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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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...
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In the emergent landscape of retail technology, few collaborations have generated as much buzz as Starbucks’ latest partnership with Microsoft, a strategic maneuver aimed at integrating artificial intelligence directly into the fabric of the coffee giant’s daily operations. This collaboration...
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Microsoft’s quiet shuttering of its Sydney Experience Centre marks the end of an era for the company’s brick-and-mortar ambitions—especially outside the United States. On May 10, 2025, Sydney’s store closed its doors to the public, following closely on the heels of Microsoft’s withdrawal from...
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From the bustling energy of the NRF Big Show to the rapidly evolving expectations of Gen Zalpha consumers, the retail industry stands at the intersection of profound technological innovation and renewed human connection. Fresh perspectives are emerging on how artificial intelligence, digital...
The retail landscape is evolving fast, and NRF 2025 reinforced that today's innovations aren’t just about technology—they’re fundamentally human. As we dive into how the industry is reshaping itself, it’s clear that the fusion of digital innovation and human engagement is redefining retail for...
Always window-shopping but never stopping to buy? In the future you can do both with new technology allowing you to point through the window at items and buy them with a swish of your hand.
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A woman demonstrates the "Interactive shop window" on a screen presented...