Why Bentonville is the New Retail Innovation Hub w/ Are Traasdahl, Founder of Crisp and Spring Capital

How AI Is Reshaping Retail Operations and Decision-Making

This session explores what it actually means to make AI a core operational capability in retail. From decision-making at the edge to organizational agility, we unpack why the next competitive advantage won’t come from more tools — but from how businesses are fundamentally designed to operate with AI. Retail is moving faster. Most operating models aren’t. Retailers are experimenting with AI across the business. But in many cases, the way decisions are made hasn’t changed! 🤝 By RetailWire, the retail industry’s premier news and discussion platform, delivering daily insights, expert analysis, and real-world perspectives from top retail leaders through its BrainTrust community. To stay ahead of the latest trends shaping retail, visit RetailWire and join a global network of retail decision-makers: https://retailwire.com/ 👉 For partnerships, interviews, and media opportunities, talk to us! contact@retailwire.com linkedin.com/company/retailwire/       Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

AI as a Foundation, not as a Feature in Retail

An exclusive interview exploring why leading retailers are rethinking AI as a core driver of operational transformation! 🤝 With Mariya Zorotovich, General Manager of Consumer Industries at Intel. In a market flooded with AI solutions, the real question isn’t if you adopt AI—it’s how. This exclusive conversation breaks down the strategic shift from incremental AI adoption to full operational transformation, and what it takes to build long-term agility, smarter decision-making, and customer-centric growth. Retail’s next transformation will come from how AI reshapes operations. The greatest value of AI comes when it shapes how businesses think, adapt, and grow. Many organizations are exploring how AI can improve speed, decision-making, and customer experiences. The next opportunity is understanding how AI can support greater agility, adaptability, and long-term business growth. 🤝 By RetailWire, the retail industry’s premier news and discussion platform, delivering daily insights, expert analysis, and real-world perspectives from top retail leaders through its BrainTrust community. To stay ahead of the latest trends shaping retail, visit RetailWire and join a global network of retail decision-makers: https://retailwire.com/ 👉 For partnerships, interviews, and media opportunities, talk to us! contact@retailwire.com linkedin.com/company/retailwire/       Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Future of AI in Retail: Discovery to Checkout

In this episode, Lavina Suthenthiran speaks with Tarek Müller, co-founder and CEO of About You and SCAYLE, about how AI is reshaping every stage of commerce. From the shift in product discovery away from traditional search toward AI assistants, to the potential for in-conversation purchasing, they explore what this means for brands, platforms, and margins. The conversation also covers how retailers can adapt their content and data strategies for AI visibility, the evolving roles of ecosystems like Amazon and Google, and why brand websites still matter in an AI-driven world. Finally, they discuss how AI is transforming retail operations and what it means for the future of work. 🤝 By RetailWire, the retail industry’s premier news and discussion platform, delivering daily insights, expert analysis, and real-world perspectives from top retail leaders through its BrainTrust community. To stay ahead of the latest trends shaping retail, visit RetailWire and join a global network of retail decision-makers: https://retailwire.com/ 👉 For partnerships, interviews, and media opportunities, talk to us! contact@retailwire.com linkedin.com/company/retailwire/       Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Inside the 2025 Holiday Shopper's Mind

With 83% of shoppers now willing to let algorithms help them select presents, and nearly three-quarters trusting AI as much as a friend, retailers face both new challenges and unprecedented opportunities. We’ll unpack what this means for marketers navigating tighter budgets, shorter shopping windows, and evolving definitions of “value.” From building emotional connections in an automated world to creating standout experiences that matter, this session will offer timely insights into how brands can stay relevant, human, and ahead of the curve this holiday season. 🤝 By RetailWire, the retail industry’s premier news and discussion platform, delivering daily insights, expert analysis, and real-world perspectives from top retail leaders through its BrainTrust community. To stay ahead of the latest trends shaping retail, visit RetailWire and join a global network of retail decision-makers: https://retailwire.com/ 👉 For partnerships, interviews, and media opportunities, talk to us! contact@retailwire.com linkedin.com/company/retailwire/       Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Future of Responsible Retail

In this episode we explore how responsible sourcing and surplus management are helping retailers and brands drive value, protect their image, and advance sustainability at scale. Key topics discussed: How 4Everyware connects brands and retailers to create circular value Balancing profitability and sustainability in surplus and overstock management Protecting brand reputation while redistributing goods responsibly The growing role of logistics speed and global partnerships How sustainability regulations are reshaping overstock management Practical advice for brands looking to unlock growth through responsible sourcing 🤝 By RetailWire, the retail industry’s premier news and discussion platform, delivering daily insights, expert analysis, and real-world perspectives from top retail leaders through its BrainTrust community. To stay ahead of the latest trends shaping retail, visit RetailWire and join a global network of retail decision-makers: https://retailwire.com/ 👉 For partnerships, interviews, and media opportunities, talk to us! contact@retailwire.com linkedin.com/company/retailwire/       Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.