Category: Retail

Since it was released back in November 2022, the internet has been buzzing about ChatGPT. Since then, retailers having been asking two main questions: what is it, and how will it impact my business? Let’s dive into both, staying high-level, and see if we can make sense of all the hype. What is Generative AI? […]

The retail landscape in China has undergone significant changes due to the rise of ecommerce and the increasing popularity of social media platforms. According to Harvard Business Review, online sales in China “have grown about 25% in each of the past seven years and reached about $1.9 trillion in 2020.” As a result, traditional brick-and-mortar […]

The ecommerce market has seen significant year-over-year growth in the past few years. Customer buying behavior has shifted online, even as new trends like buy-online-pickup-in-store are becoming prevalent. According to the US Census Bureau, US retail ecommerce sales in 2022 were estimated at over a trillion dollars, and grew 7.7% from 2021. Retailers have made […]

There is customer data across more sources today than ever—from email, websites, and mobile apps, to physical stores, social media platforms, and more. Such data, which a company directly collects from its customers, is referred to as first-party data or signal (1P signal). Creating actionable insights, and next-best actions for specific users or segments, from […]

In September 2022, Texas A&M University became the first higher education institution to launch Just Walk Out technology at its sports venue, Kyle Field. Three “March In, March Out” stores were installed, offering fans products like snacks, chips, soda, water, and alcoholic beverages. The stadium is one of the 10 highest capacity stadiums in the […]

Key questions and strategies to accelerate innovation with AWS Smart Store solutions The world of retail continues its digital transformation with the rise of ecommerce and the increasing prevalence of digital devices in the shopping experience. Furthermore, the Covid-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of retail digital tools, experiences, and technologies. Now that stores are re-opened […]

Order management & challenges Order management systems (OMS) are critical tools for retailers that want to optimize their supply chain operations and deliver exceptional customer experiences. These systems provide businesses with near real-time global inventory visibility, allowing them to make informed decisions about inventory replenishment, allocation, and fulfillment. Additionally, order allocation is another critical capability […]

Modern commerce applications require flexible and scalable solutions that can keep up with the rapid pace of change. MACH (Microservices-based, API-first, Cloud-native SaaS, Headless) has become increasingly popular in recent years due to its ability to provide flexibility, scalability, and agility to businesses looking to stay competitive in the digital world. Read more about MACH […]

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, retailers need to adopt a modern tech stack that can deliver fast and seamless experiences to customers. To achieve this, many retailers are turning to MACH (microservices-based, API-first, cloud-native SaaS, and headless) architecture. MACH architecture is a set of principles that provides a flexible and scalable way to design and […]

Shoppable video startup uses managed live streaming service for stability at scale Consumer behaviors and expectations have fundamentally changed. In response, retailers are using breakthrough technologies like live stream video to better connect with customers and transform the way that shoppers engage with their favorite brands. When implemented well, these videos can also be monetized, […]