Kroger expands reach of self-service ads in new partnershipThe Kroger Co. is partnering with a major demand side advertising platform (DSP) to open its customers to targeted ads. Exclusive Q&A: Rob Garf, VP and GM of retail, SalesforceFactors including artificial intelligence (AI), returns, and customer loyalty will serve as competitive differentiators in the 2023 holiday season. Amazon teams with Snapchat for shoppable ads Amazon is enabling direct shopping via a social media platform popular with Gen Z. Newegg unlocks daily deals – with enough customer interest A Newegg Commerce Inc. offering combines community and social shopping elements to provide exclusive, limited-time deals. Pottery Barn launches new shopping and design app Pottery Barn’s latest app is designed to deliver a seamless and convenient customer shopping experience. Amazon expands Buy with Prime benefits Amazon is offering new shopping benefits to Prime members using its “Buy with Prime” service – just in time for the holidays. J.Crew virtually hits the slopes with holiday metaverse shop J.Crew is building on its presence in the metaverse with a gamified, ski-themed, immersive holiday shopping experience. Klarna launches hosted online storefronts in U.S. U.S.-based creators have a new option for directly selling products to consumers via the Klarna platform. Poshmark leverages livestreaming to promote resale for the holidays Poshmark is making its livestream shopping solution a centerpiece of its annual secondhand holiday shopping event. How AI Boosts Holiday Sales and Delivers Better Customer Experience Much has been written about applying artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in complex retailer back end systems. First Previous 41 42 43 44 45 Next Last