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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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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.
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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 […]
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  1. 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.
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  1. 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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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  1. 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 […]
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  1. 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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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  1. 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.
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“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 […]
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  1. 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 […]
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  1. 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 […]
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  1. 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 […]
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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 […]
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  1. 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
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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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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