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Edition 6 of our #enterthevolt biweekly Retail & Hospitality Newsletter brings some exciting stories over the last few weeks. AI is big this week as ever in the Retail & Hospitality tech space, Asda improves their AI, Holland and Barrett track footfall across their 1000 UK stores and 沃尔玛 continues to take off.
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UK Supermarket Juggernaut ASDA Unveils New Gen AI
Partnering with UK London based AI company @Harley, Asda has announced a new AI platform to help leadership provide instant insights and data allowing for faster decisions to be made in high pressure scenarios.?
Initially the AI is looking to be used in boardrooms where it will provide graphs, charts, tables or to simply answer questions.?
“Harley’s real-time AI solution is the future of how people are going to interact with data. By integrating into Asda’s data ecosystem, the collaboration unlocks new levels of operational agility through rapid data-driven decision-making, setting a new standard within the retail industry.” - @Simon Jury, Vice President of Data & Analytics
AI solutions continue to provide huge benefits with the only limitation seeming to be creativity.?
Holland and Barrett Uses AI to Track Footfall
Holland & Barrett partnered with MRI Software to use the company's analytics technology. Holland & Barrett look to the technology to provide them with invaluable information which will enable them to provide continued high levels of customer experience.?
“Accurate footfall analytics will help us to understand and optimise store performance in each region and country as we continue to use analytics and technology to enhance our consumers’ experiences in innovative ways” - Lisa Widdison, Central Operations Director for Holland & Barrett.
Collecting data is the backbone to providing a successful customer experience.?
Read @MRI’s press release here?
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Walmart Takes to the Skys
沃尔玛 released its drone delivery service back in August 2023 and the success has led them to increase its use to 75% of the Dallas Fort-Worth area.?
They announced they were integrating the delivery service into their Walmart app. Previously needing the WingDrone app customers will now be informed of drone delivery directly through the 沃尔玛 app
Their operation currently employs 18 drones with top speeds of 65mph in a 6 mile radius. The integration into the app will allow for a more seamless customer experience, keeping customers using their app.
"Driven by our commitment to help our customers live better, we're constantly working to create shopping experiences that are convenient, engaging and personalised. This experience needs to be cohesive, interconnected and seamlessly integrated into their everyday lives. By consistently pushing the boundaries, we're continuing to lead the industry in service of our customers." - Tom Ward, Chief eCommerce Officer, Walmart U.S.
Following on from their earlier makeover with unspun 沃尔玛 are proving they are working to create unique and convenient shopping experiences.
Read the full press release here
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