Retail Roundtable
Retail has long embraced automation, but now it’s taking a leap into a new frontier—autonomous decision-making. Enter agentic AI, a technology that doesn’t just automate tasks but makes real-time, intelligent decisions. With major retailers like Walmart integrating AI-driven fulfillment robots and brands such as Bath & Body Works rolling out personalized AI-powered shopping assistants,…
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Netflix House: Can Streamers Turn Their IPs into Successful Experiential Retail?
With the entertainment industry constantly evolving, Netflix is taking a bold step by merging the digital and physical worlds through the introduction of Netflix House, a new experiential retail venture. Set to open in 2025 in Texas and Pennsylvania, Netflix House aims to immerse fans in their favorite shows and movies with interactive experiences,…
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Retail Marketing Gamification is the Battleground for Customer Loyalty and Attention. How Do Retailers Win?
Retail marketing is undergoing a transformation driven by the experience economy, pushing brands to innovate with engaging and interactive customer experiences. Gamification is at the forefront of this movement, offering a dynamic way to enhance customer loyalty and drive revenue. As brands explore unique loyalty programs, immersive on-site marketing, and in-store pop-up experiences, the question…
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Unique In-Store Experiences Are Driving a Brick-And-Mortar Retail Resurgence
What’s behind the recent brick-and-mortar store resurgence? Could it be that big box stores recognize the one-of-a-kind shopping experiences that can occur in person? Finding unique ways to capitalize on those in-store experiences may lead to a brighter future for retail. Big box stores are reasserting the importance of their physical presence, continuing to…
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Bridging Online Shopping with Brick-and-Mortar: The Importance of Improving Online-to-Offline Tracking in a Post-Cookie Retail Industry
In the dynamic landscape of retail, Google’s impending phase-out of third-party cookies in 2024 marks a pivotal moment, urging brands and retailers to rethink their marketing strategies with a focus on improving online-to-offline tracking. This significant shift, discussed in depth on the latest episode of Experts Talk hosted by Daniel Litwin, Voice of B2B…
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Retail Revolution: Social Commerce is No Fad, It’s the Future
As we enter 2024, the Western social commerce sector is undergoing a significant transformation. In the United States, around 36% of internet users are now participating in social buying, with platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, and Meta at the forefront. This sector is projected to reach a market value of $100 billion by 2025. This…
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Experts Talk: Navigating 2023’s Holiday Retail Supply Chain Challenges
In the dynamic world of retail, the holiday season is a litmus test for the industry’s adaptability and resilience. With the rise of e-commerce and changing consumer behaviors, retailers face the challenge of balancing inventory management, fulfillment strategies, and technological integration. A recent surge in online shopping, coupled with fluctuating consumer trends, has put…
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AV’s Critical Role in the Future of Healthcare Experience
As healthcare organizations face growing pressure to improve healthcare experience, patient outcomes, streamline operations, and address chronic staffing shortages, audiovisual (AV) technologies are becoming essential tools in delivering high-quality care. From in-room monitoring to patient communication systems, the AV industry is stepping up to meet the evolving demands of a sector that touches every life….
Workforce, Housing, and Growth: How Applied Digital Is Revitalizing a Rural Town Through AI Infrastructure
As AI infrastructure spreads beyond tech hubs and into America’s heartland, companies face a new imperative: not just to build facilities—but to build trust, local partnerships, and long-term value for the communities that host them. In Ellendale, North Dakota, Applied Digital’s Polaris Forge 1 campus has become a case study in what rural revitalization…
Challenges of Identifying and Reducing Sepsis Mortality – Episode 2
Michael Rothman explores the complexities of sepsis identification and management, highlighting the challenges posed by varying definitions and clinical pathways. He discusses the ineffectiveness of current sepsis screening protocols, which often yield high false-positive rates and fail to reduce mortality meaningfully. The episode concludes by questioning the focus on sepsis-specific initiatives and suggesting that more…
The Future of the Engineering Community: Equity, AI, and Real Connection
The Engineer Who Builds Communities, Not Just Systems! Angelie Vincent has spent more than two decades in aerospace engineering, but her real legacy might be the communities she’s built along the way. Now an AI Integration Engineer at Boeing, Angelie joins Professional Quotient host Jason Winningham for a wide-ranging conversation on neurodivergent leadership, workplace…
