Technically you could argue the first holiday season was last year. However, the flurry of announcements and new shopping-specific functionality to try out clearly makes 2025’s holiday season the year shopping agents debuted. OpenAI productized “Shopping Research” to all global users on Nov. 24, just…
Our McMillanDoolittle team attended the inaugural Shoptalk Fall conference in Chicago from October 16-18. This event is the latest addition to Hyve Group’s portfolio, which also includes Groceryshop, Shoptalk Europe, and Shoptalk Spring. Shoptalk focuses on digital and technology innovation. The theme for Shoptalk Fall…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly evolved from a nascent technology into a core driver of digital transformation, influencing every sector from healthcare to finance, and manufacturing to education. According to recent studies, AI and automation are set to radically reshape an estimated 1.1 billion jobs…
Zara recently opened a “white box” concept store in the Chicago suburb of Skokie. This new flagship is a two-story, 28,000-square-foot space that boasts a minimalist and modern design, equipped with the latest omnichannel integrations. This store represents Zara’s ongoing efforts to enhance its presence…
The McMillanDoolittle team recently attended the annual National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago to explore the latest developments in the food industry. Read on to discover our top five food and technology trends dominating this year’s show. Vegan seafood is emerging as the latest trend…
Happy Earth Day from the McMillanDoolittle team! We’re thrilled to announce the release of our latest global publication that provides a blueprint for a more sustainable retail industry. This collaborative market study with the Ebeltoft Group, a consortium of global brand and retail experts, represents…
Apple unveiled the Apple Vision Pro in early February, marking the onset of the “era of spatial computing”. To explore the implications this holds for brands and retailers, our team at McMillanDoolittle demoed the device at the Apple Store located on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile. For…
The 2024 Big Show Came Back with a Bang Last week, McMillanDoolittle participated in the National Retail Federation (NRF) annual Big Show in New York City. With over 1,000 exhibitors and 40,000 attendees, the well-attended 2024 event did not disappoint with its cutting-edge technology, a…
McMillanDoolittle is pleased to present the 19th edition of Retail Innovations, our annual publication that showcases the most cutting-edge retail concepts. We’ve curated 52 case studies, across more than two dozen of the world’s largest retail economies, in collaboration with our global Ebeltoft Group partners….
McMillanDoolittle has kept an eye on the trending categories of 2023, and we have you covered on the brands to watch in the new year. Consider this blog a resource for your holiday gift list, with great options geared toward a range of ages and…
