Microsoft recently announced new agentic AI capabilities for retail — AI systems able not only to analyze, but to reason, act, and execute workflows across the business. It’s an important milestone. And a powerful one. But beyond the technology itself, this announcement raises a question that, in my experience, many...
The more powerful AI becomes, the more essential human leadership becomes. What AI Still Cannot Do for CEOs A deeper reflection on leadership in the age of intelligent machines Over the past few years, we’ve witnessed one of the fastest technology shifts in history. Artificial intelligence has moved from a...
Visa’s “Trusted Agent Protocol” is raising the bar for safe, agent-driven retail experiences The retail landscape is shifting rapidly. According to Visa, in the U.S. the share of retail site traffic driven by AI agents surged 4,700% in the past year. Visa Investor Relations+2Investing News...
In today’s fast-changing retail landscape, agility isn’t just a buzzword — it’s a survival strategy. Developers have long mastered the art of iterative work, rapid feedback loops, and embracing failure as a path to learning. Retail, by contrast, often moves in slow, hierarchical cycles, burdened by approvals, siloed data,...
Executive Summary Retail has long revolved around browsing and searching — two actions that define how shoppers discover and decide. From walking aisles to scrolling screens, the responsibility has always been on the consumer to find what they need. But the rise of Agentic AI...
🛑 Stop: GenAI Isn’t Creating Decision-Makers—It’s Funding Data Tourism The Promise That’s Seducing Executives Generative AI is everywhere in boardroom conversations. Its promise feels irresistible: finally, every manager—regardless of technical skill—can query data in plain English. Want to see quarterly sales? Done. Curious about the best-performing...
At budget time, CEOs face a clear dilemma: meet the Board’s demand for near‑term returns or justify visionary tech investments whose ROI may only show up later. Over the past 9 months working with retailer clients, we’ve seen a clear pattern being strengthened: the fundamentals...
In today’s competitive retail landscape, fostering customer loyalty is paramount to sustainable growth. While digital strategies and sophisticated CRM systems play a vital role, the in-store experience remains a critical battleground for building lasting customer relationships. A Gallup Survey Another source notes that organizations with...
FOREWORDS in today’s fast-paced retail environment, Key Account Managers (KAMs) are at the forefront of driving growth and profitability, but their roles are increasingly complex due to vast amounts of data and dynamic market trends. At Hypertrade, we understand these challenges, which is why we...
In today’s data-driven retail landscape, effectively managing your data isn’t just a good idea – it’s essential for growth, compliance, and customer satisfaction. For medium-sized retailers, establishing a solid data governance framework might seem daunting, but it’s crucial for unlocking the full potential of your...
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