#retailbusiness — Public Fediverse posts
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Futurism: Researchers Put Google Gemini in Charge of an Entire Coffee Shop, and It’s Inexorably Driving It Out of Business. “Some of its questionable business decisions include ordering thousands of rubber gloves, despite the café only having a handful of employees. The AI’s handlers, nonetheless, are holding out hope that this is just a blip from expensive setup costs. How well it […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/05/13/futurism-researchers-put-google-gemini-in-charge-of-an-entire-coffee-shop-and-its-inexorably-driving-it-out-of-business/ -
Futurism: Researchers Put Google Gemini in Charge of an Entire Coffee Shop, and It’s Inexorably Driving It Out of Business. “Some of its questionable business decisions include ordering thousands of rubber gloves, despite the café only having a handful of employees. The AI’s handlers, nonetheless, are holding out hope that this is just a blip from expensive setup costs. How well it […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/05/13/futurism-researchers-put-google-gemini-in-charge-of-an-entire-coffee-shop-and-its-inexorably-driving-it-out-of-business/ -
Futurism: Researchers Put Google Gemini in Charge of an Entire Coffee Shop, and It’s Inexorably Driving It Out of Business. “Some of its questionable business decisions include ordering thousands of rubber gloves, despite the café only having a handful of employees. The AI’s handlers, nonetheless, are holding out hope that this is just a blip from expensive setup costs. How well it […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/05/13/futurism-researchers-put-google-gemini-in-charge-of-an-entire-coffee-shop-and-its-inexorably-driving-it-out-of-business/ -
Futurism: Researchers Put Google Gemini in Charge of an Entire Coffee Shop, and It’s Inexorably Driving It Out of Business. “Some of its questionable business decisions include ordering thousands of rubber gloves, despite the café only having a handful of employees. The AI’s handlers, nonetheless, are holding out hope that this is just a blip from expensive setup costs. How well it […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/05/13/futurism-researchers-put-google-gemini-in-charge-of-an-entire-coffee-shop-and-its-inexorably-driving-it-out-of-business/ -
Futurism: Researchers Put Google Gemini in Charge of an Entire Coffee Shop, and It’s Inexorably Driving It Out of Business. “Some of its questionable business decisions include ordering thousands of rubber gloves, despite the café only having a handful of employees. The AI’s handlers, nonetheless, are holding out hope that this is just a blip from expensive setup costs. How well it […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/05/13/futurism-researchers-put-google-gemini-in-charge-of-an-entire-coffee-shop-and-its-inexorably-driving-it-out-of-business/ -
https://www.europesays.com/britain/33532/ German firm E.On to buy rival Ovo to create one of Britain’s largest suppliers #customers #GermanEnergy #Ovo #RetailBusiness #StephenFitzpatrick #UK #UnitedKingdom
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The Register: US cybercrime losses pass $20B for first time as AI boosts online fraud. “According to the annual Internet Crime Complaint Center’s (IC3) Internet Crime Report [PDF], the total number of cybercrime complaints submitted to the agency topped one million for the first time, increasing 17 percent compared to 2024. Last year also marked the first time total reported cybercrime losses […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/04/12/the-register-us-cybercrime-losses-pass-20b-for-first-time-as-ai-boosts-online-fraud/ -
NBC News: AI is the boss at this retail store. What could go wrong?. “When NBC News called Luna several days before the store’s grand opening to learn about Luna’s plans and perspective, the cheerful but decidedly inhuman voice routinely overpromised and, on several occasions, lied about its own actions. On the call, Luna said it had ordered tea from a specific vendor, and explained why it […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/04/11/nbc-news-ai-is-the-boss-at-this-retail-store-what-could-go-wrong/ -
What I’m Reading: For the first time, we now know how many Black-owned bookstores exist in the U.S.. “[National Association of Black Bookstores] also launched its National Black-Owned Bookstore Directory, an index of the Black-operated brick-and-mortar stores, mobile shops and online sellers across the country. The report states that there are 306 Black-owned bookstores nationwide, approaching […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/03/09/what-im-reading-for-the-first-time-we-now-know-how-many-black-owned-bookstores-exist-in-the-u-s/ -
What I’m Reading: For the first time, we now know how many Black-owned bookstores exist in the U.S.. “[National Association of Black Bookstores] also launched its National Black-Owned Bookstore Directory, an index of the Black-operated brick-and-mortar stores, mobile shops and online sellers across the country. The report states that there are 306 Black-owned bookstores nationwide, approaching […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/03/09/what-im-reading-for-the-first-time-we-now-know-how-many-black-owned-bookstores-exist-in-the-u-s/ -
What I’m Reading: For the first time, we now know how many Black-owned bookstores exist in the U.S.. “[National Association of Black Bookstores] also launched its National Black-Owned Bookstore Directory, an index of the Black-operated brick-and-mortar stores, mobile shops and online sellers across the country. The report states that there are 306 Black-owned bookstores nationwide, approaching […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/03/09/what-im-reading-for-the-first-time-we-now-know-how-many-black-owned-bookstores-exist-in-the-u-s/ -
What I’m Reading: For the first time, we now know how many Black-owned bookstores exist in the U.S.. “[National Association of Black Bookstores] also launched its National Black-Owned Bookstore Directory, an index of the Black-operated brick-and-mortar stores, mobile shops and online sellers across the country. The report states that there are 306 Black-owned bookstores nationwide, approaching […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/03/09/what-im-reading-for-the-first-time-we-now-know-how-many-black-owned-bookstores-exist-in-the-u-s/ -
Lookout Santa Cruz: Salty Otter owner says AI logo uproar has ‘crushed’ her lifelong dream. “Following a wave of online criticism and one-star reviews from locals, The Salty Otter Sports Grill replaced its colorful, AI-assisted otter logo with a stark black-and-white design. Owner Rachael Smith, who said she refined the image herself and invested everything into the downtown Santa Cruz […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/03/07/lookout-santa-cruz-salty-otter-owner-says-ai-logo-uproar-has-crushed-her-lifelong-dream/ -
Gothamist: NYC Council pushes to ban stores from collecting biometric data. “New York City lawmakers are pushing to ban private businesses from using biometric tools like voice and facial recognition software to track the public.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/03/07/gothamist-nyc-council-pushes-to-ban-stores-from-collecting-biometric-data/ -
Tubefilter: Gap Inc. embraces influencers at scale with its new creator “affiliate and advocacy” program . “Gap Inc. is the latest legacy brick-and-mortar company to launch its own creator program, calling the initiative a key part of its ‘digital-first strategy and brand reinvigoration journey.'”
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Your website is the first impression for retail shoppers. A mobile-first approach ensures better engagement and higher sales conversions.
Learn how: https://intellitrongenesis.com/2025/08/17/why-your-website-should-be-mobile-first/#MobileFirst #WebDesign #DigitalMarketing #RetailBusiness #LocalBusiness #Ecommerce #MumbaiBusinesses #OnlineGrowth #SEO #CustomerExperience #SmallBusiness #BusinessGrowth
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The Register: Frozen foods supermarket chain deploys facial recognition tech . “Privacy campaigners are branding frozen food retailer Iceland’s decision to trial facial recognition technology (FRT) at several stores ‘chilling’ – the UK supermarket chain says it’s deploying the cameras to cut down on crime.”
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The Video Game History Foundation has digitized the magazine Games Business. “Games Business was a bimonthly trade journal published by Imagine Media, covering the internal business of the game industry. The magazine was marketed specifically to game retailers and focused on business and marketing strategies and executive leadership. Each issue featured interviews with notable leaders in the […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2025/06/30/video-game-history-foundation-digitizes-games-business/
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TechSpot: New study finds little evidence of surge pricing when retailers use digital shelf labels. “In recent years, digital shelf labels have stirred debate across the United States. Although some shoppers and lawmakers worry the technology could enable unpredictable, demand-driven price hikes, a new academic study suggests those fears may be overblown.”
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KCGI’s acquisition of Hanyang Securities sets the stage for Byung Chul Kim to become CEO, with key challenges including scaling up the brokerage and strengthening its retail business amid digital transformation and talent retention concerns.
#YonhapInfomax #KCGI #HanyangSecurities #ByungChulKim #RetailBusiness #EquityCapital #Economics #FinancialMarkets #Banking #Securities #Bonds #StockMarket
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North Carolina State University: Study Finds Opening ‘Off-Price’ Stores Increases Online Shopping for High-End Retailers. “A new study finds that when high-end retailers open ‘off-price’ stores, which sell less expensive merchandise, it reduces customer spending at their flagship ‘full-line’ stores – but increases customer spending at their online stores.”
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NBC News: Victoria’s Secret takes down website after ‘security incident’. “A Victoria’s Secret spokesperson said it has hired third-party experts to deal with the problem but declined to answer questions about the specific nature of the cybersecurity issue and how long it might take to remedy. The perpetrators are unknown, but the incident comes two weeks after Google warned that an […]
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The Register: Marks & Spencer admits cybercrooks made off with customer info. “Marks & Spencer has confirmed that customer data was stolen as part of its cyberattack, fueling conjecture that ransomware was involved. The retail giant’s operations were hit hard, it had to pull systems and services offline, and now data has been exfiltrated – all of which are common hallmarks of a ransomware […]
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BBC: H&M to use digital clones of models in ads and social media. “Fashion retailer H&M is to use artificial intelligence (AI) to create digital ‘twins’ of 30 models. It says it will use the AI doppelgangers in some social media posts and marketing in the place of humans, if given permission by models.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2025/03/28/bbc-hm-to-use-digital-clones-of-models-in-ads-and-social-media/
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Home Depot launches Magic Apron, a generative AI customer guide. “Home Depot has rolled out an online concierge, powered by generative artificial intelligence, to help answer customers’ questions about millions of products and even how to get projects done.”
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Retail biz owners, stay aware of fire hazards in your space. From cheap chargers to flammable materials & dust build-up, follow fire safety regulations.
Keep equipment clean, ensure fire extinguishers are secure & store stock away from sprinkler systems.
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