Martha Stewart prepping AI-powered home management site

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

The startup, due to launch the Hint site, has $10 million in seed funding from Slow Ventures, a venture capital fund.

The end of “Spring Splurges”: Why AI is driving more intentional retail behavior

by Piyush Patel — Chief Ecosystem Officer, Algolia

Seasonal retail moments like spring refreshes aren’t going away, but they are evolving. What was once a cycle of impulse buying is becoming a cycle of intentional upgrading, guided by AI and grounded in value.

Movie theater phone policy change draws ire

Typically, in most movie theaters, the use of a smartphone device isn't welcome. Most theaters run promo before a movie begins that requests phones be put…

How Independent Retailers Can Compete Like National Chains— Without a National Chain Budget

Independent retailers do not need massive budgets to compete effectively in today’s marketplace. With the right technology partner, small and mid-sized retailers can gain access to modern POS systems, integrated payment processing, loyalty tools, remote management, and more. Best of all they are affordable and scalable.

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