Three major tech lineups are looking to solve retail inventory problems. Which is most suited?

The idea of robots working in service and retail roles isn’t a new one, but it is an emerging reality. Will it work?

Could Bentonville be the new retail innovation capital? Are Traasdalh says “yes.”

Bealls has signaled it will begin accepting crypto payments. Is this a well-considered play?

OpenAI and Walmart are set to embark on a partnership which could change ecommerce forever. Will this prove as fruitful as promised?

In its latest bit of headline-grabbing news, Walmart made waves by signaling the introduction of a large-scale inventory operation, one involving the deployment of a massive number of internet of things (IoT) devices throughout its entire supply chain. According to CNBC, Walmart will be deploying millions of ambient, battery-free IoT sensors at all touchpoints of…

Amazon pharmacy kiosks are rolling out in select markets. Will this method gain traction?

Delivering Category Management, Accurately, Repeatedly at Scale and Speed Over time, I realized that every promising innovative solution with a potential ROI I evaluated, whether a data platform, an AI engine, or an in-store robot, ultimately succeeded or failed based on four criteria: Accuracy, Repeatability, Scalability, and Speed. If it failed even one, it wasn’t…

Retail credit cards are exhibiting a continued decline. Will issuers be forced to offer more competitive rates, and perks, to retain market share?

A new study suggests Gen Xers may be the most susceptible to impulse buying. Is this data accurate, and if so, why is this the case?

Mobile POS solutions are again top-of-mind in retail. Will they actually gain a serious foothold this time around?

Emotional spending, or retail therapy, is a major factor in many Americans’ lives. Will BNPL push the practice to new heights?

Retailers are facing a rash of cyberattacks in recent months. Are retail businesses doing enough to curb cybersecurity breaches?

Loyalty programs abound in every retail segment. Can tech unlock further growth potential?

Across the board, return on ad spend (ROAS) is down across categories — all this despite rising budgets. With inflation concerns and tariffs creating additional cost pressures, what are retailers and brands to do? What we’ve seen is a significant shift in the media strategy from savvy retailers who are finding ways to rethink how…

Garima Singh elaborated on the importance of considering the balance between tech incorporation and a people-first approach in retail. Where is resistance to digitization most obvious?

Amazon’s CEO, Andy Jassy, last week joined a number of other high-profile U.S. CEOs cautioning that AI would lead to job cuts. Is it the right approach?

Trump Mobile is being launched alongside a T1 smartphone, built and designed in the United States. Will this venture be successful?

The Nintendo Switch 2 proves that the game’s popularity just won’t let up.

AI is being increasingly leveraged by both job hunters and HR departments. Will AI agents one day conduct the bulk of hiring interviews?

Tesla was set to launch in early June, but that date has reportedly been pushed back.

AI fatigue may be setting in as companies, including retailers, struggle to scale AI tools. Who’s to blame?

Costco continues to implement new technology.

Mark Zuckerberg is doubling down on Meta’s quest for AI supremacy.

Amazon is slated to invest $20 billion in AI and cloud computing facilities in Pennsylvania.

Amazon is reportedly developing artificial intelligence that will enable humanoid robots to deliver parcels using vans. What to think of the potential of humanoid robots to supplement or replace human delivery drivers?

As AI potentially eliminates white-collar jobs, Klarna’s CEO believes a recession is unavoidable.