On today's episode of The AI in Retail Show Trevor speaks with Sebastian Jimenez, CEO of Rilla to explore how RillaVoice is utilizing AI and natural language processing to revolutionize sales associate conversations and enhance the retail experience. From pivoting during COVID-19 to navigating the challenges of privacy and the potential of technology in retail, this episode covers the journey of bringing AI into the physical retail space and exciting visions for its future. Disrupt or be Disrupted: Learn why retailers need to embrace disruption and innovative technologies to stay ahead in a r ..read more

On today’s episode of The AI in Retail Show, Trevor speaks with Ricardo Belmar, Director Partner Marketing Advisor for Retail & Consumer Goods at Microsoft. They discuss the current landscape of technology in retail, and the areas in which AI can make an impact, like on accelerating product design and creating more personalized CRM messaging. They also discuss the current opportunities for retail media, how and where stores can implement more screens, and how brands will leverage retail advertising in the future.   Topics discussed:   Ricardo's extensive career in retail, managi ..read more

On today’s episode of The AI in Retail Show, Trevor speaks with Andrew Lipsman, Principal Analyst at Insider Intelligence, a leading research, data, and insights provider. They discuss what's going on today at the intersection of ecommerce and advertising, how retail advertising has grown much quicker than search and social have, and why Andrew calls it "the most important form of advertising that's ever going to exist." They also discuss current trends in retail media technology, where stores can incorporate opportunities for media, and how in-store audiences are driving retail grow ..read more

On today’s episode of the AI in Retail Show, Trevor speaks with Carol Spieckerman, President of Spieckerman Retail, her retail insights platform. They discuss the rising notion of “retailer as a platform” and the opportunities platform building presents, why 2023 is the "Year of the Store," and how retailers are implementing digital innovations across channels. They also discuss why retailers need to diversify their business models, the rise in retail advertising, and what factors are holding back change in the industry. Topics discussed: - The growing opportunities for "retailer as a platform ..read more