Technology

Finding the Right Retail Tech: How to Use DaaS in Every Retail Situation
June 13, 2024 at 3:33 pm

Retail companies, especially startups, are understandably conscious of their tech costs. Limited resources mean management can only do so much without breaking the bank. But today’s retail companies rely heavily on technology to grab market share. They can’t afford to skimp on tech like accounting software and point-of-sale (POS) systems if they want to stay…

How AI Wins the Fight Against Phantom Inventory
June 11, 2024 at 8:07 am

In the omnichannel retail world, inventory optimization is more important than ever before. Retailers need to get the right products to the right places at the right time to satisfy demand in an efficient and profitable way — no matter how, when or where their customers choose to shop. With this in mind, many retailers…

How to Get the Benefits of GenAI Without Losing Target Consumers
June 5, 2024 at 9:44 am

In 2023, 57 percent of B2C martech leaders said they planned to deploy generative artificial intelligence within the next 24 months, according to a Gartner survey. Marketers are under pressure to get GenAI working on behalf of their organization’s bottom line as quickly as possible. However, many consumers remain wary of AI and the companies…

CEOs and CFOs, Listen Up: Here’s How to Jump-Start Your AI Journey
May 14, 2024 at 11:07 am

The tides have turned for artificial intelligence in retail, and the stakes are growing: retailers know they must embrace AI or be left behind. As a result, I talk to dozens of C-level retail executives every week about how to best incorporate AI into their business strategy. CEOs and CFOs face heightened interest from their boards of…

Solving the Challenges of All-AI E-Commerce Search With a Hybrid Approach
May 13, 2024 at 12:59 pm

Once the purview of science fiction, artificial intelligence (AI) has now permeated our everyday lives — from the home devices that recommend songs for our playlists, to the apps we use to monitor commuter traffic, to the chatbots that pop up to ask if we need any help. Unbeknownst to many consumers, AI has become…

Could AI Be Your Next Stylist? Consumers Are Ready
May 9, 2024 at 3:25 pm

Keeping up with nanosecond social media trends is a never-ending challenge for retail brands and shoppers. In addition to responding to these fast-paced microtrends, merchandisers face increased pressure to incorporate cutting-edge personalization techniques that drive authentic shopping experiences and cultivate brand loyalty. So, what’s the answer to remaining innovative and on-trend in 2024? According to…

CTOs at the Helm: Steering Retail Into the AI Future
May 9, 2024 at 12:32 pm

As the retail industry has increasingly shifted to digital technology, transitioning from traditional brick-and-mortar stores to online platforms, consumers have changed both where and how they shop. Augmented reality apps allow customers to visualize products in their homes before purchasing, and retailers use artificial intelligence-driven recommendations to tailor suggestions to individual tastes. The integration of…

What Small Business Owners Aren’t Considering (But Need to!) When it Comes to Generative AI
May 8, 2024 at 6:40 pm

Small business owners increasingly use advanced generative artificial intelligence tools to enhance digital marketing strategies and maintain a competitive edge. iStock’s VisualGPS research reveals that 42 percent of SMBs and SMEs already leverage AI-generated content to strengthen their online presence, highlighting a growing recognition of AI's potential for e-commerce success. Learning about the data that…