Tag: retail technology
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Commercetools Kicks Off NRF 2026 With ACS Updates and AI-Driven Discovery
Intro: A New Era for Retail at NRF 2026 At NRF 2026, commercetools unveils a refreshed vision for Agentic Commerce through a slate of updates designed to accelerate the adoption of AI-driven shopping experiences. The company showcased Stripe ACS enhancements, a broader AI Hub, and practical uses of its Agentic Commerce Suite (ACS) that empower…
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Honeywell and Google Cloud Debut AI-Driven Personalization Platform for In-Store Shopping
Honeywell Announces AI-Driven In-Store Personalization Platform Honeywell has unveiled a groundbreaking AI-enabled technology designed to personalize the in-store shopping experience. Created in collaboration with Google Cloud and developed with the help of 66degrees, the new platform brings sophisticated analytics, real-time navigation, and tailored product recommendations to brick-and-mortar retailers. The joint effort aims to fuse AI…
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Oracle AI-Powered Retail Supply Chain Collaboration Solutions
New Cloud Solution Brings Intelligent Collaboration to Retail Retailers face an increasingly complex web of suppliers, logistics partners, and compliance requirements. In response, Oracle announced a cloud-based platform designed to synchronize planning, procurement, and execution across the supply chain. Built to leverage artificial intelligence, the solution promises to reduce risk, increase visibility, and accelerate decision-making…
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Ikea: Consumer IoT Moves Into Signage
Introduction: The convergence of home tech and retail signage For years, consumer Internet of Things (IoT) and professional digital signage operated in separate spheres. Household smart devices tracked environmental data and spoke to users, while 24/7 retail signage relied on robust, purpose-built sensor platforms from vendors like Nexmosphere. Recently, that divide is narrowing as Ikea…
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Study Claims Instacart May Charge Some Shoppers 20% More for the Same Product
Overview: What the study alleges A recent Consumer Reports (CR) study, conducted with a research partner, raises questions about AI-led dynamic pricing on Instacart. The investigation suggests that in certain cases, some shoppers may be paying up to a 20% premium for identical products compared with standard pricing. The findings center on price variability across…