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AI for Retailers: Unlocking the Power and Promise of Emerging Technology

Artificial intelligence (AI) is accelerating the transformation of physical retail environments. In-person shopping continues to command the largest…

Executive Viewpoints December 26
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ChatGPT Instant Checkout has arrived

What ChatGPT’s ‘Instant Checkout’ Offering Means for Retailers

[Update as of Oct. 28, 2025] PayPal Joins the ChatGPT Instant Checkout Bandwagon PayPal plans to connect its…

Features December 25
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World Emblem is reshoring to blunt the impact of tariffs.

World Emblem Blunts Tariff Impacts with Manufacturing Shift to Dominican Republic

President Trump’s tariffs, and the uncertainty surrounding them, have caused many businesses to call a halt to major…

Features December 24
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Zales Opens 4 Stores in New Format, Plans 2 More in 2026

Jewelry retailer Zales has opened four stores in its new “The Edit” format, with plans to open two…

News December 22
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Smarter and Faster: How Gen AI Is Already Changing In-Store Retail Operations

You walk into a large home improvement store looking for a washer assembly to fix your kitchen faucet…

Executive Viewpoints December 22
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The Connected Forecourt: How Fuel Retailers are Turning Stations into Shopping Destinations

Fuel and convenience retail is changing fast. The traditional forecourt is no longer just a place to fill…

Executive Viewpoints December 19
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Shipping Delays Have You Frantic? DoorDash Gift Sweepstakes Rides to the Rescue

DoorDash wants everyone to know that it delivers more than take-out food and groceries — a lot more.…

News December 18
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How Daily, Store-Specific Data Gives Zuru Sharper Holiday Marketing Insights

Zuru, a toy manufacturer with the majority of its manufacturing in China, has faced the same tariff-related challenges…

Features December 17
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Agile Supply Chains Make Omnichannel Work

From brick-and-mortar locations to online storefronts and social commerce platforms, the growing complexity of fulfilling orders across channels…

Executive Viewpoints December 17
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