Retail
April 19, 2018
Pepper stands at 4-feet tall, can tell stories and help guests with a slew of inquiries. Image credit: Mandarin Oriental
By Brielle Jaekel
LISBON, Portugal – In the future, interactions with retailers and brands could likely be handled through an artificial intelligence bot, causing disruption for luxury.
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