Achieving energy efficiency without a full remodelAverage electricity prices for retailers in the U.S. increased 4.8% annually from 2019 to 2023 and continue to trend upward. Trump to reportedly require tech giants to supply data center energy Seven major tech companies with leading roles in artificial intelligence will reportedly sign a pledge to provide power for their data centers. EXCLUSIVE: Lids remotely monitors HVAC equipment Sports apparel and headwear retailer Lids is ensuring it has an accurate understanding of how its HVAC systems are operating. Amazon to deploy Verizon fiber network infrastructure in data centers The Amazon Web Services managed cloud division of Amazon will support artificial intelligence innovation with new Verizon fiber pathways. SPECS 2025: The many physical retail uses for AI Artificial intelligence is emerging as a mainstream tool to support physical retailing operations.