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Want AI to Deliver Real Insights into Human Behavior? Take it to the Store

It seems like just about everyone on earth is obsessed with the promise of artificial intelligence. Read through any magazine or online publication and you’ll find a plethora of fascinating…

Executive Viewpoints June 22

Staples Launches Three-Tiered Technology Protection Plan

Staples has launched tiered Total Support Plans to provide customers with access to 24/7/365 computer support. The new plans were developed to protect customers from viruses, identity theft, crashed laptops,…

News June 21

CNBC: Bed Bath & Beyond Pushes BuyBuy Baby Auction Back, Seeking to Maximize Bids

Bed Bath & Beyond has reportedly said in court papers that it will run a separate sale process for BuyBuy Baby as it moves forward with the auction for its…

News June 21
Prime Day 2023 will take place July 11-12

Amazon Sets Prime Day 2023 for July 11-12

Amazon has announced the dates of its annual member sales bonanza, Prime Day, which this year will kick off at 3 a.m. EDT on July 11 and run through July…

News June 21
Target last mile delivery

Target’s New Last Mile Facility Adds Next-Day Delivery for 500,000 in Atlanta Market

Target has opened a Target Last Mile Delivery (TLMD) extension near its store in Smyrna, Ga. The new facility puts next-day delivery within reach of 500,000 additional customers for a…

News June 21

AI-Powered Store Intelligence Shines a Light on Shrink

For as long as shrink has been an issue in retail, it’s primarily been tied to human mistakes or crime. Theft, store associates mislabeling items and products getting damaged in…

Executive Viewpoints June 21
Walmart tests out TalkShopLive's newest feature shoppable simulcasts.

Walmart ‘Simulcasts’ Latest Live Shopping Event on Walmart.com, Facebook

Walmart is the first retailer to test out TalkShopLive’s new “shoppable simulcast” feature, which allows brands to broadcast live shopping events simultaneously across up to four different online destinations, including…

News June 20

VF Corporation Hires Logitech Veteran as New CEO

VF Corporation, parent company of brands including The North Face, Vans and Timberland, has named Bracken Darrell as President and CEO, effective July 17. Interim President and CEO Benno Dorer,…

News June 20
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Alibaba CEO and Chairman to Focus on Ecommerce Giant’s Cloud Unit

Daniel Zhang, currently Chairman and CEO of the entire Alibaba Group, will narrow his focus to the Alibaba Cloud Intelligence Group, which the company plans to spin off as its…

News June 20
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