AI-Powered Retail – Unlocking Unprecedented Growth

This whitepaper delves into the state of AI in the retail sector, focusing on current and emerging trends, exploring the growing potential of AI in key retail applications, and providing strategic recommendations for leveraging Supermicro systems with NVIDIA AI Enterprise to maximize these opportunities.

REAL ESTATE

TJX is set to open all five of its brands at one Texas Center

Leasing deals signed by Marshalls and Sierra Trading make for a TJX full house at San Antonio’s The Rim.

News

Core retail sales up 7% year over year in April as consumers stocked up pre-tariffs

Retail sales rose in April as many consumers continued to move up buying to avoid higher prices expected to come with tariffs.

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News

Walgreens reportedly expanding robotic prescription micro-fulfillment

A major pharmacy retailer is reportedly ramping up to fill medication prescriptions at 5,000-plus stores using robotic automation.

News

Balmain to join roster at The Galleria

A luxury French fashion house is relocating its Houston boutique from one luxury shopping center to another.

Store Experience Study 2025

Discover the state of the store and how it will advance retail's future, as well as where retail leaders are placing big tech bets to ensure their stores thrive.

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Beyond to acquire Kirkland’s IP for $5 million

Beyond Inc. is expanding its multi-layered relationship with Kirkland’s Home.
Giant Eagle announces waste-free supply chain status

A regional grocer has announced a key sustainability accomplishment.
Five ways retailers can build reinvention & resilience

Diminishing consumer confidence, ongoing supply chain issues, pricing fluctuations and labor shortages are just some of the challenges retailers have faced in recent years.
JD Sports banner AI-equips assortment planning

A fashion chain operated by JD Sports is making its assortment planning processes more data-driven, automated and agile.
Vince faces potential delisting

Vince Holding Corp. has been warned.
Guitar Center obtains real-time inventory visibility

The world’s largest retailer of musical instruments, accessories and lessons is AI-enabling its replenishment capabilities.
Three predictions for 2025 back-to-school shopping

Retailers can expect consumers to focus on value during the fall back-to-school shopping season.
JCPenney builds on strong sales success of fashion campaign

JCPenney is doubling down on efforts to shift its image from a coupon destination to a "must-shop fashion brand."
ICSC Las Vegas Preview: Real estate industry looks to make deals in uncertain environment

In less than a week, the commercial real estate world will gather in Las Vegas for three days of informative sessions, networking, and deal-making.

Dynamic Design & Permitting Strategies to Fast-Track Retail Construction

In this webinar, discover innovative design and permitting strategies to optimize rollouts and get up and running more efficiently – all while remaining safe, secure, and compliant.

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AI-Powered Retail – Unlocking Unprecedented Growth

TJX is set to open all five of its brands at one Texas Center

Core retail sales up 7% year over year in April as consumers stocked up pre-tariffs

Walgreens reportedly expanding robotic prescription micro-fulfillment

Balmain to join roster at The Galleria

Store Experience Study 2025

Beyond to acquire Kirkland’s IP for $5 million

Giant Eagle announces waste-free supply chain status

Five ways retailers can build reinvention & resilience

JD Sports banner AI-equips assortment planning

Vince faces potential delisting

Guitar Center obtains real-time inventory visibility

Three predictions for 2025 back-to-school shopping

JCPenney builds on strong sales success of fashion campaign

ICSC Las Vegas Preview: Real estate industry looks to make deals in uncertain environment

Dynamic Design & Permitting Strategies to Fast-Track Retail Construction

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The Who keep saying farewell to their customers – so should you

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Five ways retailers can build reinvention & resilience

Building & scaling an online EBT program from first principles

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AI-Powered Retail – Unlocking Unprecedented Growth

TJX is set to open all five of its brands at one Texas Center

Core retail sales up 7% year over year in April as consumers stocked up pre-tariffs

Walgreens reportedly expanding robotic prescription micro-fulfillment

Balmain to join roster at The Galleria

Beyond to acquire Kirkland’s IP for $5 million

Giant Eagle announces waste-free supply chain status

Five ways retailers can build reinvention & resilience

JD Sports banner AI-equips assortment planning

Vince faces potential delisting

Guitar Center obtains real-time inventory visibility

Three predictions for 2025 back-to-school shopping

JCPenney builds on strong sales success of fashion campaign

ICSC Las Vegas Preview: Real estate industry looks to make deals in uncertain environment