In this bonus episode of Total Retail Talks, Total Retail's Kristina Stidham and Joe Keenan discuss the brand's recently released 2024 Retail Technology Report. Listen in to learn about this annual report, including how data is collected, key findings to emerge from this year’s survey of technology decision-makers from across the industry, and implications for…

Artificial intelligence (AI) is seemingly disrupting everything in today’s world, including retail businesses. At Total Retail Tech last month, retail martech leaders shared their experiences using AI, from implementation to execution to measurement. Lauri Joffe Turjeman, chief marketing officer at American Freight, spoke with Ron Offir, managing director of retail and consumer products at Deloitte…

Tractor Supply Company announced last week it would acquire the specialty online pet pharmacy Allivet, adding to its portfolio and expanding its benefits to its loyalty customers. The retailer, which specializes in farm, home improvement, and animals and includes products and services related to pets, horses and livestock, had already partnered with Allivet to offer…

In today's fast-paced retail environment, data is the lifeblood of successful operations. Key functions like competitive analysis, pricing strategies, product decisions, and understanding customer trends all depend on having lots of relevant data that’s clean and current. However, not all data is created equal, and processing bad data is often worse than processing no data…

Personal shoppers are no longer reserved for the luxury consumer thanks to artificial intelligence. What was once the realm of exclusivity is now entering the everyday shopping experience — with AI assistants poised to transform industries and create new opportunities for businesses and consumers alike. AI can manage your schedule, make appointments, write emails and…