ai in retail

Ralph Lauren has quietly moved from runway innovation to conversational commerce with the launch of Ask Ralph, a branded, in-app AI stylist built on Microsoft’s Azure OpenAI platform and rolling out to U.S. Ralph Lauren app users as a shoppable, visual-first shopping assistant. Background Ralph...

Ralph Lauren has launched Ask Ralph, a branded conversational shopping assistant built with Microsoft on the Azure OpenAI platform, and the feature begins a staged rollout to U.S. Ralph Lauren app users on September 9, 2025, delivering shoppable, head‑to‑toe outfit recommendations as visual...

Ralph Lauren has rolled out Ask Ralph, a conversational AI stylist embedded in the brand's mobile app, delivering head-to-toe, shoppable outfit recommendations that the company says are personalized to users’ prompts and drawn from live inventory. Launched on September 9, 2025, and built in...

Ralph Lauren has quietly embedded a branded AI stylist into its mobile app — Ask Ralph — a conversational, shoppable assistant developed with Microsoft on the Azure OpenAI platform that delivers brand‑curated, head‑to‑toe outfit recommendations and in‑app purchase actions to U.S. shoppers...

Ralph Lauren has quietly embedded a branded conversational stylist into its mobile app — Ask Ralph — a generative-AI feature built with Microsoft on the Azure OpenAI platform that returns shoppable, head‑to‑toe visual laydowns and styling advice drawn from Ralph Lauren’s own catalog and creative...

Ralph Lauren’s new conversational stylist, Ask Ralph, is rolling out to U.S. app users today — a generative-AI feature built with Microsoft on the Azure OpenAI platform that promises brand-curated, shoppable outfit suggestions delivered through natural-language conversation and visual laydowns...

Contrary to the claim that “nobody wants AI,” the data from recent years overwhelmingly shows strong public and business demand for artificial intelligence technologies. From record-breaking adoption of AI apps by consumers to broad deployment of AI in enterprises, people are actively embracing...

When Nayatel, a prominent fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) internet service provider in Pakistan, was officially recognized as a Microsoft AI Cloud Partner and authorized Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) Reseller, it marked more than just another business partnership; it signaled a turning point for...

Artificial intelligence—often abbreviated AI—has evolved from a niche, theoretical endeavor into a foundational pillar of technology and industry, dramatically reshaping how people communicate, work, and innovate. Today, understanding the landscape of AI and its many subfields is crucial for...

From transforming cumbersome spreadsheets into intelligent analytics hubs to ushering in a new era of AI-augmented retail planning, Toolio’s journey takes a compelling leap forward with its selection for the Microsoft for Startups Pegasus Program. This move, which puts Toolio on the radar of...

Microsoft’s bold mission to empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more has never felt more tangible than in the company’s recent, AI-driven surge across the global business landscape. As of today, more than 85% of the Fortune 500 harness some form of Microsoft AI—a...

Starbucks has recently unveiled "Green Dot Assist," a generative AI-powered virtual assistant developed in collaboration with Microsoft Azure's OpenAI platform. This initiative aims to streamline in-store operations by providing baristas and store managers with real-time, conversational support...

North America is rapidly cementing its position as the epicenter of global innovation in cloud-based retail sourcing and procurement—a transformation powered by leading tech infrastructure, unmatched ecosystem integration, and an aggressive embrace of AI and blockchain. The stakes for both...

North America is rapidly solidifying its reputation as the epicenter of cloud-based retail sourcing—a shift being powered not only by the region's digital prowess and regulatory adaptability but also its early and ambitious embrace of next-generation technologies. As retail supply chains become...

Albert Heijn, the Netherlands’ largest supermarket chain, is rewriting the rules for employee engagement and operational efficiency through a forward-thinking partnership with Microsoft and EPAM. The core of this transformation lies in the deployment of Azure OpenAI-enabled virtual assistants...

In a significant move to accelerate business transformation through artificial intelligence (AI), Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has deepened its partnership with Microsoft. This collaboration focuses on scaling TCS's expertise in Azure OpenAI and launching a new Generative AI Enterprise...

Artificial intelligence (AI) agents are rapidly redefining the operational landscape of global enterprises, ushering in an era where digital intelligence is no longer limited to basic chatbot functionality. Instead, AI agents now interpret nuanced work contexts, proactively provide tailored...

In the rapidly shifting landscape of global retail, the fusion of artificial intelligence with human expertise is rewriting the rules of customer service, employee empowerment, and operational efficiency. MediaMarktSaturn, one of Europe’s leading consumer electronics retailers, has stepped...

KPMG’s unveiling of its Workbench multi-agent AI platform signals a strategic acceleration in the deployment of generative and agentic artificial intelligence within professional services. This launch positions KPMG at the forefront of an industry-wide shift toward AI-augmented service delivery...

Artificial Intelligence, once a niche technical subject, has rapidly evolved into a mainstream force driving the transformation of work, business, and society at large. The origins of this technology stretch back nearly seventy years, with the term “artificial intelligence” first coined by John...