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While at NRF 2024: Retail's Big Show in New York City, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan spoke with Glenn Allison, vice president of IT applications development at Tractor Supply Company, and Shash Anand, senior vice president of product strategy at SOTI, an industry leader in simplifying business mobility solutions. Allison and Anand discuss the use of artificialโฆ
In episode 437 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Kevin Duffy, CEO of iFIT, a global fitness and connected content company operating brands NordicTrack, ProForm, and Freemotion. Listen in as Duffy provides an overview of the fitness technology business (0:45), how iFIT creates engaging, personalized experiences for its members (2:15), identifies its keyโฆ
While at NRF 2024: Retail's Big Show in New York City last week, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviewed Barbara Hagen, vice president of sales and marketing at ThriftBooks, an independent online used book seller, to discuss the company's use of artificial intelligence. Hagen provides a brief overview of the company and discusses its growth over itsโฆ
In the ever-evolving landscape of retail, businesses are constantly seeking innovative ways to keep pace with changing consumer preferences, market dynamics, and technology advancements. The MACH architecture principles โ microservices, API-first, cloud-native, and headless โ have emerged as a powerful framework for retailers looking to transform their store systems, break free from legacy constraints, andโฆ
With all the buzz surrounding artificial intelligence in the retail industry, itโs no surprise that its embrace is one of the top trends as the industry begins 2024. The rapid growth of AI, machine learning and predictive technologies is opening up new worlds of opportunities. However, AI isnโt the only key trend in retail. Hereโฆ
As retailers gear up for 2024, they find themselves in an ever-changing market ... yet again. They understand shoppers and offer them value in a world where customer privacy is coveted, third-party cookies arenโt an option, and anonymous shoppers reign, representing a bulk of transactions. The technologies powering e-commerce platforms continue to evolve, but nowโฆ
For retailers designing curated and experiential spaces for customers to elevate their in-store experience vs. competitorsโ stores or e-commerce alternatives, the challenge remains: How do you design a store layout that maximizes both the customer experience and overall sales? Artificial intelligence (AI), including generative AI, can provide deeper insights, faster iterations and more intuitive storeโฆ
2023 was a tumultuous economic year. As brands finalize their 2024 budgets, itโs clear that every dollar must be invested wisely. Decision-makers have a difficult choice: Where should those dollars go to get the most return on investment? For brands looking to get the most out of their 2024 budget, we predict two key digitalโฆ
Artificial intelligence took center stage at the National Retail Federation's annual Big Show held in New York City last week. Some 40,000 attendees and retailers from across the globe swarmed the Javits Center to explore AI-focused technologies and other innovations tailored to their current requirements, opening doors to new possibilities. RFID Has Come a Longโฆ
With over 40,000 people, 6,200 brands, 100 countries represented, and over 1,000 exhibitors, retailโs Big Show lived up to its name this year and artificial intelligence was the headlining topic. However, while AI dominated the content sessions at NRF, the real conversations were happening in the breakout rooms and on the expo floor, and attendeesโฆ