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Blog articles about artificial intelligence (AI) in retail.

AI Tools Free Up Associates to Sell More

Retail AI

How AI Tools Can Free Up Your Store Associates to Sell More

Discover how AI tools can free up your store associates from admin tasks. Let them focus on what matters: building relationships and driving sales.

By Kara Zawacki

Ai-powered vs traditional CRM in retail

Retail AI

AI-Powered vs. Traditional CRM: Why Your Retail Business Needs to Make the Switch

Still using spreadsheets? Discover how an AI-powered retail CRM provides predictive insights and automation that traditional methods and CRMs simply can't match.

By Kara Zawacki

How retailers can use AI for customer sentiment analysis

Retail AI

How Retailers can Use AI for Customer Sentiment Analysis

Learn how AI-driven customer sentiment analysis can help retailers understand customer feedback, improve products, marketing and overall brand experience.

By Kara Zawacki

seven questions to ask your retail AI vendor

Retail AI

7 Critical Questions to Ask Your Next Retail AI Vendor

A Procurement Checklist for Retail Directors Evaluating AI and Clienteling Technology Partners

By Kara Zawacki

AI stylists and personalization in retail

Retail AI

The AI Stylist: How Generative AI Is Powering the Next Wave of Personalization

Discover how virtual try-ons, custom lookbooks and hyper-relevant recommendations are creating a win-win for shoppers and brands.

By Kara Zawacki

AI For Retail Store Managers

Retail AI

How Retail Store Managers Can Use AI to Lead, Not Administrate

Discover how AI revolutionizes retail store management through automated scheduling, inventory alerts, performance insights & clienteling tools.

By Kara Zawacki

Generative AI for retail associate onboarding

Retail AI

The Future of Staff Training: Using Generative AI for Associate Onboarding

How Generative AI Creates Interactive Simulations, Role-Playing Scenarios, and Personalized Learning Paths That Get New Hires Job-Ready Faster

By Kara Zawacki

AI revolutionizing retail clienteling

Retail AI

How AI is Revolutionizing Retail Clienteling

Transform Your Customer Relationships with Intelligent Technology That Identifies VIPs, Personalizes Experiences, and Automates Follow-ups

By Kara Zawacki

AI in Luxury Retail

Retail AI

AI in Luxury Retail: How to Enhance the High-Touch Experience

Discover how AI in luxury retail is amplifying the human touch. Learn how AI tools create hyper-personalized experiences that boost sales & loyalty.

By Kara Zawacki

Retail AI Pilot Program

Retail AI

Your Guide to Launching a Successful Retail AI Pilot Program

Launch a retail AI pilot program with this proven roadmap. Test AI solutions, minimize risk, and build your business case for retail AI success.

By Kara Zawacki

A person tapping on their phone

Retail AI

Top 5 AI Tools for Retailers to Boost Sales in 2025

Discover the 5 top AI tools that retail brands can use to improve efficiency, boost sales, and build stronger customer relationships.

By Kara Zawacki

A retail associate standing in a store

Retail AI

Will AI Take Your Retail Job? No, and Here's Why

From sales associates to retail leaders, discover how AI is changing how we work by eliminating busywork and boosting efficiency.

By Robert Woo

Generative AI in Retail Marketing

Retail AI

Guide to How Generative AI is Transforming Retail Marketing 

From Copy to Visuals: How Retailers Are Using AI to Scale Content, Boost Creativity and Drive Results

By Kara Zawacki

A robot in a retail store

Retail AI

Customers Are Having AI Shop for Them. Is Your Brand Ready?

Learn how to thrive when AI agents shop for your customers. Discover tactics to stay discoverable and create personalized human experiences that no algorithm can replicate.

By Robert Woo

Personalized retail experiences with AI

Retail AI

The Role of AI in Creating Personalized Shopping Experiences

Unlock the power of AI personalization in retailing. Explore practical uses like modern clienteling, hyperpersonalized marketing and smart product recommendations.

By Kara Zawacki

Ai for store associates

Retail AI

How AI Empowers Store Associates (Instead of Replacing Them)

See how AI for store associates acts as a co-pilot, automating mundane tasks so your team can focus on clienteling and exceptional customer experiences.

By Kara Zawacki

Visual search in retail

Retail AI

The Rise of Visual Search: How AI is Changing Product Discovery

Make every image shoppable. Implement AI Visual Search to enhance product discovery, create a seamless user journey and gain a key competitive edge.

By Kara Zawacki

Guide to implementing AI in retail

Retail AI

The Ultimate Guide to Implementing AI For Retail Directors

Check out our comprehensive implementation guide for retail leaders ready to transform their retail sales, marketing and operations with generative AI

By Kara Zawacki

Store associates work on their retail CRM

Retail AI

8 Retail CRM Best Practices for 2025

Learn 8 proven retail CRM best practices that go beyond basic data entry. From smart segmentation to AI-powered personalization, discover how to build lasting customer relationships.

By Robert Woo

Retail AI

AI vs. Business Intelligence (BI) in Retail: What’s the Difference?

Discover how AI and BI differ in retail, their unique benefits, and how combining both technologies drives better decisions and growth.

By Kara Zawacki

7 Examples of AI in Retail

Retail AI

7 Real-World Examples of AI in Retail That Are Revolutionizing Shopping

Discover examples of how retail brands use AI to boost sales and efficiency. From personalized recommendations to dynamic pricing and more.

By Kara Zawacki

Endear Team at NRF 2025

Retail AI

Reflecting on an Inspiring NRF 25: Thank You from Endear

We just wrapped up an incredible time at NRF in New York City, and it’s safe to say the energy at the Javits Center was off the charts! The momentum around retail technology is more electric than ever, and we were thrilled to be right at the heart of it all. From witnessing the latest AI innovations to seeing how brands are reimagining the in-store experience, one thing is clear: 2025 is going to be an exciting year for retail.

By Robert Woo

RObots and men fighting in the streets

Retail AI

Back to Basics? Why Businesses Are Backing Off Of AI

Discover why companies are moving away from AI-driven solutions and rediscovering the value of human interaction in customer service. Learn how empathy, adaptability, and genuine relationships are proving irreplaceable in retail.

By Robert Woo

split screen of one woman shopping in a retail store and another with a headset as a customer support agent

Retail AI

Endear vs Gorgias: The Battle of the Retail Support Platforms

In the battle of retail support, Gorgias offers fast, AI-driven assistance, while Endear focuses on the entire customer journey through live chat within a CRM. Find out which platform suits your needs best and boosts your retail success.

By Robert Woo

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