AI That Works: How Slalom Turns Hype into Retail Results
Slalom reveals how generative AI drives real retail results by embedding intelligence into workflows and prioritizing trust, governance, and people.
Ep. 5 - The Hidden Cost of EDI Chaos
Clean data keeps retail moving. Orderful SVP Jonathan Kish explains why EDI still powers omnichannel, where it breaks, and how modern integrations speed onboarding, cut chargebacks, and sync inventory as AI driven shopping raises the bar for accuracy.
Why Talent Development Is the Hidden Engine of Retail Innovation
Retail’s future depends not just on AI, but on building the people who can bring innovation to life.
Ep. 131 - AI That Works: Slalom’s Strategy in Action
Generative AI delivers value when it shortens the path from data to decisions. Slalom leaders share how retailers use AI across supply chain, product, and customer experience, plus the governance and culture needed to move from pilots to production.
Elon Musk: No Savings Needed in a Future of Universal High Income
Elon Musk claims AI will eliminate poverty and make saving money obsolete, calling for a future of universal high income amid rollout of Trump accounts.
Retail Predictions 2026: AI, Trust, and Industry Strategy
Retail strategist Doug Stephens discusses trust, AI skepticism, and the societal role of retail as the industry looks toward 2026 in The Backroom podcast.
Walmart AI Strategy: Betting on an Agentic Future for Retail
Walmart’s agentic AI approach redefines retail automation by embedding autonomous agents into operations, shopping experiences, and supply chain workflows.
AI Policy Divide Reshapes Washington Politics
Federal and state tensions over artificial intelligence regulation are deepening in Washington, with debates over centralized oversight, states’ rights, and AI’s societal risks reshaping tech policy.
Top OpenAI Collaborations with Tech, Media, Retail, and Entertainment
Discover OpenAI’s major partnerships in 2026, from AWS and Disney to Walmart and Target, shaping AI across enterprise, retail, media, and entertainment.
Oracle Stock Drops Amid AI Spending and OpenAI Reliance Concerns
Oracle shares fell sharply as investors fear heavy AI spending and reliance on OpenAI contracts. Learn why this stock move matters for 2026 tech investors.
Disney Invests $1B in OpenAI to Power AI Video with Disney Characters
Disney’s $1 billion investment in OpenAI unlocks 200+ characters for AI‑generated video via Sora, blending classic storytelling with generative AI innovation.
EU Opens Antitrust Probe Against Google Over AI‑Content Use
The European Commission has launched a sweeping antitrust investigation into Google’s use of publisher and YouTube content to fuel its AI search tools — a probe that could reshape AI content rights, competition and the future of digital publishing.
AI Meets Authenticity: Influencer Content That Drives Retail Media
Retail marketers are blending AI influencers with human creators to meet rising content demands—here’s how to do it with strategy and authenticity.
Ep. 5 - Your Tech Stack Isn’t Broken, Your Org Chart Might Be
Barbara Wittmann reveals why retail transformation succeeds when culture clarity and empowered mid level leaders guide the work. Learn how human infrastructure mindset and smart use of existing tools turn AI data and tech into real lasting results.
Ep. 7 - Influence with Integrity: Mixing AI and Authenticity
Emma Curry breaks down how to blend AI creators with real human influence while protecting trust and boosting retail media performance. Learn smart content planning asset strategy and transparency tips that help brands move fast without losing authenticity.
Siemens USA Will Train 200,000 Skilled Workers by 2030
Siemens USA announces plan to scale workforce training to meet surging demand in electrification, AI‑powered manufacturing and U.S. industrial growth.