Import cargo at the nation’s major container ports is expected to see a surge through this summer as retailers take advantage of a 90-day reduction in tariffs that were recently imposed on China, according to the Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associates. According to NRF Vice President for…

Retail workers have a wave of relief coming. Companies are recruiting tech solutions powered by artificial intelligence training agents (agentic AI) that are helping to relieve pressure for frontline staff by better preparing them for high-stress situations — e.g., demanding customers or difficult team dynamics — through immersive, simulated role-play training. With this relief comes…

Retailers are spending more than ever to win repeat customers, but many are losing ground. As consumer expectations evolve, traditional loyalty strategies are falling short. Every year, the data gets more grim: 61 percent of consumers say they’re less loyal to brands than they were just a year ago; 77 percent of Gen Z shoppers…

For years, the retail delivery game was a race. Whoever could slap a “next-day” badge on the checkout screen won. Back in 2018, for example, Rent the Runway ran the social lives of countless New York women. Friday nights hinged on outfits that arrived just in time, and networking coffees and panel appearances often featured…

After years of rapid developments in artificial intelligence technology and customer experience, we’re entering an era when companies can finally redesign their digital interactions to be truly intuitive and transparent. Based on a recent report with observational data from design teams around the world, the most innovative brands will use natural language and zero user…