Join Chris and Anne for this week's Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Sezzle!
This week: Target's new chatbot that its employees reportedly hate (7:08), Best Buy's video push (16:08), Simbe's remote store monitoring (20:54), Google keeps Chrome cookies (32:56), and "Amazombies" plague retailers (35:52). Plus, John Clear discusses retail shrinkage strategies (26:51).
Key moments:
7:08 - Target's new chatbot that reportedly is drawing its employees' ire
16:08 - Best Buy's ambitious video content plans
20:54 - Simbe's new remote store monitoring capabilities
26:51 - John Clear on combating retail shrinkage
32:56 - Google's decision to keep Chrome cookies
35:52 - The "Amazombie" phenomenon impacting retailers
Lightning round (42:38) covers Amazon's studio acquisition, creative anti-shoplifting tactics, and ranking household chores. Don't miss our 3-week break announcement and upcoming return date!
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