What does Poundland’s £1 sale mean for the future of discount retail?
Struggling discount chain Poundland was snapped up this week by distressed asset investor Gordon Brothers for just £1. The US investment firm, which paid a […]
Shayne Stephens on the Rise and Fall of Saks in Canada
June 1, 2025 marked the end of Saks Fifth Avenue’s presence in Canada, closing the chapter on one of the most ambitious luxury retail expansions […]
The Partner Opportunity in Cisco’s AI-Ready Network Architecture
The announcement we made at Cisco Live represents Cisco’s most significant networking innovation in a decade—and the biggest partner opportunity we’ve seen in just as […]
Bealls’ Secret to Lasting 110 Years: Nurturing Connection and Culture
In 1932, fledgling Florida department store Bealls went bankrupt and was owned by the bank for more than 10 years. Now, nine decades later, the […]
El Pollo Loco Opening 10 Restaurants in 6 States. Is a Location Near You on the List?
El Pollo Loco is kicking off its most significant growth spurt in three years—and fans of its citrus-marinated, fire-grilled chicken are about to reap the […]
5 Ways to Meet the New Rules of Branding in an AI-First Retail World
AI has already raised consumer expectations across the board. People expect hyper-personalization, and they expect things to happen faster. What used to take a day […]
Experiential Retail Media: The Next Frontier
Advertisers are expected to pour over $62 billion into retail media this year, up more than $10 billion from last year, making it the go-to […]
Unlocking the Power of Built Spaces to Influence Shopper Sentiment and Behaviors
Traditional brick-and-mortar retail is always evolving, and in the competitive market, retailers are more motivated than ever to create compelling in-store experiences. Modern consumers don’t […]
Natural Language and Zero UI Are Redefining Engagement Now
After years of rapid developments in artificial intelligence technology and customer experience, we’re entering an era when companies can finally redesign their digital interactions to […]
Prevention and the cure: How AI is helping combat ID fraud for retailers
Customer Service AI has made fraud more complex and more difficult to detect, but it also offers the clearest path to resilience. As fake IDs […]