The value of human interaction in retail The value of human interaction in retail cannot be overstated. Salespeople are able to read customers to optimize their approach, providing personalized ...

Ran Wei Baker is Head of Marketing at Microsoft for Startups, focused on human-centered storytelling and founder-first brand ...

At NRF, 40,000 humans contemplate AI Artificial intelligence is useful to many areas of retail, from sourcing to customer service, making it a hot topic during this year’s Big Show.

Research shows customers prefer a balance between technology and human interaction. Personally, I don’t think any technology can replace interactions between people.

By embracing AI for efficiency and productivity, while prioritizing human interaction and empathy, companies can create a positive customer experience, augmenting brand loyalty in the process.

When bots—automated agents that perform tasks on behalf of humans—become more active in online communities, it has profound effects on how humans interact with each other on those platforms.

A version of this article appears in print on Dec. 8, 2024, Section SR, Page 10 of the New York edition with the headline: Human Interaction Is Now a Luxury Good.

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