by Mike Duff | Mar 23, 2026 | Retail Articles
Business services provider Manhattan Associates has released findings from its 2026 Global Unified Commerce Benchmark for Specialty Retail, a comprehensive assessment of how well retailers have connected digital and physical experiences to drive growth, profitability...
by Chandler Harvey | Mar 11, 2026 | The Inspired Home Show, The Inspired Home Show 2026
Early Inspiration Theater sessions at The Inspired Home Show 2026 explored several forces shaping the future of the home and housewares industry, from intellectual property challenges tied to artificial intelligence to the rapid rise of TikTok Shop and evolving global...
by Chandler Harvey | Mar 10, 2026 | The Inspired Home Show, The Inspired Home Show 2026
Artificial intelligence could help the housewares industry address some of its most complex business challenges, from margin pressure to rapidly evolving consumer behavior, according to Udayan Bose, founder and CEO of NetElixir, an AI-first digital agency for global...
by Chandler Harvey | Mar 6, 2026 | Retail Articles, The Inspired Home Show, The Inspired Home Show 2026
This article originally appeared in the 2025–2026 edition of Inspired Magazine, the official publication of The Inspired Home Show. Artificial intelligence has finally moved beyond hype and into practical application in retail. From staff scheduling and predictive...
by Mike Duff | Mar 2, 2026 | Retail Articles
Amazon announced it has struck a fresh deal with OpenAI in a multi-year strategic partnership designed, according to Amazon, to accelerate AI innovation for enterprises, startups and end consumers around the world. Amazon said it will invest $50 billion in OpenAI,...
