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Making AI an Advantage in the Independent Channel

Making AI an Advantage in the Independent Channel

by Lindsey Thompson | Nov 6, 2026 | Editor's Picks, Operational Insights

The question isn’t whether retailers should use AI, the questions now are how should they use it and why. AI can assist with everything from improving online product visibility and testing customer service tools to empowering associates and improving inventory...
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...
Retailer Levels Up In-Aisle Customer Service With FastQuery

Retailer Levels Up In-Aisle Customer Service With FastQuery

by Lindsey Thompson | Feb 17, 2026 | 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,...
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,...

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