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Modern Retail, launched in 2019 by Digiday Media, is a media brand covering the ins and outs of the reinvention of the retail industry.
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Where Boll & Branch draws the line on AI-generated advertising
16+ hour, 54+ min ago (220+ words) These days, it is borderline expected that brands will use artificial intelligence in at least some capacity as part of their marketing. But, they also have to tread carefully; otherwise, consumers might slam them with “AI slop” allegations. As such,…...
As online eyewear matures, GlassesUSA’s parent company doubles down on vertical integration
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (651+ words) Online eyewear has reached a new phase of maturity, as consumers grow more confident purchasing prescription products digitally and as retailers invest in faster fulfillment, improved fit technology and more seamless omnichannel journeys. At the same time, competition is intensifying…...
Instacart launches custom AI assistants for retailers, and its own
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (587+ words) “We’re not sharing the same level of data with OpenAI as we would with the shopping assistant embedded on our platform,” Hamburger said. “Obviously, we want to make sure that data remains a competitive advantage for us and for our…...
Ace Hardware adds influencer, DoorDash and weather features as it builds out a retail media strategy
1+ week, 4+ day ago (643+ words) Almost one year into its existence, Ace Hardware’s retail media network, RedVest Media, just announced a slate of new features for advertisers as part of an upfront event last week. RedVest Media launched last October and is now working to…...
Walmart extends Scintilla data platform to Sam's Club
3+ week, 2+ day ago (521+ words) Walmart plans to expand its first-party customer data platform, Scintilla, to Sam’s Club in the U.S. next year, the company said. This has been one of the top requests from the company’s suppliers, Walmart CFO John David Rainey said in…...
The new AI playbook: The rules brands are setting around customer-facing content
3+ week, 3+ day ago (984+ words) When and how to use AI in advertising imagery is proving to be one of the biggest questions facing marketers this year. Canva’s State of Marketing report found that 97% of marketing leaders use AI in their daily creative work, and…...
AI is changing retail commerce integrations, but it isn’t vibe coding
3+ week, 4+ day ago (528+ words) However, the risk shrinks significantly when AI is layered on top of a platform that has controls, security and auditability built into its foundation. When that happens, AI configures settings within a governed structure rather than generating the automation from…...
How DTC startups are using AI to scale more efficiently
3+ week, 6+ day ago (840+ words) During a panel discussion at eTail Boston last week, several founders and executives shared how they are navigating evolving retail challenges, omnichannel partnerships and emerging AI tools to drive growth. From reimagining their relationships with big-box and wholesale partners to…...
Walmart-backed gaming publication lays off editorial team
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (713+ words) Last chance: Get the best rate on passes to AI Marketing Strategies In December 2024, Walmart did something perhaps out of character: It helped start a video gaming news website. Restart.run launched in December 2024 by gaming strategy and content marketing…...
Walmart finally lets advertisers exclude certain search terms
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (871+ words) Last chance: Get the best rate on passes to AI Marketing Strategies “This offers a higher level of control, allowing the blocking of low-performing or misaligned terms without unintentionally filtering out related high-value traffic,” Walmart Connect said in a blog…...