Is AI Improving Retail? ??

Consumers want AI to enhance shopping experiences??

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??? Survey: Shoppers Expecting AI to Improve Buying Journey

According to a recent report from IBM’s Institute for Business Value, researchers found that changes in consumer preferences are being propelled by advancements in new tech – including Artificial Intelligence (AI), predictive AI and generative AI, Footwear News reports. Read More →

HEADLINE

??? Furniture Industry Posts Strong Q4, Forecasted to Grow in 2024

Furniture sales in 2024 is forecasted to grow +3 percent in total, according to a survey conducted by Piper Sandler in partnership with the Home Furnishings Association. Read More →

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SHOP! WEBINAR

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?? Shop! Awards Deadlines Extended to Feb. 15

These three Shop! Awards competitions recognize the best new designs in retail environments and experiences across the globe. Considered to be one of the most prestigious awards programs in the retail design and brand marketing industries, each of these awards celebrate a different area or design expertise. Read More →

ICYMI: Masterclass Webinar

?? Sustainability for Retail: How Retailers Create Social, Environmental and Cultural Innovations

Ken Nisch, author of “Sustainability for Retail: How Retail Leaders Create Environmental, Social, & Cultural Innovations,” discusses the evolving sustainability practices at retail. This MasterClass will touch on a number of facets relating to retail sustainability — including recent trends — while offering business leaders practical solutions on how to incorporate sustainability practices in ways that work for everyone.

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?? CALL FOR CONTENT

We’re reaching out to Shop! members who would like to contribute findings and opinions on subjects of their expertise for inclusion on a new section of our Shop! Website. These articles can be written informally — a conversational tone is fine! The posts will be professionally edited before being published. If interested in contributing, please contact [email protected]