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Live Commerce: The Next Sector to be Hit by the AI Revolution

ChatGPT has become the talking point of many water-cooler chats globally. It represents a new era in artificial…

Executive Viewpoints June 9
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UPDATED: Ikea Brings (Really) Big Blue Bag to NYC

Editor’s note: This story has been updated based on recent developments. Ikea will unveil a 19-foot-high interactive version…

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Brand executives are venturing to Chicago for the D2 Summit: Retail Edition to share how their organizations are embracing Web3 to improve CX.

How Coach, Mattel, PUMA and More Are Tackling 5 Critical Web3 Questions

After more than a year of hype (followed by hype fatigue), experts and practitioners are split on whether…

Features June 8
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From Apple’s new Vision Pro to Emerge haptics, Sensory Enabling Technologies (SETs) continue to open entirely new avenues for value creation, unlocking novel ways for brands to stimulate consumers' senses with digital content.

Sensory Enabling Technologies are Radically Reshaping the Future of Digital Retail

From Apple’s new Vision Pro to Emerge haptics, Sensory Enabling Technologies (SETs) continue to open entirely new avenues…

Executive Viewpoints June 7
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Amazon's latest partnership will help sellers create 3D and AR content.

Amazon Teams up with Hexa to Help Sellers Create 3D, AR Content

Amazon has inked a deal to give its sellers access to the 3D visualization platform Hexa, which will…

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Bold Commerce's Jay Myers discusses the paid membership opportunity at SubSummit 2023.

With Consumers Awash in Subscriptions, Brands Set Sights on Paid Membership

The subscription economy has been the subject of dire headlines recently, with terms like “subscription fatigue,” “the great…

Features June 6
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The Future of Retail: Rethinking Digital Signage to Improve the In-Store Experience

Expectations are never-ending in the retail industry. They’re also ever-changing — even more so in light of recent…

Executive Viewpoints May 31
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A very good job has worked with top shows on Hulu, HBO and Showtime to develop unique media activations and mailer experiences that immerse viewers into their favorite shows.

Q&A with Top Event Producer: Lessons from the Buzziest Media Activations

Crystal Anderson got her start in events during her time at Tough Mudder and went on to help…

Features May 31
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Amazon’s Cashierless Checkout Tech Makes Inroads at Events Venues

Amazon is continuing to expand the reach of its Just Walk Out (JWO) cashierless checkout tech with a…

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