beauty products with healthcare goods and over-the-counter medicine, according to Reuters. The store also will…
News June 22MomentFeed Expands Yelp Partnership With Knowledge Database
Building on a partnership that began in March 2016, MomentFeedhas added Yelp Knowledge to its offering. Brands can now manage their Yelp presence directly through the MomentFeed platform, using reviews…
News June 22
C-Store Loyalty Programs Drive More Trips From 51% Of Customers
Given that “convenience” is literally built into their name, it’s hardly a surprise that as many as 44% of shoppers select a convenience store based on location. However, loyalty programs…
News June 22
