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Retail’s Big Opportunity: 87% Of U.S. Consumers Grasp The Power Of Conversational Commerce

Natural language-powered chatbots and voice assistants such as Alexa and Siri are gaining traction for many retail-related tasks:…

News March 5
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EBay Deploys Chatbots To Ease Holiday Gift-Giving Stress

Gift-giving can be an arduous and stressful process, but throughout the 2017 holiday season, eBay sought to help…

Features January 8
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Why I Love Self-Service (And Could Learn To Love Chatbots)

It’s ironic that I write about technology because in many ways I am the quintessential late adopter. Friends…

Editor's Perspective December 29
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Exclusive Q&A: Salesforce Retail SVP On Why AI Is Driving The Future Of Personalization

During its annual Dreamforce event in San Francisco in November, Salesforce doubled down on its mission to help…

Features December 20
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Why I Love Self-Service (And Could Learn To Love Chatbots)

By Adam Blair, Executive Editor It’s ironic that I write about technology because in many ways I am…

Executive Viewpoints December 12
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55% Of Consumers Welcome Customer Service Chatbots

Chatbots — AI applications that simulate human conversation — are becoming more pervasive in online and mobile customer…

News November 17
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Insights From Dreamforce 2017: How Adidas, Party City & Suit Supply Get Personal

“Personalized, connected and fast” have been the recurring themes from Dreamforce 2017, as retailers seek to gain a…

Features November 9
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Messaging Mavens: The Utility Of Chatbots Across Demographics

We’ve come a long way since the days of AIM and SmarterChild. The world of chatbots is emerging…

Executive Viewpoints February 14
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Chatbot Acceptance Rises, But Human Backup Still Preferred

Shoppers are getting accustomed to the idea of using of chatbots as a customer service tool, and some…

News February 10
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