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The Future of Retail CX: How Autonomous AI Agents are Redefining Contact Centers

Retail contact centers are under constant pressure to deliver fast, reliable and high-quality service even as consumer expectations…

Executive Viewpoints September 3
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Intent is Just the Beginning in the Age of Agents

I recently read an article by Ann Smarty on intent-based optimization which was a nice, clear articulation of…

Executive Viewpoints September 2
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Tariff-Proofing Retail: Why Digital Subscriptions and Gifts Matter Now

Most retailers are worried about the impact of the new tariff regulations on sales in 2025. Even for…

Executive Viewpoints September 1
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Delivering More than Products: How to Make Subscription Shipping Seamless

The subscription economy is booming. According to recent data from UPS Capital Insurance Company, Inc., 57% of consumers…

Executive Viewpoints August 29
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Unravelling Risk: Why Climate is Fashion’s Next Financial Reckoning

In fashion, timing is everything. But climate change is turning the industry’s greatest strength – speed – into…

Executive Viewpoints August 28
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Why U.S. Retailers Should Take a Page from Europe’s In-Store Advertising Playbook

Modern retail media is built on clicks, but the overwhelming majority of conversions still happen in the aisles.…

Executive Viewpoints August 27
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How Pre-Orders Give Brands Flexibility to Thrive During Unprecedented Times

Think back five years. COVID-19 had a ripple effect on the global supply chain, throwing the retail industry…

Executive Viewpoints August 26
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Are Influencers Losing Value or is Your Business Leaving Impact on the Table?

Spoiler alert: Many brands are not reaching their full impact when it comes to working with influencers. What…

Executive Viewpoints August 25
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The Future of Agentic AI Ecosystems in Retail

Agentic AI, where autonomous agents perform actions on behalf of people, may be relatively new, but it’s advancing…

Executive Viewpoints August 22
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