Best Buy is expanding its partnership with Google Cloud to leverage generative AI technology for new customer service tools. The retailer also is working with Google Cloud and Accenture to develop new AI-powered tools for its frontline associates. As early as late summer, Best Buy customers in the U.S. will be able to connect with…
A new floral-themed streetcar has hit the streets of Toronto touting the offerings of online fashion retailer Shein as it travels around the city. The streetcar, which is embellished with cherry blossoms and Shein branding, will be in operation until May 10, 2024, serving as what the company described as “a moving billboard” designed to…
Advertisers already have a healthy appetite for games advertising: IAB’s latest study on games advertising found that 40% of advertisers plan to boost spending in this area over the coming year, making it the third-most popular channel for increased investment, after social media (47%) and digital video (40%). But despite these high levels of interest,…
The behavior of the modern B2B buyer has shifted in the digital age. According to an industry report, nearly 90% of B2B buyers consider online channels as their primary method to identify new suppliers. As an online wholesaler, your WooCommerce registration page plays a crucial role in engaging and converting potential customers. It’s the first…
Uber Eats has expanded its partnership with Waymo — the autonomous vehicle division of Google parent company Alphabet — adding driverless food deliveries in the Phoenix-area cities of Tempe, Mesa and Chandler, Ariz. The companies are working with a select group of merchants that include local favorites like Princess Pita, Filiberto’s and BoSa Donuts. Customers…
Albertsons has joined the growing list of retailers revamping their loyalty programs. The supermarket chain will now use a single points currency for its “for U” program and give members two months to earn and redeem their points before they expire. Additionally, an automatic cash-off option that converts points into cash discounts at checkout will…
To mark Autism Acceptance Month, all Lego stores in the U.S. and Canada will be certified as “sensory inclusive” by the nonprofit KultureCity in April. Associates will be trained to understand how sensory needs vary and how they can best help neurodivergent children and adults in the store. Additionally, sensory bags containing noise-reduction headphones, fidget…
Paramount Global will debut a new mobile shopping experience, powered by Shopsense AI, during the CMT Music Awards red carpet pre-show on April 7, 2024. Paramount is the inaugural partner for Shopsense’s new retail media platform, which allows viewers to shop for products and curated collections inspired by television content on content providers’ apps and…
99 Cents Only Stores will wind down its business and shutter its 371 locations across California, Texas, Arizona and Nevada after more than 40 years in operation. The decision follows a months-long attempt to find an alternative solution, but ultimately the company decided a wind-down was the best way to “maximize the value of 99 Cents Only Stores’ assets,” the company said…
By David S. Bauders, CEO SPARXiQ Sales effectiveness has increasingly become a focal point for distributors as markets have become more competitive. While record growth numbers from 2021-22 have settled into a new plateau, sales teams now face the requirement of capturing market share to sustain growth. In this environment, enhancing execution on the front…
