ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR

• 5/26/2026

  Kate Spade debuts Amazon Alexa conversational AI tool

  Kate Spade New York is leveraging a new solution that puts Amazon Alexa conversational shopping capabilities in the hands of other retailers.

  Dan Berthiaume

  
• 5/26/2026

  Ulta Beauty teams with D.C. Studios in omnichannel ‘Supergirl’ promo

  The nation’s largest beauty retailer will run a promotional campaign tied into the upcoming ‘Supergirl’ film across digital and physical channels.

  Dan Berthiaume

  
• 5/26/2026

  JCPenney parent Catalyst Brands enters humanoid robot partnership

  The parent company of JCPenney and licensee of Aéropostale, Brooks Brothers and other brands is teaming with a humanoid robot developer to automate supply chain tasks.

  Dan Berthiaume

  
• 5/25/2026

  EXCLUSIVE: The most challenging inventory issues are…

  A new survey identifies several key challenges facing inventory management professionals.

  Dan Berthiaume

  
• 5/21/2026

  Dick’s Sporting Goods rolling out Agentic AI 'coaches' in June

  The nation’s largest sporting goods retailer will soon deliver immersive conversational experiences to customers via its mobile app.

  Dan Berthiaume

  
• 5/21/2026

  The Paper Store deploys custom beverage dispensers in stores

  A specialty gift retailer is linking its stores to a connected beverage platform in an effort to improve the brick-and-mortar shopping experience.

  Dan Berthiaume

  
• 5/21/2026

  Starbucks reportedly stops using AI-based inventory counting app

  Starbucks Corp. has reportedly put an end to providing employees with a mobile artificial intelligence solution that automated in-store inventory counting.

  Dan Berthiaume

  
• 5/21/2026

  Here’s why a GameStop-eBay merger would – and wouldn’t – make sense

  GameStop’s offer to acquire eBay has garnered a lot of attention – and a firm “no” from eBay, but could it actually work?

  Dan Berthiaume

  
• 5/20/2026

  Bojangles debuts electric vehicle charging station

  A North Carolina-based quick-serve fried chicken chain is moving forward with plans to offer "charge and dine" services to its customers.

  Dan Berthiaume

  
• 5/20/2026

  Lowe’s launches AI quoting tool for home improvement professionals

  Lowe’s Companies Inc. continues rolling out solutions and services for home improvement professionals (a customer segment it calls "Pros.")

  Dan Berthiaume