Slice of Retail

Zipline has redefined how frontline teams communicate and execute, enabling brands like American Eagle Outfitters Inc., SEPHORA, and Gap Inc. to bridge the gap between strategy and store operations. With a focus on simplicity and connection, they empower retail teams to deliver seamless customer experiences by aligning the entire organization—from top to bottom. Here's what you need to know: 🚀 2024 NPS Score of 90 🚀 Modern Retail Awards Finalist 🚀 Headquartered in San Francisco, California 🚀 Fully remote workforce serving retailers around the globe We can’t wait to showcase how our partnership with Zipline helps retailers create clarity, drive execution, and thrive in today’s competitive market. Get to know Zipline ahead of #NRF2025 👉 https://lnkd.in/dDUwCC7y #RetailTech #BetterTogether #StoreOperations #Communication

We're thrilled to announce the grand reopening of our expanded lululemon store at Century City in Los Angeles, now covering over 7,400 sq. ft. Celebrated last Friday, the new layout offers a broader selection and a more dynamic shopping experience. I'm grateful to be part of a team that continually elevates the retail environment, making every visit memorable. A special thank you to Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield & Hunter Lawrence for your continued partnership, and to all our dedicated team members who made this expansion possible! Jeani Renaud, Jason Ng, Emily Kahn #CenturyCity #lululemon #retailinnovation #storeopening

As we wrap up 2024, I want to share some reflections on the past 12 months and celebrate all that our lululemon collective has achieved together. Thank you to our employees, guests, ambassadors, and partners around the world for your contributions to our organization this year and for making being part of lululemon extremely special. Wishing you all a happy holiday season.

Retail is gearing up for significant changes in 2025. With #NRF2025 approaching, we’re spotlighting key trends shaping the future: ✅ Retail Media Networks maturing with AI-driven personalization ✅ DTC brands expanding physical stores for deeper connections ✅ Workforce innovations like flexible scheduling and upskilling ✅ Athleisure’s dominance and the rise of second-hand luxury ✅ Shopping malls transforming into lifestyle hubs Want to dive deeper? Explore how these trends are redefining retail and driving growth 👉 https://lnkd.in/djdxwnWt Let’s connect at NRF ’25 to strategize for the year ahead! #RetailTrends #Innovation #CustomerExperience | National Retail Federation

WHP Global Acquires VERA WANG IP in Strategic Fashion Expansion Learn more & get our take 👇 https://lnkd.in/g8ZwVtyU "WHP Global's forward-thinking approach perfectly aligns with my vision for the future. Together, we will push boundaries, exploring bold opportunities to expand into new categories and markets, all while staying true to the legacy of timeless sophistication and the distinctive style that defines VERA WANG." — Vera Wang, Founder & Chief Creative Officer at VERA WANG "Vera Wang is a legend. Her name is synonymous with modernity, artistry and impeccable style. We are honored to partner with Vera Wang and look forward to building on the brand's remarkable legacy with new business opportunities around the world." — Yehuda Shmidman, Chairman & CEO at WHP Global #SoRNews

Vera Wang + WHP Global = The Perfect Marriage Deal SIGNED: https://lnkd.in/epqSkZA5

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗜 𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲 👇 Most companies only see the tip of the iceberg. Here's what FindMine's CEO taught me about the 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗜 𝗶𝗻 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲 in episode 29 of the Slice of Technology podcast: 1. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻'𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲. You can't just spin up ChatGPT and call it a day. Real-time deployment means: • 𝗡𝗼 𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 before content goes live • 𝟵𝟱% 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘀 generated at page load • Zero room for errors at 𝟭𝟬𝟬𝗠 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 2. 𝗛𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝘁𝘆: • Model updates 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝟯 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 • Real-time inventory orchestration • Multi-channel content distribution • Dynamic price alignment • Cross-product relationship mapping 3. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗽: "𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗜 𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻'𝘁 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀." Result? Companies spend millions on incredible models that go nowhere because they can't bridge the implementation gap. Why general AI tools fail for specific use cases: • Context limitations • Scalability issues at 𝟭𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬+ 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 • Prompt engineering overhead • Cost inefficiencies at scale • Limited vertical-specific knowledge 4. The future isn't about building better models. It's about building 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: While everyone's chasing general AI, the 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 that solve the full implementation stack. #ArtificialIntelligence #EnterpriseAI #SoTPodcasts Thanks Michelle Bacharach for the great conversation! Links in the comments. What's been your experience deploying AI at scale?

GroupBy Inc. and adCAPTCHA Forge Partnership to Combat Fraud Learn more & get our take 👇 https://lnkd.in/g635w2GV “By partnering with adCAPTCHA’s cutting-edge technology, we enable retailers to integrate sophisticated security measures that not only protect their platforms but also open new opportunities for engagement.” — Roland Gossage, CEO at GroupBy Inc “Our partnership with GroupBy will deliver accurate results for digital platforms, cutting out bot traffic and reducing infrastructure costs, helping brands to optimize their marketing spend during a turbulent economic climate.” — Alfie S., Founder and CEO at adCAPTCHA #SoRNews

Nike and National Football League (NFL) Extend Partnership to Shape Football’s Future Learn more & get our take 👇 https://lnkd.in/gjCuGMSU “Nike has been an invaluable partner since 2012 and we couldn’t be more excited to have them onboard for years to come.” – Roger Goodell NATIONAL, Commissioner at National Football League (NFL) “This partnership renewal is a testament to the strength and success of our collaboration with the NFL.” – Elliott Hill, President & CEO at NIKE, Inc. #SoRNews

Claire Spofford Announces Retirement as CEO of J. Jill, Inc. Learn more & get our take 👇 https://lnkd.in/gwzb6-ch “Under Claire’s leadership, J.Jill has strengthened its operating model and made strategic investments to improve the overall health of the business, creating a pathway toward profitable, sustainable growth. We are grateful for Claire’s service and unwavering commitment to the brand, customer, team, and our shareholders.” — Michael Rahamim, Chairman of the Board at J.Jill “After 4 years leading this incredible company and nearly three decades in retail, I have decided the time is right for a new chapter. I am extremely proud of what our team has accomplished together, transforming J.Jill into a stronger, more agile retailer.” — Claire Spofford, President & CEO at J.Jill #SoRNews