Retail
July 22, 2021
Qubit CommerceAI uses AI to glean consumer data and improve personalized experiences. Image credit: Qubit
By Katie Tamola
With consumers’ ecommerce habits continuing to surge, more luxury brands are turning to software platforms and artificial intelligence to better inform decisions about merchandise, inventory, campaigns and more.
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