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AI Is Redefining Retail. Now, It's Time to Move Past the Pilot Phase and Operationalize It -
4+ hour, 36+ min ago (290+ words) By Matthew Bertucci, Director, NA and LATAM Lenovo Retail Solutions What's emerging is not just a wave of innovation, but a redefinition of how retail operates. AI is being embedded into core processes " from personalization and merchandising to inventory and…...
Retail Shift Workers Report High Happiness Levels, Survey Says, But How Can Frontline Employee Satisfaction Be Improved?
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (536+ words) New data released June 30 by Deputy in its annual Shift Pulse Report indicates that, for the most part at least, retail shift workers are happy as they close out their work for the day. Overall shift worker happiness improved over…...
What Can Recent Controversies, Including Lululemon's, Teach Brands About the Dangers of Cultural Insensitivity?
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (248+ words) Most recently " and the latest in a line of controversies for the athleisure brand " is Lululemon's mix-up in the Chinese market. As a Business. com article penned by senior writer Julie Thompson outlined, the balancing act between authenticity and necessary…...
As AI-Backed Fake Retailers Pollute the Internet, What Are the Solutions?
5+ day, 23+ hour ago (414+ words) Fraudulent business practices and the scam artists behind them may be nothing new in the world of commerce, but a new trend brought about by the advance of technology is: AI-created fake retailers and brands are proliferating across the web…...
As Sephora Rolls Out 'Quiet Hours,' Will the Idea Gain Even Wider Traction With Retailers?
6+ day, 23+ hour ago (986+ words) At Sephora, we're driven by our purpose to champion a world of inspiration and inclusion where everyone can celebrate their beauty. With Quiet Hours at Sephora, we provide a beautifully calm atmosphere where clients feel welcome, allowing them to shop…...
How Much Opportunity Is There for Brands and Retailers As America 250 Draws Near?
1+ week, 6+ day ago (161+ words) With the U. S. set to celebrate its 250th birthday on July 4, 2026, retailers and brands are launching a variety of products designed to satisfy shoppers hungry to show off their patriotism " and celebrate both comfortably and in style. "Still, the occasion comes at…...
Father's Day Spend Could Set Record of $27. 9 Billion This Year -- Are There Any Hidden Opportunities for Retailers?
2+ week, 3+ day ago (422+ words) It looks like dad might be happy with his gifts this year, if recent data from the National Retail Federation is any indication. NRF projections suggest that Father's Day spending this year could reach a record high of $27. 9 billion, handily…...
Small Businesses Say Fake Reviews Are Running Rampant -- Is This True, and What's the Solution?
2+ week, 6+ day ago (338+ words) A recent report issued by Local Impact " with survey results being derived by polling 400 U. S. small business owners " suggests that there's a serious problem concerning fake reviews targeting local establishments. "If you run a local business, fake reviews are now part…...
Walmart Gets Serious About Training Frontline Workers in AI -- Are There Any Downsides?
2+ week, 6+ day ago (468+ words) In a recent report penned by Mitchell Parton for Modern Retail, the story surrounding Walmart's ramping-up of AI training and certification concerning its store-level employees was detailed. Parton led with the news that Walmart had just launched its Open AI…...
Can (and How Might) Walmart Take a Bite Out of Door Dash and Uber Eats' Market Share as it Partners With Subway?
3+ week, 23+ hour ago (392+ words) In a recent press release issued by Walmart, the company announced that its shoppers " in select locations, at least for now " would soon be able to order Subway directly through the retailer's app (or Walmart. com). Shoppers could add the…...