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FastQuery AI Names New CEO to Lead AI-Native Transformation for Independent Retailers

FastQuery AI Names New CEO to Lead AI-Native Transformation for Independent Retailers

by Lindsey Thompson | Jun 1, 2026 | Industry News

FastQuery AI, an AI-native operating platforms for the home improvement and hardware industry, announced the appointment of Joe Bullock as chief executive officer. Bullock, who previously served as the company’s head of customer success, takes the helm during a...
Alter Ego: Take a Look Into Your Digital Mirror to Enhance Your Online Presence

Alter Ego: Take a Look Into Your Digital Mirror to Enhance Your Online Presence

by Jacob Musselman | Mar 1, 2026 | Operational Insights

Whether you want it or not, your store has a digital “twin” living online and providing a first impression to existing and potential customers online. Not only is your digital twin interacting with customers, it’s what artificial intelligence (AI) is using to...
FastQuery Brings On Business Development Expert

FastQuery Brings On Business Development Expert

by Lindsey Thompson | Dec 10, 2025 | Industry News

Combining AI chat, task management and operations analytics—tied directly to a retailers POS inventory—FastQuery is an AI copilot built for independent home improvement retailers. FastQuery helps store associates quickly find product information like aisle numbers,...
Simplify and Fortify the Returns Process With Technology

Simplify and Fortify the Returns Process With Technology

by Lindsey Thompson | Jun 30, 2025 | Operational Insights

According to the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Happy Returns 2024 Customer Returns in the Retail Industry Report, retailers estimated that 16.9% of their annual sales in 2024 were returned, making customer returns a headache for many retailers, regardless of...
Verizon Survey Shows Strong Technology and AI Adoption Among SMBs

Verizon Survey Shows Strong Technology and AI Adoption Among SMBs

by Jacob Musselman | May 21, 2025 | Industry News, Trends & Products

Verizon Business announced the results of its sixth annual State of Small Business Survey, reporting that small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are strongly adopting technology to increase market growth and operational efficiency. Driven by increasing accessibility...
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