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Ebay, Instacart, DoorDash Sign Up to Test OpenAI’s New Agentic Tool, Operator  

Ebay, DoorDash, Instacart and Uber are among the companies that have signed on to participate in the research…

News January 24
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Trump, Tech CEOs Make Extravagant Promises with Launch of AI Investment Project ‘Stargate’

The parade of Big Tech CEOs through the White House continued on Tuesday as the CEOs of OpenAI…

News January 22
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Why People-Centered Design will be One of 2025’s Hottest CX Trends

Some 2025 retail design trends are easy to predict; for example, it’s a good bet that artificial intelligence…

Features January 22
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The Secret to Solving Retail’s $743 Billion Returns Problem: Intelligent Customer Support

With returns siphoning off a staggering $743 billion from retailers’ bottom lines in 2023, it’s clear that the…

Executive Viewpoints January 17
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Five Trends Poised to Shape the Future of Digital Experiences in 2025

As digital experiences have evolved over the past few years, personalization and emotional connection have become central to…

Executive Viewpoints January 16
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Curbing the $890 Billion Return Problem: Proactive Solutions for Retailers

With the holiday season just concluded, the challenge of managing merchandise returns is a reality for many retailers.…

Executive Viewpoints January 13
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AI Successes from L’Oréal, Lowe’s and Walmart Bring Context to the AI Conversation

Artificial intelligence has, not unsurprisingly, been a headline topic at the NRF Big Show, and NVIDIA is undoubtedly…

Features January 13
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How Dick’s Sporting Goods Fights Premium Sneaker Diversion with its Mobile App

The customer-facing mobile app for Dick’s Sporting Goods has come a long way since its debut in 2021.…

Features January 12
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2025 Trends: AI Continues its Rise, Tariffs’ Uncertain Impact, Circular Commerce Blossoms

[Editor’s note: I sat down with the folks at PAN, our co-host for an exclusive event that will…

Editor's Perspective January 9
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