Proceed with caution, but by all means proceed. That’s the message from artificial intelligence experts, as retailers reckon with the force and complex future of exploding data sets and new analytics applications. AI will have a huge impact on retail. Exactly when and how that impact arrives is still up for debate. Here’s our look.  Read More...

New digital platforms are connecting solo travelers to defray the cost of accommodations. Take Roost, which allows travelers to find a roommate and split the price of a hotel room. Co-founder and CEO Sam Tate tells PYMNTS how his own travel experiences inspired the platform — and how it helps travelers find compatible roommates through a mutual match.  Read More...

Retailers Focus On Visual Search For Apps, Kiosks

Visual search and in-store kiosks are coming more into focus, with the category driving adoption and shopping at a pace that has led executives to refer to the business as “visual commerce.” Here’s one snapshot of how eCommerce and brick-and-mortar retailers are harnessing the tech for apps and kiosks to help shoppers find products to buy. Read More...