“There is so much opportunity now to marry media, social, gaming, and shopping. The whole categorization of companies between retail, marketplace, and media is going to get upended, and a lot of the parts of that disruption machine are powered by AI.” https://www.google.com/amp/s/techwireasia.com/amp/2021/05/ai-is-blurring-the-lines-between-in-store-retail-and-ecommerce/
Tag: AI eCommerce
AI in a post-pandemic economy
“The AI in a Post-COVID-19 World report by GBSN Research recently found that three-quarters of business leaders have a positive outlook on AI and expect it will not only make processes more efficient but will also help create new products, services, and business models. This is backed up by another report from management solutions provider…
Indy 500 attendees can shop and go at autonomous pop-up
“A computer vision-enabled ‘NanoStore’ is speeding up the process of purchasing snacks, beverages and merchandise at this year’s Indianapolis 500 auto race. Artificial intelligence (AI)-based autonomous technology provider AiFi is partnering with Verizon Business and Penske Entertainment to operate a customizable, portable “NanoStore” at the 2021 Indianapolis 500. The currently open pop-up store uses AiFi…
Amazon Vs. Brick And Mortar: Why The Future Of Retail Is Omnichannel
“Over 8,400 retail stores across the United States closed in 2020. ‘There’s a sort of misconception that e-commerce growth means the end of the store, that e-commerce essentially eliminates the need for the store, both for retailers and for customers…And the reality is, it doesn’t.’ But customer preferences are evolving, and COVID-19 sped up that…
Young Brazilians prefer AI over humans for e-commerce advice
“80% of Brazilian consumers buying goods or services online would accept recommendations from an AI-driven system to support their decision making, while 20% are happy to fully delegate the choice to the platform. When it comes to Brazilians who frequently shop online, the percentage of those who would delegate the choice to an AI robot…