Salesforce, a giant in the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software industry, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire PredictSpring, a cloud-based point-of-sale (PoS) software startup. This acquisition aims to augment Salesforce's existing Customer 360 capabilities and
In a notable development within the retail technology sector, SymphonyAI, an enterprise AI SaaS company, is expanding its partnership with Mid-Atlantic food retailer Weis Markets. Through this extended collaboration, SymphonyAI's cutting-edge CINDE AI technology will provide Weis Markets with
Walmart, one of the world’s largest retailers, is making significant strides in modernizing its supply chain operations. With the recent announcement of five new automated fresh food distribution centers, the retail giant aims to leverage cutting-edge technology to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and
As businesses increasingly rely on interconnected devices for operational efficiency, the need for streamlined and cost-effective IoT connectivity solutions has never been greater. Enter OptConnect's latest innovation—the ema:USB modem. Hailed as the world's first smart USB modem designed
Google has decided to abandon its plan to go cookieless in Chrome. The not-so-sudden switch raises important questions about the future of online tracking and advertising due to the impending changes in internet privacy. So now, instead of the original plan, Google will introduce a new feature in
Japan has recently made significant moves in the foreign exchange (FX) market to bolster the yen, taking a more nuanced and strategic approach than ever before. By synchronizing its interventions with key economic data releases from the United States, Japan is demonstrating a sophisticated and
In recent months, Japan has taken significant steps to stabilize its currency by strategically intervening in the foreign exchange market. The approach, now popularly termed "yen-tervention," signifies a marked shift from Japan's traditional methods of currency intervention.
Navigating the current landscape, the U.S. retail real estate market is experiencing a paradox. Property-level performance metrics are robust, characterized by low vacancy rates and rising rental rates, yet investment sales volume has plummeted due to high interest rates and a mismatch between
Modern retail experiences are undergoing a transformation driven by data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI). By leveraging these technologies within customer loyalty programs, retailers can create frictionless and personalized shopping experiences that meet the evolving needs of consumers.
The recent challenges faced by the European discount retailer Pepco Group have cast a shadow over its third-quarter performance for the fiscal year 2023/24. As the owner of popular brands such as Pepco, Poundland, and Dealz, the company is navigating a complex landscape marked by supply chain
