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A quick reminder that shopping IRL is really fun, and irreplaceable.

An Ode to the Joy of Brick-and-Mortar Shopping

With all the discussion about AI this year, and there was a lot of it, it was easy…

Editor's Perspective December 23
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Shopify is prepping merchants for the RenAIssance.

2 New Ways Shopify is Helping Small Merchants Join the ‘RenAIssance’

Shopify is the silent partner behind 12% of all ecommerce sales in the U.S., and every 20 seconds…

News December 10
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Walmart is amping up holiday shopping with new AI tools for use in stores.

Walmart Looks to ‘Rewrite the Holiday Playbook’ with New In-Store AI Experiences

Walmart has unveiled a series of new AI-powered tools on its app and website aimed at making holiday…

News November 3
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Stitch Fix Amps Up Personalization with New AI Features

Stitch Fix has introduced a series of AI experiences designed to enhance customization and convenience on the styling…

News August 12
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Alcohol distributor Southern Glazer's has undergone a digital transformation aimed at moving the whole industry forward.

Southern Glazer’s Brings AI-Fueled Ecommerce Capabilities to the Fragmented Alcohol Market

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits is one of the biggest names in the U.S. alcohol beverage industry, but…

Features May 15
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The Story Behind Verizon’s Ambition to Become a ‘Local Community Brand’

Given its primary role as a telecommunications provider, it can be easy to overlook the fact that Verizon…

Features March 6
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Meta unveiled a number of new generative AI tools it is testing for advertisers including background generation.

UPDATE: Meta’s New Generative AI Features Now Available to Advertisers

Editor’s note: This story was originally published on May 12, 2023 under the headline ‘Meta Tests Out New…

News October 6
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How Ebay is Separating Itself from the Marketplace Pack with a Focus on ‘Enthusiasts’

As it marks its 28th year in business, Ebay finds itself in a vastly different world than the…

Features October 3
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