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UX Won’t be About Humans for Long

At this point, most brands have a solid grasp of the theory behind user experience (UX). It means…

Executive Viewpoints November 18
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Fear Not the ‘Insult Rate’: How AI Optimizes Returns and Keeps Consumers Loyal

When honest consumers have a legitimate return denied, the experience can be a sledgehammer to their loyalty. It’s…

Executive Viewpoints November 17
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Elevating the Curbside Experience: How Retailers can Win with Covered Pickup Areas

Curbside pickup has evolved from a temporary lifeline during the COVID-19 pandemic into a permanent fixture in the…

Executive Viewpoints November 14
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Search is Changing Again: What Retailers Need to Know About GEO

When Google launched in the late 1990s, it didn’t just change the internet. It changed how people found…

Executive Viewpoints November 13
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Target Deploys Conversational AI In-Store to Promote Smarter Gifting

Target is placing AI-powered tools into customers’ hands with a conversational Target Gift Finder on its mobile app,…

News November 12
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Target Lowers Prices on 3,000 Essential Products, Boosts Food Bank Contributions

With many SNAP recipients still in limbo, low-income consumers are definitely feeling the squeeze, so Target will cut…

News November 11
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Exclusive Q&A: New Helzberg Store Concept Sparkles for Younger Jewelry Shoppers

Jewelry is meant to be timeless, but the process of buying jewelry — particularly big-moment purchases like engagement…

Features November 10
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Despite Economic Pressures, NRF Forecasts First Trillion-Dollar Holiday Season

The National Retail Federation (NRF) predicts that spending from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31 will increase by 3.7%…

News November 6
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Instacart Debuts AI Grocery Suite, Powers Customer-Facing Agentic Tech for Kroger

Instacart has introduced a suite of AI solutions specifically designed for the complexities of grocery retailing, featuring a…

News November 5
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