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As Consumers Plan Their Thanksgiving Shopping, AI Stirs the Pot

As Consumers Plan Their Thanksgiving Shopping, AI Stirs the Pot
As Consumers Plan Their Thanksgiving Shopping, AI Stirs the Pot
November 02, 2024  |  The Weekender

Thanksgiving has come a long way from its pilgrim origins — this year, the robots are taking over. That is, artificial intelligence (AI) is changing...

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AI Pets Offer a Playful Peek Into the Future
AI Pets Offer a Playful Peek Into the Future
October 26, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

Meet the new breed of best friend: artificial intelligence pets that are padding into homes, no kibble required. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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PYMNTS’ Data-Driven Journey Through Payments Innovation
PYMNTS’ Data-Driven Journey Through Payments Innovation
October 19, 2024  |  Payments Innovation

Oct. 20, 2009. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Boosting Accuracy: How Music Can Help Payment Professionals Stay Sharp
Boosting Accuracy: How Music Can Help Payment Professionals Stay Sharp
October 05, 2024  |  Personnel

Can music enhance productivity, or does it distract from deep focus? New insights suggested the impact may depend on the balance between familiarity and surprise....

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Custom 3D Cookie Cake Builder Takes Cue From Nike
Custom 3D Cookie Cake Builder Takes Cue From Nike
September 28, 2024  |  Retail

As consumers expect interactive, customized eCommerce experiences, Great American Cookies is learning from sneaker brands and auto companies how to create an immersive, engaging ordering...

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Hark! Anthropologie Heralds Christmas in September
Hark! Anthropologie Heralds Christmas in September
September 21, 2024  |  Retail

If you felt odd about the Christmas retail push starting as soon as Thanksgiving was over, you might want to avoid New York City’s Upper...

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DIY Diamonds: Luxury Gemstones Are Becoming More Accessible
DIY Diamonds: Luxury Gemstones Are Becoming More Accessible
September 14, 2024  |  Retail

Give someone a diamond, they have a diamond; give someone a machine that makes diamonds, they have diamonds for a lifetime. Get the Full Story...

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TikTok Turns the Grocery Store Into a Vacation Destination
TikTok Turns the Grocery Store Into a Vacation Destination
September 07, 2024  |  Retail

As consumers increasingly turn to TikTok for travel inspiration, a viral trend, grocery store tourism, has many seeing the supermarket as a cultural destination. Get...

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Fetching a Ride: Brands Roll Out Human-Grade Experiences for Pups
Fetching a Ride: Brands Roll Out Human-Grade Experiences for Pups
August 31, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

From Fido-friendly taxis to doggy ice cream, brands are stepping up their pet offerings to meet consumers’ demand to give their fur babies human-grade luxury....

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