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Constructor Named a Visionary in the First-Ever Gartner Magic Quadrant for Search and Product Discovery

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Report notes that search and product discovery “helps organizations meet the demands of today’s B2B and B2C buyers”

SAN FRANCISCO, May 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Constructor, the leading AI-powered product discovery and search platform for enterprise ecommerce companies, today announced it has been named a Visionary in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Search and Product Discovery.1 According to the report, search and product discovery (S&PD) “helps organizations meet the demands of today’s B2B and B2C buyers.”

Constructor’s award-winning technology delivers personalized, cohesive experiences across the buyer journey — enabling ecommerce companies to increase revenue and conversions, and execute on other metrics that matter.

Gartner defines search and product discovery as “applications that augment digital commerce solutions to facilitate navigation, filtering, comparisons and ultimately selection of products” — noting that “buyers of S&PD products are looking to use these platforms to deliver and support a unique, compelling and consistent CX [customer experience] across many channels.” According to the report, “Demand for differentiating S&PD continues to grow, as it is often seen as a relatively cost-effective way to provide optimal experiences in the path to purchase — without fully replacing an incumbent digital commerce or DXP [digital experience platform].” Gartner also explains that, when it comes to S&PD, “‘headless’ options — that is, decoupled front ends or architectural approaches that put them on a path to composable commerce — are often preferred.”

Constructor’s headless platform — the only ecommerce product discovery platform built from the ground up using AI, rather than bolting it on after the fact — delivers on the promise of composable architectures, adding more business value fast. A founding member of the MACH Alliance, which advocates for open, best-of-breed technology ecosystems, Constructor helps B2B and B2C ecommerce companies — including Sephora, Petco, Birkenstock, Very Group and Fisheries Supply — drive personalized, revenue-generating experiences across search results, browse functionality, product recommendations, landing pages, product-finder quizzes, its AI Shopping Assistant (ASA) and more.

As ecommerce companies look to create value-driven S&PD experiences, they often find that surfacing simply relevant results (e.g., shirts when someone searches for “shirts”) no longer cuts it. Gartner explains that “for many years, the key to a site or app search was relevance. However, good relevance has become highly commoditized and is not enough on its own.” Constructor powers highly personalized, highly attractive results (such as displaying shirts in the buyer’s preferred brands, styles, colors, size, price point, etc.) — using clickstream behavioral data and multiple types of AI to accurately gauge and cater to an individual’s intent.

“We’ve long said that in ecommerce, moving beyond relevance is critical. We feel that buyers need experiences that are contextualized to them, and that what we show shoppers shouldn’t just be relevant, but it should be attractive products they actually want to buy. The results we’ve delivered for our customers highlight the power of delivering attractive — not just relevant — experiences,” said Eli Finkelshteyn, CEO, Constructor. “There are lots of exciting advances on the horizon of ecommerce search and product discovery, and we’re excited to help companies harness them.”

Finkelshteyn continued: “We believe our recognition as a Visionary in this Magic Quadrant validates Constructor’s vision for the future, while underscoring the power of our AI.”

Founded in 2015, Constructor is also the youngest company among the vendors evaluated in the report, as per the founding dates. Constructor was named a Visionary in this Magic Quadrant based on its Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute.

Laser-focused on ecommerce, Constructor has powered more than 100 billion buyer/shopper interactions in the last six months — enabling ecommerce companies to drive hundreds of millions of personalized experiences every day. The company recently received a gold Stevie® Award in the 2024 American Business Awards® (best new “Electronic Commerce Solution” winner for ASA) and was named best “AI Solution” in the Convrt Awards for ecommerce and a finalist in the 2024 CODiE Awards (“Best AI-Driven Technology Solution”). Constructor was also recently ranked highest in the strategy category in “The Forrester Wave™: Commerce Search And Product Discovery, Q3 2023” report.

And with generative AI (GenAI) poised to further transform search and product discovery, Constructor is helping the world’s leading apparel brands, grocers, general retailers, manufacturers, distributors and other ecommerce businesses realize great value today.

The recently unveiled Constructor AI Shopping Assistant (ASA) was mentioned in the Gartner Quick Answer: How GenAI Impacts Digital Commerce Search & Discovery Experience report.2  

ASA combines GenAI with personalization — with customers reporting results including a 10% increase in website revenue, 6% increase in search conversions, 7% increase in clicks and more. In addition, Constructor’s GenAI-powered Attribute Enrichment — which automatically generates and enriches product catalog data — has helped customers achieve 97%+ accuracy in product tagging and labeling.

It behooves ecommerce companies to investigate and implement compelling GenAI use cases such as these. As Gartner notes in the new Magic Quadrant, “By 2026, at least one new GenAI-based conversational UI pattern in S&PD will disrupt traditional search and browse UIs, penetrating at least 5% of the market.”

More information on Constructor is available on Gartner Peer Insights™, which displays customer reviews — with Constructor averaging 4.9 stars out of 5, based on 27 ratings (as of May 16, 2023). View more customer testimonials at: https://constructor.io/customers/.

1 Gartner, Inc., Magic Quadrant for Search and Product Discovery, Mike Lowndes, Aditya Vasudevan, Sandy Shen and Noam Dorros, May 13, 2024.

2 Gartner, Inc., Quick Answer: How GenAI Impacts Digital Commerce Search & Discovery Experience, Aditya Vasudevan and Mike Lowndes, November 30, 2023.

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About Constructor
Constructor is the only product discovery and search platform tailor-made for enterprise ecommerce where conversions matter. Constructor’s cloud-based solutions use natural language processing, machine learning-enhanced results ranking and collaborative personalization to deliver powerful user experiences across all facets of product discovery. Optimizing specifically for ecommerce metrics like revenue, conversion rate and profit, Constructor generates consistent $10M+ lifts for some of the biggest brands in B2C and B2B ecommerce, such as Sephora, Petco, Birkenstock, Very Group, home24, Bonobos and Fisheries Supply. Constructor is a U.S.-based company that was founded in 2015 by Eli Finkelshteyn and Dan McCormick. For more, visit: constructor.io.

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Cainiao deploys latest L4 autonomous delivery vehicle for public roads

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HANGZHOU, China, Jan. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Cainiao, a global leader in e-commerce logistics and logistics technology, has recently launched its latest L4-level autonomous vehicle for public roads – the Cainiao Autonomous Vehicle GT Pro. This marks the first major upgrade since the debut of the Cainiao GT in 2024. The GT Pro brings significant improvements across various aspects, including design, range, algorithm optimization and interactive features.

With dimensions of 3694mm in length, 1299mm in width, and 2200mm in height, the GT Pro is comparable in size to a compact passenger vehicle, making it adaptable to a wide variety of road scenarios. The vehicle offers a cargo space of 5 cubic meters, with the capacity to carry 600 to 800 parcels per trip. It boasts an impressive 180-kilometer range, ensuring long-distance efficiency for deliveries.

The GT Pro comes with several design enhancements compared to its predecessor. Notably, it features an interactive front light display that allows the vehicle to communicate its working status across various scenarios. Additionally, the sensor suite has been upgraded, now incorporating one LiDAR and eleven high-definition cameras in a multi-sensor fusion system. This improved setup boosts the vehicle’s environmental perception, enhancing its ability to accurately and reliably detect and respond to its surroundings during operation.

Cainiao is one of the first logistics companies in the industry to invest in autonomous delivery vehicle research and operations. Over the past decade, the company has accumulated more than 5 million kilometers of real-world driving experience across closed, semi-closed, and public roads, delivering over 40 million parcels using autonomous vehicles. This extensive experience positions Cainiao as an industry leader in autonomous logistics.

Since the introduction of the Cainiao GT in 2024, by December 2024, the vehicle had reached customers across over 10 provinces in China, including Zhejiang, Shandong, Henan, Shaanxi, Anhui, and Jiangsu. It was deployed in more than 30 counties and municipal-level regions, receiving widespread acclaim from customers for its efficiency and reliability.

Looking ahead, Cainiao plans to advance its technology from high-precision maps to map-free navigation, further expanding the commercial potential of autonomous vehicles. Additionally, the company is exploring new use cases such as supermarket deliveries, and other scenarios, while also developing more customized GT Pro models to meet the diverse needs of various business applications.

About Cainiao Group

Founded in 2013, Cainiao Group is a global leader in e-commerce logistics. Drawing on our deep e-commence insights, purposely built technology and a proven commitment to sustainability, we offer three core services, including global express, global supply chain, and logistics technology solutions. 

With a network that spans over 200 countries and territories worldwide, our global express division excels in various segments, including cross-border express delivery and nationwide express services in markets such as China, Europe, and the Americas.

With a long-term mission to achieve nationwide delivery within 24 hours and worldwide delivery within 72 hours, Cainiao Group bridges global markets, empowering businesses and individuals to seize global trade opportunities.

For more information about Cainiao, please visit cainiao.com.

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Planet Classroom: Masters of Film Playlist, Isadora Duncan, and AI Career Insights

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New Playlist Celebrates Filmmaking Masters, Modern Dance Icons, and AI-Driven Careers Planet Classroom’s January 2025 Releases: Youth-Curated Stories for a Rapidly Changing World

NEW YORK, Jan. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Since its launch during the height of the pandemic, Planet Classroom has evolved into a global youth-led platform for creative expression, offering digital content for creators and innovators tackling today’s challenges and solutions. With over 135,000 subscribers and 40 cultural curators worldwide, Planet Classroom continues to expand its influence, presenting transformative stories and powerful ideas.

This January, Planet Classroom introduces Masters of Film, a new playlist celebrating acclaimed filmmakers from their earliest beginnings, including their time in film school, to their rise as creative pioneers. By showcasing works like Terry deRoy Gruber’s Not Just Any Flower, directed under the mentorship of Martin Scorsese, this series inspires today’s storytellers to learn from the greatest teachers of the past.

In addition, Planet Classroom proudly announces its collaboration with the Isadora Duncan Dance Company, bringing the timeless artistry of modern dance to a global audience. This partnership debuts with the captivating short film Lori Belilove Performs The Revolutionary, celebrating Duncan’s modern dance legacy and ensuring her revolutionary contributions continue to inspire future generations of creators.

Finally, the platform’s popular AI for a Better World series returns with Michael B. Horn’s episode, Future-Proof Your Career: Michael B. Horn on Navigating Jobs, AI, and Learning, delivering practical insights on navigating the evolving workforce and the role of lifelong learning in an AI-driven world.

Spotlight on Three Remarkable Releases

Masters of Film: Not Just Any Flower

Directed by Terry deRoy Gruber under the mentorship of Martin Scorsese, this surreal short comedy explores creativity born from chaos. A whimsical journey of inspiration and miscommunication, the film is part of the Museum of Modern Art’s (MoMA) permanent collection, cementing its place as an artistic classic.

Lori Belilove Performs The Revolutionary

Planet Classroom’s collaboration with the Isadora Duncan Dance Company brings Duncan’s legacy to life for a new generation. The debut short film showcases Belilove’s emotive interpretation of Duncan’s iconic work, blending its bold choreography with a contemporary lens.

AI for a Better World: Future-Proof Your Career: Michael B. Horn on Navigating Jobs, AI, and Learning

In this insightful episode, Michael B. Horn joins C.M. (Cathy) Rubin to discuss career innovation in an AI-driven world. Horn provides actionable strategies for lifelong learning, aligning personal goals with work, and thriving in today’s evolving job market.

January’s Full Lineup

In addition to these spotlighted titles, Planet Classroom presents a diverse range of films and performances:

Lars-Erik Larsson: Concertino for Trombone and String Orchestra, Op. 45 – A stunning classical performance from Bard College’s musicians.Please in Spanish – Directed by Patricia Seely, a heartfelt exploration of cultural identity and generational connection.5678 With a Chance of a Hurricane – Directed by Gunta Liepina Millere, a silent dance film celebrating movement amidst a storm.The Other You – Directed by Wadebe, a poignant story of dissociation and mental health.An AI Revolution in Calendar Management: Reclaim AI – Directed by Helen Cotrupi, showcasing cutting-edge productivity tools.Listening to Forests, Protecting Our Future – Produced by Michael O’Shea, a documentary on innovative rainforest conservation.Street Art Icons: Pioneers and Visionaries – Directed by Nikita Harris, a visual tribute to the legends of street art.

Curation Blueprint: A Mission for Lifelong Learning and Entertainment

Planet Classroom’s January releases exemplify its commitment to presenting youth-curated content that sparks creativity and critical thinking. Each title is carefully selected to engage audiences of all ages with transformative stories and innovative ideas.

“We believe in the power of youth to lead cultural change,” said C.M. (Cathy) Rubin. “Our January curation reflects the resilience, innovation, and artistic expression of young creators and thinkers who are shaping a better future.”

About Planet Classroom Network

Planet Classroom connects young changemakers with thought leaders and innovators to inspire global solutions. Through its acclaimed series Net Zero Speaks and Problem Solvers, the platform tackles critical issues such as climate change, sustainability, and technological innovation.

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David Wine, Planet Classroom Network, +1 (212) 439-8474, david@cmrubinworld.com, https://www.cmrubinworld.com/

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Xero Shoes Introduces the XB+ SmartShoe at CES 2025: Enhancing Running with Sensor-Powered Feedback

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The XB+ SmartShoe leverages sensor technology to guide runners toward optimal form and reduced injuries.

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025, Xero Shoes is introducing the XB+ SmartShoe, a new footwear innovation featuring sensor technology that provides real-time feedback designed to address running form and reduce the risk of injuries.

The Challenge Traditional Footwear Has Yet to Overcome

Despite 5 decades of advancements in running shoe design, injury rates among runners have remained consistent, impacting 37-56% of runners annually. Traditional shoe manufacturers often attribute this to inherent high-impact forces during running. However, research suggests otherwise, according to Xero Shoes Co-Founder and Masters All-American sprinter Steven Sashen. “Poor running form, particularly overstriding and improper landing mechanics are the main culprit, sending excessive force into the joints.”

Minimalist Footwear: A Step in the Right Direction

Minimalist shoes are often promoted as a solution to these gait-related issues. They encourage natural movement by making poor running mechanics uncomfortable, leading to instinctive adjustments for many runners. However, minimalist shoes alone may not provide enough feedback to ensure consistent improvements in form.

Introducing the XB+ SmartShoe: Technology Meets Natural Movement

The XB+ SmartShoe combines the benefits of minimalist footwear with advanced sensing technology developed in collaboration with Boogio. According to Jose Torres, Co-Founder of Boogio, “The tech layer integrates a laboratory’s worth of motion testing equipment into a sleek insole with many applications.”

The shoe delivers biofeedback signals, such as audio cues through headphones, to help runners intuitively adjust their gait. By gamifying movement adjustments, the XB+ SmartShoe aims to make learning optimal running patterns engaging and effective.

Experience the XB+ SmartShoe at CES 2025

Attendees at CES 2025 are invited to experience the XB+ SmartShoe firsthand and explore how this innovation can support better running form and injury prevention.

For media inquiries, please contact Alexa Lampasona at alexa@xeroshoes.com or call 813-817-5282.

About Xero Shoes

Xero Shoes is a leading footwear company dedicated to promoting natural, healthy movement through minimalist shoe designs. The company’s mission is to help individuals rediscover the joy of movement, free from pain and injury.

Media Contact

Alexa Lampasona, Xero Shoes, 813-817-5282, alexa@xeroshoes.com, https://xeroshoes.com/

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