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How AI, and the automated store ecosystem, will transform stores in the next decadeHow AI, and the automated store ecosystem, will transform stores in the next decade

Retailers will create fully dynamic spaces that shift based on customer behavior, traffic patterns, and even individual preferences

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The FTC called the Kroger, Albertsons merger collapse ‘a victory for the American people.’ But is it?The FTC called the Kroger, Albertsons merger collapse ‘a victory for the American people.’ But is it?
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