How retailers are thinking about omnichannel in the age of AI
The tech has offered new ways to drive traffic and manage loyalty programs, but retail is still about emotional connection, executives at Ulta, Stitch Fix and Tapestry said.
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The tech has offered new ways to drive traffic and manage loyalty programs, but retail is still about emotional connection, executives at Ulta, Stitch Fix and Tapestry said.
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