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Ace Hardware is a unique retailer, being a cooperative with more than 5,200 stores that are operated independently. As a result, its executives and development team took a careful approach in designing and implementing its new AI assistant to work throughout the chain.
Last week, Ace Hardware announced that it has launched an AI assistant for employees in more than 2,300 stores. The tool is called “Hey ARMA,” referring to its Ace Retailer Mobile Assistant platform used in stores. It provides product information, project advice and recommendations, and can compare different products or help customers with products they may have purchased elsewhere.
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