Adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) is only accelerating among global corporate enterprises, thus CEOs and business leaders are positioned at the confluence of innovation and ethics as it relates to implementing AI projects within their businesses. While technical prowess and business potential are usually the focus of conversations around AI, the ethical considerations are sometimes ..read more

In episode 449 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews John Agnew, chief marketing officer at Love.com, an online marketplace focused on sustainable, healthy products and charitable giving. Listen in as Agnew provides an overview of the company (0:55), discusses the conscious shopping trend (1:40), the consumer behaviors Love.com is trying to tap into ..read more

REI is a specialty outdoor retailer and the nation’s largest consumer co-operative. This video shows how they leverage Blue Yonder’s Inventory and Commits microservices to help them provide customers with choice, optimize delivery dates that customers can trust and reduce split shipments which enable a more sustainable supply chain ..read more

Social media is no longer just a place to connect with friends; it has transformed into a powerful engine for businesses to acquire new customers. A recent survey revealed that a staggering 97 percent of marketers are leveraging social media to reach their target audiences. And the numbers don’t lie — brands that embrace social ..read more

Longtime mall retailer Express filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday, however, a group of investors led by brand management firm WHP Global is looking to save the company by acquiring it. Express, whose portfolio includes its namesake banner, Bonobos and UpWest, said it will close 95 of its eponymous shops and all of ..read more

In an era defined by rapid transformation and technological innovation, the retail sector finds itself at the forefront of adaptation and change. Staying ahead of emerging trends is about setting the pace and leveraging new opportunities to outstrip competitors. For savvy retailers, this means continuously monitoring developments across multiple fronts, from experiential shopping to advanced ..read more

Between the Baltimore bridge collapse, Red Sea conflict and Panama Canal drought, the supply chain has been in the spotlight because of the global pandemic and shutdown, international conflicts, major weather events and more. Addressing Challenges Customers need assurances from businesses that merchandise will arrive when promised. In an increasingly competitive landscape, businesses need to ..read more

Shares of Adidas jumped 8.2 percent on Wednesday after the company unexpectedly raised its full-year guidance and reported a year-on-year profit increase in the first quarter, reports CNBC. The German sportswear company said that it now expects currency-neutral revenues to increase at a mid-to high-single-digit rate in full-year 2024, compared with a previous projection of ..read more

Supply chains are at the beating heart of businesses in delivering products to the end customer. In retail organizations, efficient supply chains can have a transformative impact on operations. To improve efficiency, retailers need to have full visibility of their inventory, and this is where RFID can play a leading role. A Lack of Automation ..read more

Whether at your favorite big-box store or stopping to pick up some groceries, it’s hard to ignore the shopping carts scattered haphazardly around parking lots these days. The return of shopping carts to their designated spots or back inside the store has become somewhat of a test of morality in recent years. However, returning shopping ..read more