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Bridging the Gap Between AI and Retailers

AI and retailers

The intersection of AI and retailers comes into focus In the latest episode of Retail Refined. Host Melissa Gonzalez sits down with Purva Gupta, Co-Founder and CEO of Lily AI. Their conversation centers on how Lily AI bridges the gap between ‘merchant speak’ and ‘consumer speak’ regarding AI and retailers. Gupta explains how Lily…

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Prioritizing Customers Needs Enhances Every Shopper’s Buying Experience

Every retailer strategizes in prioritizing customers needs differently, but it remains a focal point. As digital retail often overshadows brick-and-mortar stores, Saatva, the luxury mattress, bedding, and furniture brand, proves that the tangible retail experience still holds significant value. The key lies in harmonizing online and physical retail platforms, optimizing customer experience, and tailoring…

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Retailers Are Moving More Towards a ‘Digital-First’ Strategy. It’s Greatly Improving D2C Numbers

Brick-and-mortar stores and e-commerce platforms are rapidly blending, adopting a digital-first strategy is crucial for retail giants. Straddling the evolving terrains of customer preferences and technological advancements, companies are faced with a monumental task of transforming their operations end-to-end, effectively marrying their wholesale brands with a direct-to-consumer operational model.  Amid this challenge and opportunity, businesses…

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healthcare
The Future of Employer Benefits: Balancing Rising Healthcare Costs with Creative, Employee-Centered Perks
August 28, 2025

The landscape of employee benefits has undergone a seismic shift in the last decade. From the rise of telemedicine to the introduction of lifestyle spending accounts and stipends for services like DoorDash and HelloFresh, employers are reimagining how they support workers in a post-pandemic, inflation-conscious world. With healthcare costs rising and talent competition intensifying,…

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How Smart EHR Features Return Time to Patient Care: Insights from Healthcare Leaders
August 27, 2025

When Documentation Technology Finally Works for Clinicians At ChartLogic, we’ve spent years perfecting the features that matter most to healthcare providers. But rather than tell you what we think works, we wanted to hear directly from clinicians about the EHR capabilities that have genuinely improved their workflows. We asked healthcare professionals: Have you ever used…

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sustainability
From Green Initiatives to Guest Loyalty: Building the Future of Hospitality Through Tree Planting and Plastic Cleanup Programs
August 27, 2025

Sustainability is no longer optional in hospitality—it’s the expectation. A recent Booking.com report found that 84 percent of global travelers now prioritize making their trips more sustainable, raising the bar for hotels worldwide. Yet too many properties are still relying on the basics—like towel reuse cards or energy-saving reminders—that guests increasingly see as table stakes….

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The Future of Directional Drilling: How Emerging Technologies Are Reshaping Performance Standards
August 27, 2025

Driving Innovation in Energy Exploration At Altitude Energy Partners, we’ve long understood that the future of energy development depends on continuous innovation in directional drilling technology. As formations become more complex and environmental standards more stringent, the industry is experiencing a technological revolution that promises to redefine what’s possible in drilling performance. We asked industry…

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