Retailers see the value of AI so why aren’t more using It?

by Paul Brenner — SVP of Retail Media & Partnerships, Vibenomics

Retailers may already understand what AI can do for their business, but now is the time to act on it.

1 in 3 companies will replace workers with AI in 2024

November 20, 2023

One in three companies will replace employees with AI in 2024, with 53% of companies currently using AI, according to a ResumeBuilder.com survey.

Golden Pantry pilots unattended Juxta Nomad store

November 20, 2023

Golden Pantry, a Watkinsville, Georgia-based convenience store chain, has installed a Juxta Nomad unattended store at its Wire Park headquarters on a test…

Cantaloupe expands Latin America footprint

November 17, 2023

Cantaloupe Inc., a digital payments and software services providers, is expand its presence in Latin America.

Bakery deploys vending machine in shopping mall

November 15, 2023

Herviovore Patisserie, a South Yarmouth, Massachusetts bakery, has expanded its reach by installing a pink vending machine in the Cape Cod Mall food court. The…

Entertainment chain goes all cashless with self-serve kiosk

November 13, 2023

HotZone, a Brazil-based family entertainment chain, has transitioned all 12 of its stores to the Sacoa Cashless system, including the self-service KR kiosk…

How ChatGPT can revolutionize retail: Unleashing the power of generative AI

by Scott Wassmer — General Manager, Americas, Appnovation

Artificial intelligence has made remarkable strides in recent years and retailers can take advantage now and enhance offerings in a number of ways.

Sportsmens store offers self-serve silencer kiosk

November 9, 2023

Customers at Flint River Outfitters, a sportsmens store in Bainbridge, Georgia, can apply for a silencer from a self-serve kiosk that simplifies the extensive…

Akron University teams with Aramark on food delivery robots

November 9, 2023

Students at the University of Akron can now have food delivered to them by mobile robots under a partnership between the university, Aramark and Starship…

LightSpeed launching AI-powered platform for retailers

November 9, 2023

Lightspeed Commerce Inc. has launched a suite of AI-powered platforms to eliminate mundane tasks that often bog down retailers and restaurateurs.

The Atlantic: Retail self-checkout a failure

November 7, 2023

Amanda Mull, a staff writer at The Atlantic, has authored a piece claiming retail self checkout has largely been a failure. In an article titled…

AI in retail to hit $52B by 2030

November 6, 2023

Artificial intelligence in the retail market, estimated to be worth $6.59 billion in 2022, is on track to hit $52.45 billion by 2030 with a annual growth rate…

C-store tech transformation: Do's, don'ts, tips, strategies

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

The convenience store sector is in a major transformation mode and challenged with meeting customer expectations, deploying smart tech while growing the bottom…

Norway discount chain taps SymphonyAI for greater agility, scalability

November 3, 2023

Rema 1000, a discount grocery chain in Norway, has deployed the SymphonyAI cloud architecture to gain greater scalability, streamline store operations, improve…

Ulta Beauty piloting smart vending machines in 10 U.S. stores

November 3, 2023

Ulta Beauty is testing smart vending machines within 10 stores across the U.S. via a partnership with SOS.

12 Guided Selling Examples for Ecommerce (With Results)

Enhancing customer experiences has become a top priority for businesses‼️ Customers now seek personalized interactions, proactive service, and sales…

Consumers rank ease of use tops in digital experiences

November 1, 2023

When it comes to the digital experience 81% of consumer rank ease of use as most important and 63% are most concerned about identity theft.

Why retailers need to focus on the Gen Z shopping experience

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Eighty-eight percent of Gen Zers globally think AI can improve online shopping. The shopping demographic holds $143 billion in purchase power so delivering…

Wayfair VP talks retail AI trends, challenges

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Wayfair isn't limiting AI technology to customer-facing initiatives such as Decorify. The retailer is going well beyond that strategy.

AI-guided Selling for Ecommerce

Guided selling, powered by artificial intelligence (AI), is revolutionizing the sales landscape by providing brands with the ability to connect with customers…