ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 11/3/2026
Q&A: Orangetheory Fitness franchisee analyzes customer communications
A Georgia Orangetheory Fitness franchise location is leveraging agentic voice technology to streamline the analysis of customer communications across channels. - 11/3/2026
Marks & Spencer digitalizes store-level product management
Marks & Spencer is building on its efforts to streamline and enhance store operations. - 11/3/2026
Amazon offers direct AI connector to third-party retailers
Amazon is streamlining retailer access to its Shop Direct product discovery program and Alexa for Shopping agentic customer assistant. - 11/2/2026
Q&A: Helzberg Diamonds streamlines store performance tracking
Helzberg Diamonds is automating the detection and notification of store operations issues before they become major problems. - 11/2/2026
Rural King refreshes rewards program
Family-owned rural lifestyle retailer Rural King is enhancing its rewards offering with exclusive savings, special offers and everyday benefits. - 11/2/2026
Accenture: Here’s what Black Friday/Cyber Monday shoppers want
New Accenture data reveals who plans on shopping Black Friday/Cyber Monday, how they will shop and what will drive purchases. - 11/2/2026
DoorDash offers holiday hub, Black Friday deals, membership discounts
DoorDash is providing several perks for holiday shoppers, including a special offer for members of the DashPass paid subscription program. - 11/1/2026
Rent the Runway curates luxury handbags for loyalty members
Rent the Runway Inc. has a new exclusive collection for participants in its Icon membership program. - 11/1/2026
Grocery/entertainment complex Seed to Table offers interactive hologram
Seed to Table is greeting customers with a seven-foot hologram and an immersive shopping experience. - 11/1/2026
Walmart adds new AI shopping features in time for holidays
Walmart is unveiling six new capabilities of its “Sparky” artificial intelligence shopping agent just as the holiday shopping season kicks off. - 11/1/2026
Ahold Delhaize USA modernizes store operations
Ahold Delhaize USA is launching a major store technology upgrade with a new POS implementation. - 11/1/2026
Cyberattack hits grocery freezers in seven European countries
Hackers have once again caused supermarket retailers in Europe to lose millions of dollars by manipulating freezer temperatures.