With 92% of businesses leveraging AI-driven personalization for growth, and 62% of leaders noting enhanced customer retention, the power lies in AI's ability to analyze extensive data, allowing retailers to deliver tailored products based on individual preferences and interactions.
Reasons why retailers must reevaluate data collection and utilization strategies.
BJ's Wholesale Club is planning to open a location in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina within its fiscal year. The club will be in the Carolina Forest area, according to a WMBF News report. The wholesale retailer will provide about 150 job opportunities. It will be the second club in the …
Vallarta Supermarkets, a regional U.S.-based grocer, has selected Relex Solutions, a provider of unified supply chain and retail planning solutions, to support their growth and improve efficiency. The grocer will use space and assortment planning capabilities to better utilize space, increase product availability, and support their customer-first founding principle. Relex …
Sudhakar Veluru has been named CIO and EVO at hospitality company Four Seasons. He will be based at the corporate office in Miami, Florida, according to a press release. Sudhakar has a wealth of experience and expertise in driving digital and information technology transformation initiatives within the hospitality and technology …
Willy Street Co-op, a group of cooperative supermarkets around Wisconsin's capital, has deployed digital ordering and fulfillment solutions from eGrowcery, a retail food industry e-commerce platform. Willy Street Co-op is offering online shopping of nearly its entire product range for customer pickup or delivery, according to a press release. 'Our …
A majority of consumers, 77%, will abandon a retailer after a failed big and bulky product delivery, such as furniture purchases. That's a top finding from a Package.ai report, 'The State of Last-Mile Customer Experience in Home Furnishing Retail,' that polled 1,000-plus consumer opinions. The report is focused on providing …
Fabletics is once again teaming up with television star Khloe Kardashian on a clothing collection. The third effort is called Khloe V3. The 26-piece limited-edition collection includes compression swimwear, according to a press release. The pieces are created with Fabletics' fabrics, like PowerHold for max compression and Seamless for a …
Amazon is selling its smart grocery cart technology as a service offering and the technology is in play at grocery locations. Several stores in Kansas and Missouri are currently testing the Dash Cart, according to a CNBC report. The news comes just weeks after Amazon announced it is pulling out …
Neiman Marcus, in partnership with Balmain, has launched the 'Balmain Beach Club,' an immersive customer activation. The immersive experience is available in 10 stores, online and via remote selling channels, according to a press release. 'Through the distinctive creative lens of Olivier Rousteing, Balmain continues to be the pinnacle of …
Nearly half, 40%, of retail workers feel their tech needs are being ignored. That's a top finding from Scandit's 'Frontline Retail Revealed' report focusing on how tech impacts job satisfaction and loyalty among store associates. Scandit's survey, across seven countries, polled 2,000 store associates across nine retail sub-sectors, according to …