Category Archives: Technology in Retailing

AI Applications in Retailing

Posted on July 5, 2017 by bermanevansretail

As we have noted before, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) by retail companies and others has really taken off. The best is still yet to come — exemplified by the video clips below. According to Bryan Wilson, reporting for … Continue reading →

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Commercial Drones Circa 2017

Posted on June 14, 2017 by bermanevansretail

Predictions about the coming use of drones in retail deliveries have been made for several years. Click here for a 2013 video example of this involving Amazon. So, where are we as of today? Let’s turn to some highlights from … Continue reading →

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The “New” Retailing Transforms Logistics

Posted on May 17, 2017 by bermanevansretail

Logistics is a key factor in determining a company’s success, since it impacts on delivery times, inventory levels, sales levels, and customer satisfaction. As a definition, logistics encompasses the activities concerned with efficiently delivering raw materials, parts, semi-finished items, and … Continue reading →

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