The retail industry is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI). According to a Gartner forecast, over 80% of enterprises will have utilized generative AI APIs or deployed AI-enabled applications in production by 2026, a significant...
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Starbucks is redefining its approach to in-store efficiency and employee support by integrating artificial intelligence directly into the core of its operations. This month, the world’s largest coffeehouse chain is rolling out an innovative digital assistant, “Green Dot Assist,” in 35 stores...
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Walmart's substantial investment in Microsoft Azure cloud services underscores the retail giant's commitment to digital transformation and technological innovation. According to a leaked Microsoft document reported by Business Insider, Walmart spent approximately $580 million on Azure services...
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Visa and Mastercard, two titans of the global payment card industry, are under intense scrutiny in Europe as a coalition of major retailers and industry associations formally request intervention from the European Commission. The heart of the issue lies in soaring transaction fees and the...
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Retailers, buckle up! The world of shopping as you know it is steering toward a digitalized metamorphosis, and the trio of VoiceComm, Phygrid, and Microsoft has set their sights firmly on North America. This strategic partnership is all about reshaping retail operations, enhancing customer...
A financial newcomer wants to become a unicorn by providing faster and cheaper ways of processing credit card transactions. There’s just one catch: it needs to persuade security-conscious clients to let their financial data be handled by a cloud service managed by an American retail giant...