Technology & Innovation Schnucks rolls out tech-enabled salad bars as it jumps back into self-service The grocer last Wednesday opened the first of 22 AI-driven self-service stations from Picadeli that it plans to install, and will debut two more this week, a company official said. Grocery Dive March 20, 2023March 20, 2023 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationAI 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Tech Stack Examples and Best Practices That Will Set You Up for Ecommerce Success DSI “It’s important to think about this [a tech stack] as something that’s designed, orchestrated, measured, and improved over time, and being in pursuit of solving specific problems in specific ways, rather than a collection of one-off choices.” — Matt Powell, Chief Technology Officer, FTD To succeed on digital and physical shelves, brands need enabling technology. […] Digital Shelf Institute March 20, 2023March 20, 2023 10 min read Technology & InnovationPartnershipsAIMerchandisingStrategyMarketing: SocialOmnichannelConsumersData & InsightsDeliveryDept. FreshDept. NonfoodMarketing: In StorePodcastsSustainabilityTech: AI 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Do Something There’s a counter-intuitive Buddhist line that has stuck with me: “Don’t just do something, sit there.” It’s particularly useful in times of uncertainty or even panic, when the temptation is to follow the herd, or take action for the sake of taking action. Sometimes the best action to take on a situation is no action […] Tom Fishburne March 19, 2023March 19, 2023 2 min read Fun & HumorTechnology & InnovationAIKellogg'sPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Serta Simmons Seeks to Improve Inventory and Supply Chain Planning with New Tech Mattress retail conglomerate Serta Simmons Bedding (SSB) — the owner of brands including Serta, Simmons, Beautyrest and Tuft & Needle — is working to transform its supply chain planning capabilities through a new partnership with Blue Yonder. By integrating Blue Yonder’s SaaS-based Integrated Demand and Supply Planning solutions into its existing Advanced Planning System (APS), SSB hopes to improve […] Retail TouchPoints March 18, 2023March 18, 2023 2 min read Technology & InnovationAIOperations & Supply ChainStrategyPartnershipsBankruptcyShoppersResults & InvestmentPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Microsoft adds ChatGPT-style tech to Word and Excel Microsoft is planning to add generative artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to some of its most popular business tools, such as Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Word. The new system called Copilot… The post Microsoft adds ChatGPT-style tech to Word and Excel appeared first on Latest Retail Technology News From Across The Globe – Charged. ChargedRetail March 18, 2023March 18, 2023 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationAIChatGPTInternational - UKTech: AIStrategyDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Meet the TRI Q&A: Andrew Neelon Get to know RETHINK Retail’s Top Retail Influencers through the “Meet the TRI” Q&A series! Dive in to learn about a member of the thought leader community and follow their work and insights across our content and their social channels. Hi, I’m Andrew Neelon, Founder & CEO, 1REC. Connect with me on LinkedIn! “Tell us […] Rethink Retail March 18, 2023March 18, 2023 8 min read Technology & InnovationAIResults & InvestmentConsumersMarketing: SocialData & InsightsBrick and MortarReturnsOperations & Supply ChainOmnichannelShoppersStrategyESG and CSRSustainabilityWalmartDept. ApparelAcquisitionAssociatesExecutivesPredictions and ForecastsVendorsConsultingEconomyWarby ParkerDept. HBCGovernmentPodcastsTrends: ConsumerDept. Dairy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation The Friday Checkout: Automation takes center stage Grocers have been turning to a variety of tech, robotics and AI to boost customer experience, speed up processes on the retail floor and streamline supply chain management. Grocery Dive March 18, 2023March 18, 2023 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationAICustomer ExperienceTech: RoboticsShoppersOperations & Supply Chain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Klarna rolls out ‘conscious badges’ to recognise sustainable tech brands An ecommerce payment solutions provider Klarna has partnered with the sustainability tech platform Clarity AI to launch ‘conscious badges’ awarded to tech brands. Up to five badges can be given… The post Klarna rolls out ‘conscious badges’ to recognise sustainable tech brands appeared first on Latest Retail Technology News From Across The Globe – Charged. ChargedRetail March 18, 2023March 18, 2023 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationAISustainabilityInternational - UK 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation aisle 3 exits the CSS business and uses proceeds to support growth in sneaker category AI powered shopping platform aisle 3 has completed the sale of its Google Comparison Shopping Site (CSS) service to Product Hero. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, other than it being all cash. The sale consolidates market share for CSS service provider Product Hero, which works with the likes of Rituals and Ikea. […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationAIMarketing: SocialTwitterResults & InvestmentShoppersDept. ApparelExecutivesGoogleInternational - UKPartnershipsAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 4
Technology & Innovation As Retailers Brace for a Potential Recession, CX Investments Are More Important Than Ever 2023 will continue to come with challenges for the retail industry. One that remains front and center is recruiting and retaining customer facing employees. While 223,000 jobs were added in the U.S. in December, the retail industry continues to struggle. In our most recent research report, The Future of Retail Customer Service, the #1 barrier […] Rethink Retail March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 5 min read Technology & InnovationAIShoppersData & InsightsCustomer ExperienceMetaverseAssociatesConsumersResults & InvestmentTrends: TechEconomyBrick and MortarPredictions and ForecastsTech: AR and VRStrategyStreamingDept. NonfoodWalmartMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationAmazonMarketing: UGCMarketing: Digital MediaUnileverTrends: RetailBest BuyESG and CSRTech: AIOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: Loyalty & Subscription 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights CopySmiths Founder on AI Writing Tools Katrina McKinnon was once wary of artificial intelligence-powered writing tools. Now she embraces them. She sees a coming sea change, with many opportunities for storytellers. The post CopySmiths Founder on AI Writing Tools appeared first on Practical Ecommerce. Practical Ecommerce March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. NonfoodTechnology & InnovationAIData & InsightsTech: AI 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Retail associates worried about AI and job security Post Content Retail Customer Experience March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationAIAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights SN Poll results: Do you plan to test ChatGPT in 2023? Check out the results of this week’s poll Supermarket News March 16, 2023March 16, 2023 < 1 min read ChatGPTAI 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Restaurants At KFC Gamers are Welcome Are you a Gen Z or Millennial Gamer? If you are KFC is looking for you, and has a gift. That gift is a early beta access to play Diablo IV. Now According to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® one again the one-time leader within the grocerant niche is […] Grocerant Guru March 16, 2023March 16, 2023 3 min read RestaurantsDept. GroceryData & InsightsDept. FreshDept. Fresh PreparedMarketing: SocialDept. PerimeterPartnershipsConsumersTechnology & InnovationOperations & Supply ChainTrends: TechTech: AIPepsiCoDept. DairyMerchandisingDept. Toys & GamesWeatherDept. NonfoodDept. BakeryDeliveryAI 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation The Price of Eggs Isn’t the Only Thing Grocers Are Managing These Days According to FoodIndustry.com, the U.S. food market is worth $1.5 trillion annually, or roughly 4 percent of the domestic gross product. $800 billion of that revenue is from supermarkets and food stores. Compare this to the U.S. apparel market, which is estimated to be worth $318 billion (Statistica). And while the retail industry often focuses […] Phillip Brown March 16, 2023March 16, 2023 5 min read Technology & InnovationDept. GroceryAIConsumersShoppersDept. DairyDeliveryOperations & Supply ChainCustomer ExperienceDept. FreshSustainabilityEconomyMerchandisingMarketing: In StoreCOVID19Trader JoesDept. BeverageWhole FoodsHealth & WellnessMetaverseOwned Brands (Private Label)Dept. ApparelTargetLidlInternationalCompetitionPackagingData & InsightsWegmansPartnershipsBrick and MortarConsultingWalmartCostcoMarketing: BrandDept. Adult BevDept. Natural / OrganicDept. NonfoodDept. PerimeterDept. BakeryHello FreshKrogerAldiAmazonTrends: TechAutonomous VehiclesAssociatesTrends: ShoppingBOPISHomeChef 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation From Product Descriptions to SEO: How Retailers are Putting Generative AI to Use [Editor’s note: This is the third article in our series on AI in retail. Be sure to check out our other stories on consumer attitudes toward AI and store design applications.] Since OpenAI debuted ChatGPT a little over three months ago, “generative AI” has become a hot topic and no industry has been left untouched […] Retail TouchPoints March 16, 2023March 16, 2023 8 min read Technology & InnovationAIShoppersDept. ApparelChatGPTMarketing: SocialHoliday & EventsAmazonConsumersGoogleDept. FreshESG and CSRConsultingMeta (Facebook)ShopifyExecutivesResults & InvestmentCustomer ExperiencePredictions and ForecastsData & InsightsCompetitionTikTokCoca ColaTech: AR and VRAssociatesMarketing: In StoreMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMarketing: Digital MediaLegal & CriminalPartnershipsDept. PerimeterDept. NonfoodMerchandising 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation BJ’s Wholesale Club to Power Up Shelf-Scanning Robots at All Locations BJ’s Wholesale Club has entered a partnership with Simbe to roll out the solution provider’s automated business intelligence robot, Tally, to all 237 stores. The retailer plans to utilize the AI-powered solution to provide greater visibility into club conditions and drive deeper business insights. Tally autonomously roams club aisles multiple times per day, leveraging its […] Retail TouchPoints March 16, 2023March 16, 2023 2 min read Technology & InnovationTech: RoboticsAIAssociatesBJ’s Wholesale ClubMerchandisingOperations & Supply ChainShoppersData & InsightsMarketing: In StoreBrick and MortarTrends: TechPartnershipsCustomer ExperienceDept. FreshDept. PerimeterSams ClubExecutivesDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Technology & Innovation Meta’s ‘year of efficiency’ brings lofty AI ambitions and more mass layoffs The company detailed a restructuring plan that will see 10,000 more layoffs and a focus on AI, speaking to the impacts the tech could have on social media. MarketingDive March 16, 2023March 16, 2023 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationAIMeta (Facebook)Marketing: SocialESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Sook, HyperFinity, Vestico named as Retail Technology Show 2023 Start-Up Safari Stars In collaboration with Baringa, Retail Technology Show 2023 has announced its 2023 Start-Up Safari Stars, a selection of firms whose “groundbreaking and disruptive solutions are set to transform the retail industry”. Retail Technology Show 2023 will take place on 26th and 27th April at London’s Olympia. Visitors to the show will be able to check […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub March 16, 2023March 16, 2023 2 min read Technology & InnovationAIData & InsightsStart UpsShoppersIndustry Conferences and EventsMarketing: SocialTwitterDept. ApparelSustainabilityAssociatesMarketing: UGCOperations & Supply ChainReturnsDept. NonfoodMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationStrategyInternational - UK 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights AI for Email Marketing Artificial intelligence can streamline an email marketing program. But it’s the human element that drives performance. The post AI for Email Marketing appeared first on Practical Ecommerce. Practical Ecommerce March 16, 2023March 16, 2023 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationAIMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationData & InsightsTech: AI 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights BJ’s Wholesale Club to roll out AI inventory bots The bot, Tally, will mainly collect shelf data Supermarket News March 16, 2023March 16, 2023 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationAIOperations & Supply ChainBJ’s Wholesale ClubMerchandisingData & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Neatsy.ai launches first AI-enabled shoe marketplace US-based startup Neatsy.ai has launched the first marketplace for AI-selected running footwear and in-soles, helping customers to select shoes customised to their individual orthopedic issues. Through the app, shoppers can… The post Neatsy.ai launches first AI-enabled shoe marketplace appeared first on Latest Retail Technology News From Across The Globe – Charged. ChargedRetail March 16, 2023March 16, 2023 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationAIDept. ApparelInternational - UKShoppers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation “What will be left for us humans to do?” OpenAI’s GPT-4 is already here OpenAI has released its latest artificial intelligence (AI) model GPT-4, which it claims to be much less likely to engage with disallowed content and produce biased or inaccurate responses. The… The post “What will be left for us humans to do?” OpenAI’s GPT-4 is already here appeared first on Latest Retail Technology News From Across […] ChargedRetail March 16, 2023March 16, 2023 < 1 min read AITechnology & InnovationChatGPTInternational - UKTech: AIDept. PerimeterDept. Fresh 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Walmart finds technology empowering Donna Morris, chief people officer at Walmart, writes that automation and artificial intelligence advances have raised concerns about technology displacing human workers. Her answer is straightforward. “I know for a fact that a human connection element will always be in demand for our business. Our people have and always will make the difference–just like innovation […] RetailWire March 15, 2023March 15, 2023 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationWalmartTech: AIAssociatesAI 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Critizr changes name to Goodays New identity accompanied by the launch of Artificial Intelligence Lab and appointment of new Chairman Martin Green Critizr, the specialist in customer satisfaction and experience management for commerce, has announced that it is changing its name to Goodays. The new identity reflects its mission to bring the employees of a company together around a common […] Modern Retail March 15, 2023March 15, 2023 < 1 min read International - UKTechnology & InnovationTech: AIShoppersExecutivesAssociatesAI 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights 4 Best Practices for a More Modern and Streamlined B2B Buying Experience As the online shopping experience for consumers has advanced thanks to machine learning and AI-powered experiences and product recommendations, the average business-to-business (B2B) buying experience hasn’t kept pace. However, many companies doing B2B commerce are adopting best practices from the consumer retail world that gives them a competitive edge. In fact, Salesforce reports that 65% of […] Modern Retail March 15, 2023March 15, 2023 < 1 min read AITechnology & InnovationConsumersInternational - UK 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Tastewise launches consumer insights chatbot TasteGPT can provide real-time product, menu and marketing recommendations. Food Business News March 15, 2023March 15, 2023 < 1 min read Marketing: VoiceData & InsightsConsumersBig DataAI 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Seven retail technology funding rounds you need to know about, including Connectd and Powered by People RTIH rounds up the retail systems ventures who have recently wrapped notable funding rounds, including Ocula Technologies, Yoti, Patchworks, and APEXX Global. 1. Ocula Technologies Ocula Technologies has received new investment from Lloyds Banking Group and its FinTech Investment Team. The SaaS startup aims to let retailers harness the power of AI to enable data […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub March 15, 2023March 15, 2023 4 min read Technology & InnovationAIResults & InvestmentInternational - UKDept. NonfoodData & InsightsMarketing: SocialShoppersTwitterExecutivesPartnershipsOperations & Supply ChainStart UpsPredictions and ForecastsSustainabilityEconomyShopifyAmazonBigCommerceDept. BeverageDept. ApparelTrends: FinanceConsultingBrick and MortarStrategyPricing & Promotions 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Generative AI tech isn’t cheap Developing and maintaining generative artificial intelligence technology comes with a steep price tag. OpenAI’s ChatGPT could cost the company $40 million to process all the activity coming from the millions of people using it in January alone, according to Rowan Curran at Forrester. RetailWire March 15, 2023March 15, 2023 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationAIChatGPTTech: AI 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Office Hours: Can AI Help End Fake News? Advice to a Future Mother, & Being Rich and Anonymous Scott discusses his thoughts on whether AI has the potential to be a real-time fact-checker. He then offers his advice on finding a solution to systemic issues hindering working mothers. He wraps us with an honest conversation about fame and happiness. Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices The Prof G Show March 15, 2023March 15, 2023 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationAIPredictions and ForecastsLegal & CriminalDept. NonfoodPricing & Promotions 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Corporate Strategy Corporate Finance Partnerships & Alt Profit Media & Marketing Agencies & Vendors Data & Insights International Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation aisle 3 exits the CSS business and uses proceeds to support growth in sneaker category AI powered shopping platform aisle 3 has completed the sale of its Google Comparison Shopping Site (CSS) service to Product Hero. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, other than it being all cash. The sale consolidates market share for CSS service provider Product Hero, which works with the likes of Rituals and Ikea. […] Written by Retail Technology Innovation Hub March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation The Daily QuickWit (3/17): The Top Retail News The top retail news and most read stories in commerce. Written by RetailWit March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Partnerships & Alt Profit Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Kroger lands deal for self-driving truck deliveries Get ready because the empty truck cabs in motion are coming. Gatik, which is involved in autonomous middle-mile logistics, has announced a multi-year commercial collaboration to transport customer orders within Kroger’s Dallas distribution network. The operations will launch in a few weeks. Under the collaboration, Gatik’s medium-duty autonomous box trucks will transport fresh, customer-favorite products from […] Written by Supermarket News March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Channel: Grocery Department & Category Department: Beverage Department: Food Corporate Strategy Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Merchandising Owned Brands (Private Label) Albertsons Redesigns and Expands Open Nature Own Label Line Albertsons yesterday unveiled what it said was “the redesign of its Open Nature brand as the company strives to become the brand of choice for those health-conscious shoppers seeking a more balanced lifestyle. Open Nature, which is part of Albertsons Cos. Own Brands portfolio, provides shoppers with tasty foods made with thoughtfully chosen ingredients that […] Written by MorningNewsBeat March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Corporate Finance Trends & External Forces Associates & Employees Stores & Formats Dollar General investing $100M in its stores, with a focus on boosting labor Dive Brief: Dollar General posted net sales of $10.2 billion during the fourth quarter of 2022, a figure that was up 17.9% compared with the same period in 2021, the discount retail chain reported Thursday. Comparable-store sales rose 5.7% year-over-year in Q4, while operating profit was up 17.1%. CEO Jeff Owen said Dollar General intends to invest about […] Written by Grocery Dive March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked