Guitar Center debuts AI-based shopping toolA leading musical instrument retailer is introducing a new artificial intelligence-based, in-store shopping assistant. Retail Technology News: May updateRetailers in May 2025 focused technology efforts in areas including robotic food service, RFID inventory tracking, and AI assistants for shoppers and employees. Guitar Center obtains real-time inventory visibility The world’s largest retailer of musical instruments, accessories and lessons is AI-enabling its replenishment capabilities. Guitar Center names chief stores officer Guitar Center, Inc. has added a former PetSmart leader to its C-suite to oversee its retail stores. Advance Auto exec joins C-suite at Guitar Center Guitar Center has named a tech expert who is also the founding member of a rock band as its new technology chief. PetSmart exec joins C-suite at Guitar Center Kristin Shane will fill the role effective immediately, where she will be responsible for product, promotions, visual merchandising, omni-channel experience and activations. Guitar Center shakes up C-suite; names new CEO Musical instrument giant Guitar Center has made several changes to its senior leadership. Torrid on hunt for a new CFO The chief financial officer of Torrid Holdings Inc. is leaving after less than a year on the job. Torrid names new C-suite execs; lowers Q2 guidance Torrid Holdings Inc. has named two veteran retailers to its leadership team. Forrester: Physical stores to account for 72% of U.S. retail sales in 2024 Physical retail continues to drive the bulk of retail sales — and will for quite some time. 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
