Retail

As artificial intelligence continues to reshape the digital landscape, organizations are seeking clarity on how to strategically integrate AI into their digital experience platforms (DXPs). In its latest report, The Impact of AI on Digital Experience Platforms, Forrester explores how DXP vendors are embedding AI agents to streamline experience operations and expand toolsets — from copilots […]

Customer experience (CX) continues to be a defining factor in business success. In a digital-first world, even a single poor interaction can drive customers to competitors, contributing to an estimated $1.6 trillion in annual losses in the U.S. alone. On the other hand, exceptional omnichannel experiences build trust, deepen loyalty, and turn customers into lifelong […]

AI this, AI that. It seems like everyone is trying to shoehorn AI into everything even if it doesn’t make sense. Many of the use cases I come across online are either not a fit for AI or could be easily done without it. However, below I explore a use case that is not only […]

Isn’t SFO an airport?  The airport one would travel if the destination is Oracle’s Redwood Shores campus.  Widely known as the initialism for the San Francisco International Airport, the answer would be correct if this question were posed in that context.  However, in Oracle Fusion, SFO stands for the Supply Chain Financial Orchestration. Based on […]

Roeslein & Associates  Business Challenge + Opportunity  Replaced disparate and outdated legacy systems with Oracle Fusion Cloud Manufacturing at a well-established manufacturing company.  We implemented a scalable Fusion solution, including Project Driven Supply Chain (PDSC), and full Financial and Supply Chain Management Suites to enable Roeslein to execute and extend their business processes globally.  The […]

Perficient’s experts recently attended Shoptalk Spring in Las Vegas, immersing themselves in three days of meetings and networking with brands and partners amidst the lively atmosphere of smoke-filled hallways, pulsating music, and dazzling lasers. Justin Racine, Principal of Commerce, shared his insights with CMSWire, and we’ve highlighted some of his key takeaways below. The Golden […]

Shoptalk Spring 2025 in Las Vegas is only a few weeks away, and our experts cannot wait to reconnect with brands and discuss where the industry is headed. They have been busy scheduling meetings, packing their mics, and making predictions about which technologies and strategies retailers and ecommerce brands will be placing their bets on […]

With most systems transitioning to cloud-based environments, databases are often hosted across various cloud platforms. However, during the development cycle, there are occasions when having access to a local database environment becomes crucial, particularly for analyzing and troubleshooting issues originating in the production environment. Sometimes, it is necessary to restore the production database to a […]

The rapidly evolving payments industry is driving industry leaders to adapt their strategies in response to emerging trends. As technology advances and consumer expectations shift, staying ahead of these trends is crucial for success. Payments Trend #1: AI-Driven Payment Innovations The landscape of payments and financial services in 2025 will be marked by groundbreaking innovations […]

Months before the ball even dropped, our experts were analyzing the trends they believed would shape the retail and commerce landscape in 2025. To confirm the hypotheses, we attended NRF: Retail’s Big Show in New York City. Namely, Justin Racine, Principal of Commerce Strategy, and Zach Zalowitz, Principal of Order Management, attended and shared their […]

Read more about my thoughts on ecommerce returns on MarTech.   With global ecommerce still on the rise, there’s been a corresponding increase in returns. About 30% of online purchases are returned, compared to just 8.89% from physical store sales. The financial impact is significant, with an estimated annual cost of $400 billion in the […]

Now is the time for retail giants to knock Santa off his pedestal – and to do it, they can become reverse logistics experts. The younger generations have become accustomed to trying products before they buy them and being able to return them conveniently when products do not live up to their expectations. In both […]