Retail
December 31, 2019
Powerfront's Inside platform turns online shopper data into personalized avatars. Image credit: Powerfront
By Sarah Ramirez
Luxury leaders, including Italian fashion label Gucci and department store chain Neiman Marcus, are turning to artificial intelligence and avatars to enhance the omnichannel customer experience.
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