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Move Past Hype to Focus on Value with AI Implementations in the POS Space

Businesses and organizations across virtually all markets and niches are exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) could benefit their operations. Although the technology has been steadily advancing for decades, recent availability…

Executive Viewpoints May 29
Millennials and Gen Zers are not afraid to spend on their "fur babies," so Yuppy Puppy developed a physical space brimming with luxe touches to resonate.

How Yuppy Puppy is Creating a Luxe Space Pet Parents Love

Features May 29

Guess? Names Andy Rosen as Executive Chairman

Guess? Inc. has appointed Andrew Rosen as Executive Chairman of Rag & Bone, which operates as an independent brand within the Guess? portfolio. Guess? and WHP Global joined forces to…

News May 28
The Capital One Walmart credit card is not long for this world.

Walmart, Capital One End Contentious Credit Card Partnership

Capital One Financial and Walmart have officially ended a partnership that had designated Capital One as the exclusive issuer of Walmart consumer credit cards. The companies first teamed up in…

News May 28
TJX, parent company of TJ Maxx is planning a major expansion.

TJX Leans into Off-Price Wave with Long-Term Plans for 1,300 New Stores

As continued inflation drives consumers toward more cost-conscious shopping, TJX — the parent company of TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods and Sierra — sees an opportunity for expansion. CEO and President…

News May 28

Buy it Like Beckham: Soccer Superstar Named AliExpress Global Ambassador

Alibaba Group’s international marketplace AliExpress has tapped sports and lifestyle icon David Beckham to be its new global ambassador, reinforcing the retailer’s role as the exclusive global ecommerce partner of…

News May 28
New image animation tool in Google Product Studio.

Gen AI: Google’s Not-so-Secret Weapon in the Battle for Search Engine Dominance

Last week Google announced a sweeping slate of product updates across its search, shopping and marketing interfaces at Google Marketing Live (GML), which followed an equally expansive set of updates…

Features May 28

The Top Five Challenges Hindering Retail Media Growth

The incredible success of retail media means it is here to stay and will continue to radically reshape the industry, and consumers’ expectations, as it matures. Forrester anticipates the retail…

Executive Viewpoints May 28

Customer Service is Personal, so Show Me the Love

Service is a mission-critical activity that deserves your attention today and every day. Key findings and surprises from Bizrate Insights’ January 2024 survey of 900 online shoppers provide a framework…

Executive Viewpoints May 27
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