connected commerce

Amazon Upgrades Checkout AI to Boost Third-Party Adoption
Amazon Upgrades Checkout AI to Boost Third-Party Adoption
July 31, 2024  |  Retail

As Amazon looks to license its Just Walk Out checkout system to more stores, the eCommerce giant is upgrading the artificial intelligence model to improve...

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AI Explained: Reinforcement Learning and How It Shapes Commerce
AI Explained: Reinforcement Learning and How It Shapes Commerce
July 22, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

At a bustling Amazon warehouse, robots weave through aisles, selecting items for shipment with increasing speed and accuracy. These aren’t pre-programmed machines but artificial intelligence...

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Fashion Brands Drop Virtual Goods to Drive Omnichannel Engagement
Fashion Brands Drop Virtual Goods to Drive Omnichannel Engagement
July 15, 2024  |  Retail

From the metaverse to video game worlds, fashion companies are releasing digital clothing and accessories to create new sales opportunities and get consumers to engage...

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Ryder Expands Mobile Maintenance Fleet Services With Pit Stop Acquisition
Ryder Expands Mobile Maintenance Fleet Services With Pit Stop Acquisition
July 15, 2024  |  Acquisitions

Ryder System plans to expand its retail mobile maintenance offering with an acquisition of Pit Stop Fleet Service. The company entered into an agreement to...

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New Look at Geolocation Helps Physical Stores Compete in a Digital World
New Look at Geolocation Helps Physical Stores Compete in a Digital World
July 15, 2024  |  Retail

Customer expectations are perpetually evolving — meaning the experiences they are offered should, too. Innovation is the key to staying ahead, especially within the digitally...

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The Cyborg Shopper: Is It the Future or Just a Blip?
The Cyborg Shopper: Is It the Future or Just a Blip?
July 13, 2024  |  Technology

As a fringe group of consumers gets microchips implanted in their hands to make payments without using any external devices, time will prove whether these...

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Malls Add EV Chargers to Woo Affluent Shoppers With Spare Time
Malls Add EV Chargers to Woo Affluent Shoppers With Spare Time
July 12, 2024  |  Retail

Around the world, malls are adding new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations to attract the high-income shoppers who own them and to get them to...

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1 in 4 Consumers Want to Be Entertained While Shopping
1 in 4 Consumers Want to Be Entertained While Shopping
July 10, 2024  |  Retail

With consumers growing accustomed to the constant stimulation of digital multitasking, many shoppers are finding that the act of purchasing is not enough to keep...

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HSN and Impact Team to Launch Influencer Platform
HSN and Impact Team to Launch Influencer Platform
July 09, 2024  |  Retail

HSN is delving deeper into the creator economy. The shopping network is teaming with impact.com to launch HSNfluencer, a platform aimed at creators, according to...

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