Data & Insights Trade Desk’s big bet on AI in advertising hits rollout snags Discussing the firm’s first revenue miss in eight years as a public company, CEO Jeff Green acknowledged a number of “people mistakes.” MarketingDive February 19, 2025February 19, 2025 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationAIExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Walmart to deploy AI price forecasting tool The retailer will use tech provided by Helios to predict the price and availability of agricultural commodities. Grocery Dive February 18, 2025February 18, 2025 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationAIWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation How Generative AI is Shaping the Digital Landscape Generative AI (GenAI) has rapidly gained popularity, especially with breakthroughs like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and DALL-E. This technology enhances work efficiency and could address labor shortages, with 44% of Dutch jobs highly exposed to GenAI. Education is also transforming, with students using ChatGPT for assignments, prompting universities to integrate the technology constructively. Interest in GenAI is […] BCC Research February 18, 2025February 18, 2025 < 1 min read AITechnology & InnovationPredictions and ForecastsChatGPTMarketing: Social MediaAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Hightouch bags $80m Series C at $1.2bn valuation as it brings AI decisioning to retail marketers Hightouch, a composable CDP and AI decisioning platform, has raised an $80 million Series C investment round at a valuation of $1.2 billion. This was led by Sapphire Ventures, with participation from NVC, Amplify Ventures, ICONIQ Growth, and Bain Capital Ventures. Sapphire Ventures Partner Rajeev Dham will join the Hightouch board. The investment will help […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub February 18, 2025February 18, 2025 3 min read Technology & InnovationAIData & InsightsShoppersStart UpsMarketing: Social MediaCustomer ExperienceInternational - UKOmnichannelResults & InvestmentExecutivesOperations & Supply ChainConsumersTwitterTrends: TechDept. NonfoodStreamingMarketing: BroadcastMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: TradeAssociatesPricing & PromotionsWeather 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Meet the new martech stack: systems of context and systems of truth For years, martech was divided into systems of record and systems of engagement. Systems of record stored the “master” versions of data. CRMs and CDPs for customer data. PIM for product data. DAM for brand assets. ERP for inventory data. (I know, there’s a ton of acronyms in this piece, almost to the point of […] chiefmartec February 18, 2025February 18, 2025 6 min read Technology & InnovationData & InsightsAIShoppersOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationData VisualizationDept. NonfoodPackagingESG and CSRDept. Toys & GamesPhilanthropyAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights How AI Overviews are Reshaping the Consumer Journey in 2025 With the rise of generative AI, the top of the marketing funnel is getting more complex. The digital marketing funnel from search to consideration to purchase is fragmenting into exploration across more varied digital channels, making it more challenging to capture a consumer’s attention and lead them where we want them to go. More and […] Retail TouchPoints February 18, 2025February 18, 2025 7 min read AITechnology & InnovationConsumersGoogleMarketing: Social MediaStore LocationDept. NonfoodChatGPTMarketing: UGCMarketing: VoiceHoliday & EventsData & InsightsDept. ApparelDept. Natural / OrganicHealth & WellnessESG and CSRAssociatesData VisualizationShoppersSustainabilityConsultingHome Depot 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Creating Extraordinary Retail Places: Our Interview with Kevin Kelley We’re joined by fellow Retail Voices by NRF honoree Kevin Ervin Kelley to unpack some of the key lessons from his remarkable book Irreplaceable: Creating Extraordinary Places That Bring People Together and his recent NRF “Big Show” talk. We discuss how physical retail must dramatically evolve in an ever more digital world, the “Bonfire Effect,” his […] Remarkable Retail Podcast February 18, 2025February 18, 2025 2 min read Technology & InnovationAIMarketing: Social MediaPodcastsInternational - North AmericaAmazonDept. GroceryMeta (Facebook)TikTokStreamingStrategyPredictions and ForecastsMetaverseEconomyBrick and MortarData & InsightsDept. PharmacyESG and CSRGoogleGovernmentMarketing: BroadcastWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Retail technology tie up as Pricer and Focal Systems announce in-store digitalisation strategic collaboration Pricer and Focal Systems have annnounced a partnership focused on accelerating the digitisation and optimisation of physical retail stores. This brings together Pricer’s dynamic pricing and shelf-edge communication expertise with 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards winner Focal Systems’ computer vision and product availability solutions. By integrating Focal Systems’ AI powered shelf vision cameras with Pricer’s […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub February 17, 2025February 17, 2025 2 min read Technology & InnovationAIData & InsightsMerchandisingMarketing: In StoreInternational - UKOmnichannelAssociatesMarketing: Social MediaShoppersBrick and MortarConsumersExecutivesDept. NonfoodGoogleOperations & Supply ChainTrends: TechTwitter 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Market Research Pitfalls Early in my marketing career, at General Mills, we used to hold focus groups in a Minneapolis suburb called Eden Prairie. I once overheard a couple of our agency partners jokingly refer to this focus group ritual as going to see the “Oracles of Eden Prairie.” Whether new products, campaign strategy, or ad creative, the […] Tom Fishburne February 17, 2025February 17, 2025 4 min read Fun & HumorTechnology & InnovationAIThick DataSponsoredConsultingExecutivesData & InsightsDept. NonfoodGeneral MillsResults & InvestmentStrategyAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation London calling as Landsec extends its long-term Piccadilly Lights partnership with Ocean Outdoor Landsec has extended its partnership with Ocean Outdoor which manages the digital out of home (DOOH) contract for Piccadilly Lights in London. Under the terms of the agreement, Ocean will continue to manage content for the advertising DOOH screen well into the next decade, and work with Landsec on The Venue which sits beneath the […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub February 17, 2025February 17, 2025 3 min read Technology & InnovationAIInternational - UKMarketing: OOHData & InsightsMarketing: Social MediaCoca ColaOmnichannelHoliday & EventsTescoTech: CashierlessPepsiCoPredictions and ForecastsTikTokPricing & PromotionsTrends: TechOperations & Supply ChainDeliveryTwitterBrick and MortarCOVID19Dept. ApparelExecutivesDept. HBCInclusivityMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Restaurants Restaurants Will Outshine Retail Food Competitors in 2025 The restaurant industry is set to maintain its upward trajectory, outpacing other food retail sectors and solidifying its role as a dominant force in the U.S. economy. After surpassing $1 trillion in sales for the first time in 2024, the National Restaurant Association projects an even stronger 2025, with sales expected to hit $1.5 […] Grocerant Guru February 16, 2025February 16, 2025 4 min read RestaurantsTechnology & InnovationConsumersAIDept. GroceryData & InsightsEconomyMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: Social MediaESG and CSRAssociatesCompetitionDeliveryExecutivesDept. FreshStore LocationResults & InvestmentMarketing: TradeOperations & Supply ChainStrategyShoppersPricing & PromotionsBrick and MortarMeta (Facebook)GovernmentDept. NonfoodCOVID19Twitter 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights The 4 Keys to Leading Today. Illustration by Lemmywinks via Midjourney. We have entered an age of de-Bossification. In many industries, particularly “White-collar” ones, the era of “bosses” is in decline. Less of a clamoring for boss like traits of controlling, managing, measuring, allocating, evaluating and checking in. There is a rise in the need for leaders and their traits of […] Rishad Tobaccowala February 16, 2025February 16, 2025 4 min read Data & InsightsTechnology & InnovationResults & InvestmentAIPredictions and ForecastsDept. FuelAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Topgolf: Interactive, Participatory, and Fresh Fun Interactive, participatory fresh food experiences—particularly those featuring hand-held food for immediate consumption—continue to captivate consumers across all demographics, especially Millennials seeking discovery. According to Steven Johnson, Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA-based Foodservice Solutions®, brands that fuse dining with immersive entertainment are driving innovation and securing long-term consumer engagement. Topgolf is a prime example of […] Grocerant Guru February 15, 2025February 15, 2025 4 min read Dept. GroceryGamingData & InsightsMarketing: Social MediaDept. FreshConsumersPartnershipsTechnology & InnovationDept. BeverageOperations & Supply ChainAIDept. NonfoodShoppersMeta (Facebook)Dept. PerimeterTwitterDeliveryDept. Adult BevDept. Toys & GamesESG and CSRPepsiCoRestaurantsTrends: Tech 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Nonfood Wayfair wants AI images to stoke IRL purchases [[{“value”:” Dive Brief The online home goods retailer created a Pinterest-like website for design inspiration powered by generative AI that links to its shoppable catalog. Published Feb. 12, 2025 A screenshot of Wayfair’s Muse tool with a search result for “ethereal blue bathroom.” The AI tool recommends Wayfair products to match style searches by users. Screenshot […] RetailDive February 12, 2025February 12, 2025 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationAIMarketing: Social MediaTargetMarketing: PrintDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights How Food Retailers Can Add New Electricity to Their Brand In today’s dynamic food retail landscape, relevance drives trial and adoption according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. As consumer preferences evolve, food retailers must continually seek the “new electricity” to propel their brand forward. But what exactly is this new electricity? According to industry expert Johnson, “Brand relevance […] Grocerant Guru February 12, 2025February 12, 2025 3 min read Technology & InnovationConsumersAIDept. GroceryData & InsightsDept. FreshRestaurantsCustomer ExperienceMerchandisingTech: CashierlessShoppersTrends: RetailPackagingDeliveryBrick and MortarTech: RoboticsSustainabilityPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationPepsiCoOperations & Supply ChainOwned Brands (Private Label)Marketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionDept. PerimeterMarketing: Social MediaTrends: Tech 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation D2C e-commerce startup MarketLeap snags $8.3 million Series A funding round led by Smedvig Ventures MarketLeap, an AI driven platform that aims to simplify and scale D2C e-commerce, has announced an $8.3 million Series A funding round led by Smedvig Ventures, with participation from Expon Capital, Motier Ventures and business angels including former executives from Amazon, SoftBank, and Unilever. The capital injection will allow the company to accelerate platform development […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub February 12, 2025February 12, 2025 4 min read Technology & InnovationAIData & InsightsOperations & Supply ChainShoppersAmazonInternationalStart UpsMarketing: Social MediaResults & InvestmentDept. NonfoodCompetitionTescoTech: CashierlessDept. GroceryHealth & WellnessCOVID19OmnichannelPartnershipsPricing & PromotionsInternational - UKStrategyTrends: TechExecutivesTwitterMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionUnileverInclusivityAssociatesBrick and MortarGovernmentDeliveryAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation AI-powered sports media company raises $13 million, led by Alexis Ohanian and Giannis Antetokounmpo ScorePlay’s technology is used by more than 200 sports organizations around the world and helps teams streamline their highlights and clips using AI. CNBC February 11, 2025February 11, 2025 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationAI 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights DeepSeek Resetting The Bar For AI Infrastructure DeepSeek: New Model & New Hopes DeepSeek released the opensource AI model DeepSeek R1, with impressive performance, and significantly lower training cost. It garnered immediate attention and rapid adoption. It has outperformed many, if not all, competitors’ latest models across many commonly used AI tests. Its model efficiency comes from several architectural choices like the […] Forrester February 11, 2025February 11, 2025 < 1 min read AITechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights AI Is Changing Buying Behavior, Study Finds A new Capgemini report focuses on how global consumers discover products, how they shop, and why they switch brands. The post AI Is Changing Buying Behavior, Study Finds appeared first on Practical Ecommerce. Practical Ecommerce February 11, 2025February 11, 2025 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationAIData & InsightsConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation AI-driven edge cloud: Personalizing retail experiences and optimizing operations The integration of AI and edge cloud technology is unlocking new opportunities for personalization and operational efficiency for retailers. RetailDive February 11, 2025February 11, 2025 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationAIOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: Direct & Personalization 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation From Tariffs to Tech: The Biggest Retail Trends You Can’t Ignore featuring NRF Retail Voices Marie Driscoll, Michael Zakkour & Sharon Yourell Lawlor Joining us for an insightful and fast-paced discussion of what’s new and next in retail today are Marie Driscoll, Sharon Yourell Lawlor, and Michael Zakkour, three of our fellow top Retail Voices by NRF. We leverage their deep expertise to get their perspectives on a wide-range of the industry’s most important topics, including the potential […] Remarkable Retail Podcast February 11, 2025February 11, 2025 2 min read Technology & InnovationAIMarketing: Social MediaPodcastsGovernmentInternational - North AmericaIndustry Conferences and EventsTrends: RetailMarketing: Retail MediaWalmartAmazonDept. GroceryBrick and MortarMeta (Facebook)TikTokConsumersData & InsightsESG and CSRGoogleStreamingMarketing: BroadcastStrategyPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights AI investments surged 62% to $110 billion in 2024 while startup funding overall declined 12%, says Dealroom Venture capitalists are gobbling up term sheets for startups peddling artificial intelligence, even as they remain picky when it comes to funding the wider spectrum of technology. According to new figures from analytics firm Dealroom, AI startups raised $110 billion in funding last year, up 62% on the year before. At the same time, privately-backed […] TechCrunch February 11, 2025February 11, 2025 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationAIData & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation OpenAI CEO Sam Altman admits that AI’s benefits may not be widely distributed In a new essay on his personal blog, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said the company is open to a “compute budget,” among other “strange-sounding” ideas, to “enable everyone on Earth to use a lot of AI” and ensure the benefits of the technology are widely distributed. “The historical impact of technological progress suggests that most […] TechCrunch February 10, 2025February 11, 2025 < 1 min read AITechnology & InnovationExecutivesChatGPT 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Tech Giants Plan Massive $320 Billion AI Spend for 2025 America’s tech giants could reportedly spend more than $320 billion on artificial intelligence (AI) this year. AI investments by the four biggest tech firms — Amazon, Google, Meta and Microsoft — jumped 63% last year, and will jump again for 2025, the Financial Times (FT) reported Friday (Feb. 7). However, the report added, investors are […] Pymnts.com February 9, 2025February 11, 2025 2 min read Data & InsightsTechnology & InnovationAIResults & InvestmentAmazonBigTechMeta (Facebook)GoogleExecutivesMetaverseTrends: TechGovernmentMarketing: Social Media 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Finance Amazon Q4 Earnings Reveal ‘Successful’ Holiday Shopping Season, Continues AI Investments Amazon saw significant growth in the fourth quarter. RetailWire February 9, 2025February 9, 2025 < 1 min read Results & InvestmentAmazonTechnology & InnovationHoliday & EventsAI 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Revlon, Lids, Tubi and More Get in on Super Bowl Action with Unique Activations For brands, the Super Bowl has become more than just an annual sporting event — the Big Game is now a big moment for brands to make a splash and connect with consumers. A game-day ad is the traditional method, but increasingly, brands are thinking outside the 30-second ad spot with activations that lean into […] Retail TouchPoints February 8, 2025February 8, 2025 6 min read AITechnology & InnovationHoliday & EventsDept. ApparelConsumersDept. PetPop UpsDept. HBCMarketing: BroadcastStreamingFood DeliveryDoorDashMarketing: Social MediaExecutivesKraftHeinzMarketing: BrandMarketing: Digital MediaPartnershipsMarketing: Retail MediaDept. NonfoodMeta (Facebook)Health & WellnessDept. Toys & GamesStrategyBrick and MortarPredictions and ForecastsPricing & PromotionsTrends: Retail 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Boom Times For ChatGPT ChatGPT vs. the competition. Source: SimilarWeb ChatGPT is booming. After months of stagnant usage in early 2024, the chatbot hit an inflection point and is now far outpacing its competition, according to new data from analytics firm Similarweb. OpenAI’s flagship bot hit 3.8 billion visits on desktop and mobile web in January 2025, more than […] Bigtechnology February 7, 2025February 7, 2025 5 min read AITechnology & InnovationChatGPTData & InsightsBigTechAmazonPodcastsCompetitionMarketing: Social MediaLegal & CriminalAssociatesGoogleHoliday & EventsStreamingMarketing: BroadcastExecutivesGovernmentData VisualizationMarketing: VoiceAcquisitionStrategyResults & InvestmentFlagship StoresOperations & Supply ChainCoca ColaSponsoredStore LocationTech: RoboticsAutonomous VehiclesDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Brighthive Co-Founder and CEO Named Top 50 Women CEO of 2025 Source: Brighthive (EZ Newswire) Chicago, IL — Brighthive, a company that is at the forefront of the AI industry, today announced that Suzanne H. EL-Moursi, its co-founder and CEO, was named as one of the Top 50 Women Chief Executive Officers of 2025 by Women We Admire. Women We Admire is an organization comprised of […] Bigtechnology February 7, 2025February 7, 2025 3 min read Data & InsightsTechnology & InnovationAIExecutivesShoppersData VisualizationChatGPTMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionOperations & Supply ChainPredictions and ForecastsStrategyInternational - North America 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Frasers Group Chief Customer Officer David Clark joins AI specialist Selectika as strategic advisor Selectika, an AI driven personalisation platform for fashion and e-commerce, reports that David Clark, Chief Customer Officer at Sports Direct owner Frasers Group, has joined the company as a strategic advisor. He comments: “I am thrilled to be joining Selectika at such a pivotal time. The company is at the forefront of AI powered personalisation, and […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub February 6, 2025February 6, 2025 3 min read Technology & InnovationAIData & InsightsShoppersInternational - UKExecutivesMarketing: Social MediaOmnichannelDept. ApparelTrends: TechOperations & Supply ChainConsumersAssociatesDept. NonfoodGovernmentResults & InvestmentPredictions and ForecastsTwitter 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights AI Startup Unlisted Expands Opportunities Beyond Traditional Listings to Unlock the Hidden Housing Market Source: Unlisted (EZ Newswire) Palo Alto, CA — In today’s housing market, where inventory is low and competition is high, buyers often find themselves frustrated with the lack of options. At any given moment, only about 5% of homes in the U.S. are actively listed for sale, yet these homes receive nearly all the attention […] Bigtechnology February 5, 2025February 5, 2025 3 min read AITechnology & InnovationMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationDept. NonfoodData & InsightsCompetitionVendorsPricing & PromotionsOperations & Supply ChainExecutivesBrokers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Partnerships & Alt Profit Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Valentine’s Day flower sales could shift to FTD, other brands in 2025 1-800-Flowers still leads in US, FTD is gaining share 1-800-Flowers is the largest flower service by sales headed into Valentine’s Day 2025, according to Earnest credit card data. However, the industry stalwart is likely to lose share this season if recent trends continue. Access chart in Dash. 1-800-Flowers commanded 37.0% of Valentine’s Day flower sales […] Written by Earnest Research February 11, 2025February 11, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Holiday & Events Shoppers believe best holiday deals are after holidays A good number of consumers, over 77%, believe there are better deals available after the holidays, and nearly 51% plan to take advantage by making a large purchase in late December and January. Those are top findings from a Holiday Green survey, from CouponCabin, regarding consumer habits in the post-holiday time frame. When it comes to post-holiday […] Written by Retail Customer Experience January 17, 2025January 17, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Data & Insights Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces 2025 Outlook: A Snapshot into Ad Spend, Opportunities, and Strategies for Growth IAB’s 2025 Outlook: A Snapshot into Ad Spend, Opportunities, and Strategies for Growth offering an early glimpse into ad spending trends for the coming year. The report is a must-read to gain and understanding of brand and agency buyers’ growth strategies and the challenges they foresee. The report covers: 2025 projections for the market overall […] Written by IAB January 16, 2025January 17, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Uncategorized A major shift in North American grocery retail Spending is migrating away from traditional supermarkets and hypermarkets to channels that better align with busy lifestyles. The post A major shift in North American grocery retail appeared first on Retail Insight Network. Written by Retail Insights Network January 14, 2025January 14, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Technology & Innovation AI at the retail edge: What’s possible now There’s been a lot of talk lately about artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (GenAI) and how these technologies are going to revolutionize retail. But the retail revolution can’t be accomplished with sweeping generalizations about putting more technology into stores. Successful retail outcomes are built using technology to solve specific challenges, expanding on wins and […] Written by RetailDive January 13, 2025January 13, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked