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If you thought Uber ’s move into food delivery back in 2016 was interesting, wait until you see what they’ve been up to during the Paris Olympics. We’ll give you a hint: it involves boat rides on the Seine and chauffeured tours of some of France’s most illustrious champagne houses. Uber Bubbles booking screen for riders who were in the vicinity. (Image courtesy Uber) None of this is technically “new” — Uber has been creating travel experiences for a little over two years now under its Go Anywher
“Generative AI” has been a key phrase in PR and media for the past 18 months. However, a panel of venture capital (VC) and tech investors revealed during the Retail Innovation Conference & Expo this past June that they’re taking a more long-term view of AI. They’re focusing less on mind-bending consumer-facing experiences , like those found while using platforms like ChatGPT or DALL-E , and more on tangible business uses cases that drive concrete results.
Speaker: Matt Sunshine, CEO at The Center for Sales Strategy
AI isn’t replacing salespeople—it’s empowering them. The most forward-thinking sales organizations are using AI to enhance human performance rather than eliminate it. From coaching and messaging to prospecting and pipeline accountability, artificial intelligence is giving managers and SDRs the new tools they need to work smarter, sell better, and close more.
On April 20, 2024, the New York State legislature passed its annual budget measure for fiscal year 2025, which addresses multiple priorities and enacts key proposals from Governor Kathy Hochul. Of significance to New York business owners, workers and consumers, the measure includes a new Retail Security Tax Credit , which for tax years 2024 and 2025 will provide assistance to businesses for investing in necessary equipment to protect their employees and merchandise.
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) has awarded more than $1 billion in higher education scholarships through its Steven A. Davis Scholarship for Social Justice. The scholarship program was founded in 2021 to advance educational opportunities for AEO associates who are actively driving anti-racism, equality and social justice initiatives. The company committed $5 million and, to date, it has provided financial support to 64 associates, including the 19 new recipients selected for 2024.
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American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) has awarded more than $1 billion in higher education scholarships through its Steven A. Davis Scholarship for Social Justice. The scholarship program was founded in 2021 to advance educational opportunities for AEO associates who are actively driving anti-racism, equality and social justice initiatives. The company committed $5 million and, to date, it has provided financial support to 64 associates, including the 19 new recipients selected for 2024.
In an interesting turn of events, Amazon and TikTok are calling a truce and partnering to make it easier for consumers to buy products from the marketplace directly within the visual social platform. TikTok users will now see Amazon product recommendations directly within the “For You” feed. If they want to make a purchase, all they need to do is link their TikTok account to their Amazon account.
After facing a 48% drop in net profit for the first half 2024, Stellantis is planning to lay off up to 2,450 U.S. plant workers in Warren, Michigan, later this year.
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When culture isn’t consistently lived out across the organization, engagement suffers—and it often starts with a disconnect at the top. In this session, Beth Sunshine, SVP of Up Your Culture at The Center for Sales Strategy, will reveal how HR and executive leaders can close the gap between vision and execution by equipping frontline and mid-level managers to become culture carriers.
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In the wake of Asda’s second quarter results, the supermarket has outlined three key areas it plans to focus on to improve performance over its second half. The group saw sales decline for the period ended 30 June with the supermarket setting out plans to deliver an “enhanced and more consistent in-store experience” for shoppers during its second half.
Mountain Warehouse sales surged to a record high of £386m in its year to February 25, as the outdoor retailer goes on a store opening spree, including its first outposts in Australia. The outdoor clothing specialist bounced back into the black over the year, making a £26.2m pre-tax profit, compared with a £1.5m loss the prior year when it was hit by incremental Covid-19 costs.
AI agents already analyze trends, draft content, and trigger actions across leading commerce platforms. Yet most organizations still rely on workflows built for human‑only teams, losing speed, margin, and customer loyalty. Humans + Agents: Rethinking Enterprise Commerce in the Age of AI Collaboration shows how to close that gap. In one concise read you’ll see where agent gains surface first, how early adopters prove ROI, and which lean controls keep innovation moving without risking data or bran
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Ocado Retail has become the first major supermarket to pilot a new reusable packaging scheme, specially designed for online, in an effort to reduce the use of single-use packaging from customers’ weekly shops. The trial, staged across two phases, will use a reusable vessel, developed specifically to deliver food cupboard staples and laundry products at scale, with no extra cost to the customer.
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American Golf has struck a partnership with the UK’s largest outdoor retailer Go Outdoors, which will see the golf specialist open a 3,000 sq ft concession in its Gloucester store. The partnership is the latest move in the UK’s leading golf retailer’s strategy to “offer the ultimate one stop destination for everything a golfer requires” The first in a series of expansion plans, the concession will open on August 19, with a second due to open in another Go Outdoors store by the
Late deliveries. Split shipments. Spiraling freight costs. For home, furniture, and DIY brands, fulfillment has never been more complex—or more critical. This report outlines how a smarter, AI-ready order management system (OMS) helps you reduce shipping costs, streamline project-based fulfillment, and ensure accurate inventory across every channel.
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