Weekly Technology Thought Leadership

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[Nov 1, 2024]

Retail Media: The Power of In-Store Radio in C-Stores

Learn how 7-Eleven’s Gulp Media Network designed an ad solution that seamlessly addresses the needs of shoppers and brand partners [Mars United Commerce].

11 Hotel Trends to Watch in 2025

 The industry is at a tipping point. Although technology and automation promise relief, many hotels still cling to outdated systems for fear of digital change [GuestCentric].

Solving the Problem of Profitable CPG Distribution

Every supply chain is complex, with tough decisions that need to be made at every stage. Making the right choices is critical to ensuring high service levels, along with strong sales and margins [Blue Yonder].

[Leaders Making Us Think]

Influential Voices Impacting Retail

Retail Voices by NRF was created by the National Retail Federation, in partnership with media company RETHINK Retail and supporting partner Women in Retail, to recognize and celebrate influential voices impacting retail.

Optimizing Integrated Online Ordering for Restaurant Business Growth

 As a restaurant owner or manager, understanding how to implement and optimize online ordering will help with growing your restaurant’s revenues and profits [Cervion Systems]. 

Hackathon Results Are In! The Purge, Kernel Panic, and Hauntedfolio

140 projects were submitted by Miguel Ángel Durán’s vast community. The goal of this hackathon was to create anything that combined the theme of Spooky AI with tech [Cloudinary].

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AI in Grocery: 6 Strategies for Implementing AI in Autonomous Checkout

 Explore strategies for effectively implementing AI in autonomous checkout, address the hurdles, and capitalize on the benefits [Grocery Doppio]. 

Composable Commerce in 2025: Proven, Packaged, and Ready for the Mainstream

How the rise of headless architecture, robust data integration, and generative AI are reshaping digital commerce [Composable.com].

Omni Hotels & Resorts Improves Advertising Effectiveness by 4x Through Data Collaboration

 The hospitality leader drives relevant advertising to their customers by leveraging its first-party data in a privacy-first manner [LiveRamp].

Remember to Change Your Clocks This Sunday (assuming it applies)

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