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Miami Herald
14-07-2025
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
Chevrolet Launches Blazing 2025 Trailblazer Lease Deal For July
The 2025 Trailblazer is a reimagined model that borrows its name from the larger Trailblazer SUV from the late 1990s and early 2000s. This time around, it's a subcompact lifestyle SUV as opposed to its larger family hauler predecessor. The Chevy Trailblazer goes high on stylish design, comfort, and affordability. Slotting in between the Trax and the Blazer, the Trailblazer offers a good balance of practicality and tech-forward features, making it a solid choice. It also earned a five-star rating from the federal government's crash testing. Its main competitors in the subcompact crossover space are the Hyundai Kona, Kia Seltos, Subaru Crosstrek, and Chevrolet's own Trax. Thankfully, the Trailblazer provides more powerful engine options than the Trax, and is available with all-wheel drive and underbody skidplates for mild off-roading capability. It also provides great second-row legroom that sets it apart in the segment. For July, Chevy is offering the Trailblazer with an attractive lease deal. Chevrolet's National Lease Deal for the 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer FWD LT is $319/month for 36 months with $0 security deposit and $3,969 due at signing for well-qualified lessees. It's even better for eligible current lessees, requiring $0 security deposit and $2,469 due at signing. Tax, title, license, and dealer fees are extra. Must take delivery by August 4, 2025. Learn more here. The 2025 Chevy Trailblazer FWD LT is powered by a turbocharged 1.2-liter three-cylinder that generates 137 horsepower and 162 pound-feet of torque and is mated to a continuously variable automatic transmission. The front-wheel-drive Trailblazer with the 1.2-liter three-cylinder engine returns an EPA-estimated 30 mpg city, 31 mpg highway, and 30 mpg combined. The LT trim comes standard with 17" gloss black aluminum wheels with a machined face, automatic LED headlights, automatic high beams, active noise cancellation, remote start, an 8-inch driver information display, an 11-inch infotainment touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, Wi-Fi hotspot capability, tire pressure monitoring, lane keeping assist with lane departure warning, forward collision alert, and automatic emergency braking. The cabin's main focus is the large 11-inch central touchscreen that houses many of the Trailblazer's in-car functions. It's big for a vehicle at this price, and the vivid graphics and quick responsiveness make operation a cinch. There is a fair amount of plastic in lower trims, but there are solid physical controls for climate and audio, as well as a convenient traditional shift knob. The Chevrolet Trailblazer offers a solid amount of cargo space for its class, with 25.3 cubic feet behind the rear seats and 54.4 cubic feet with the rear seats folded flat. A unique feature is the Trailblazer's ability to fold the front passenger seat flat. When doing so, items measuring up to 8.5 feet long can be stored inside. Rear passenger legroom is a generous 39.4 inches, making it one of the roomiest in its class. The 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer is a strong contender in the subcompact crossover segment thanks to its strong styling statement, roomy interior, impressive in-car tech, and excellent safety scores. While the LT trimmed model might not have a potent engine, its ride is comfortable, and the cabin is nicely accommodating for small families. For a low monthly lease price this month, it's a great time to get into one. Before signing the lease agreement, make sure to review costs, including taxes and registration fees, and the total amount due at lease. Read the lease agreement carefully and inquire about potential additional costs at the dealership. *Disclaimer: This article is provided for informational purposes only. The information presented herein is based on manufacturer-provided lease offer information, which is subject to frequent change and may vary based on location, creditworthiness, and other factors. We are not a party to any lease agreements and assume no liability for the terms, conditions, availability, or accuracy of any lease offers mentioned. All terms, including but not limited to pricing, mileage allowances, and residual values, require direct verification with an authorized local OEM dealership. This article does not constitute financial advice or an endorsement of any particular lease or vehicle. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Trax Retail Revolutionizes In-Store Execution for CPG Brands with New On-Device IR Technology, Powering the "Perfect Store"
Powered by augmented reality (AR), On-Device Image Recognition (IR) delivers real-time shelf insights and enables global brands to take immediate corrective actions – even offline BOSTON, July 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Trax, the technology company revolutionizing retail through data-driven AI, today announces the launch of its AR-powered On-Device IR, a new solution for consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies to understand and respond to shelf conditions in real-time. Leveraging the industry's leading AI-based image recognition platform, On-Device IR collects massive amounts of proprietary data and signals at the shelf, with no interruption from Internet connectivity or obstacles, so brands can make quick and cost-effective decisions about their store-level execution. "Our vision is to give CPGs immediate, actionable insights into shelf conditions, so they can respond to what's happening in stores the moment it matters most," said David Gottlieb, Chief Revenue Officer of Trax. "Brands need clear, real-time visibility into the aisles to address issues quickly and capture sales that might otherwise be lost. By equipping merchandisers, sales representatives and store managers with this solution, we're providing our global CPG partners with a powerful advantage in retail execution and laying the foundation for even more advanced data solutions in the future." Bringing Augmented Reality to Retail On-Device IR is built on Trax's technology, which goes beyond classical image recognition to provide insightful metadata via an augmented reality scan, rather than just a static image, and without the need for WiFi connectivity. On-Device IR also manages the recognition process in 3D space while tracking product location and physical dimensions. When combined with Trax's existing AI Platform capabilities, this technology delivers: Real-time, on-device recognition capabilities without the need for Internet connectivity High-accuracy product identification through video stream and depth sensors An immersive AR user experience with resilience to interruptions Interactive capabilities for field teams How It Works Data Collection: Using Trax's proprietary mobile app or SDKs, field teams of manufacturers, independent auditors, or store managers and merchandisers identify the product section to capture and scan entire shelves, displays, coolers, or aisles. Digitization and Reporting: As field teams scan, the app simultaneously generates a list of critical corrective actions. Representatives can immediately correct or report on any issues, eliminating the need to wait for reports. Importantly, the system captures detailed information about shelf layouts, product placement, and inventory levels—even when internet connectivity is unavailable. Delivering Granular Data and Results: All data is centralized in a singular dashboard with easy-to-interpret visualizations and API, enabling users to monitor KPI performance down to the product level. CPG brands can examine store-level details and visualize shelves exactly as they appear in-store, with highlights for both their own SKUs and competitors' products. "We've been using On-Device IR in key stores in Portugal for just a few months, and already 100 percent of our users have said that On-Device IR helps them make faster decisions in store," said Daniela Silva, Head of Customer Marketing & Field at Unilever FIMA. "This is operational efficiency and action in real time. On-Device IR is a simple-to-execute, out-of-the-box solution that works effectively across regions, stores, and teams. The interactive and actionable insights we've gleaned help us support our sales forces to be more productive, efficient, and accurate." On-Device IR is available as an add-on to existing live projects or as a standalone solution and is already being used by top CPG brands. Global consumer goods manufacturers and retailers already leverage Trax's in-store execution, store monitoring, and retail analytics solutions to better manage on-shelf availability and optimize merchandising. These solutions are powered by proprietary fine-grained image recognition and machine learning algorithms that turn photos of retail shelves into granular, actionable shelf and store-level insights. On-Device IR is now available for CPG brands and retailers across the globe. For more information, please visit About Trax Powered by leading technology and proprietary data, Trax connects brands, retailers, and shoppers, setting the standard for retail excellence. Trax's AI-powered platform uniquely combines solutions that provide unparalleled data-driven signals to leading global CPGs and retailers to deliver real-time data, retail execution, and consumer engagement to increase ROI. Twenty-nine of the world's top 50 CPG companies, along with leading retailers and emerging brands, use Trax's shelf monitoring, analytics, merchandising, activation, and shopper engagement solutions at scale to drive positive shopper experiences and unlock revenue opportunities at all points of sale. Trax is a global company with hubs in the United States, Singapore, France, Hungary, China, Mexico, Brazil, and Israel, serving customers in more than 80 countries worldwide. To learn more, visit About Unilever Unilever is one of the world's leading suppliers of Beauty & Wellbeing, Personal Care, Home Care, Foods and Ice Cream products, with sales in over 190 countries and products used by 3.4 billion people every day. We have 128,000 employees and generated sales of €60.8 billion in 2024. For more information about Unilever and our brands, please visit About Unilever FIMA In Portugal, Unilever has been present since 1949 through a partnership with Sociedade Francisco Manuel dos Santos. With manufacturing units located in Santa Iria de Azóia, Unilever FIMA markets well-known and beloved brands among Portuguese consumers such as Axe, Calvé, Cif, Cornetto, Dove, Knorr, Hellmann's, Magnum, Olá, Rexona, Skip, Sun, Surf, TRESemmé, Vaseline, among others. For more information about Unilever FIMA, visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Trax Retail
Auto Blog
09-07-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
Chevrolet Launches Killer Trax Lease Offer for July
By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. A budget crossover that doesn't feel cheap The 2025 Chevrolet Trax is proof that entry-level no longer has to mean bare-bones. After a full redesign last year, the smallest Chevy crossover has grown up in just about every way—from its exterior styling to its interior tech and passenger space. It's now longer, wider, and lower than the previous version, giving it proportions and road presence that feel more compact SUV than subcompact runabout. The top 10 best value used cars in 2025 Watch More Inside, the transformation is just as dramatic. Gone is the upright, rental-grade interior of the old Trax. In its place is a much sleeker cabin layout, highlighted by a prominent touchscreen, slimmer air vents, and more premium-feeling materials. Even base trims get wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus a long list of standard driver-assist features. For commuters, city drivers, and small families alike, the new Trax hits a sweet spot that blends comfort, value, and utility. The July lease deal makes it even better For July, Chevrolet is offering a standout lease deal on the 2025 Trax LT. The current offer comes in at $279 per month for 24 months, with $2,209 due at signing. That's for well-qualified lessees of 2020 or newer vehicles and is available through Aug. 4, 2025. Chevrolet Trax — Source: Chevrolet Considering the Trax's $24,095 MSRP, this lease makes the crossover one of the most affordable new vehicles on the market, especially when you factor in its roomy interior and generous list of standard features. With new car prices still hovering near record highs, this kind of value is becoming increasingly hard to find. Autoblog Newsletter Autoblog brings you car news; expert reviews and exciting pictures and video. Research and compare vehicles, too. Sign up or sign in with Google Facebook Microsoft Apple By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. A surprising amount of space and tech Thanks to its larger footprint, the new Trax offers one of the roomiest interiors in its class. Rear-seat passengers get over three extra inches of legroom compared to the outgoing model, while the expanded cargo area means you can pack for a weekend trip without resorting to duffel bag Tetris. The ride is comfortable, the controls are intuitive, and the low beltline helps create an airy, open feel inside the cabin. 2025 Chevrolet Trax — Source: Chevrolet The midlevel LT trim brings even more to the table, including an 11-inch touchscreen, upgraded cloth upholstery, push-button start, and available options like heated seats and a power sunroof. Chevy's Safety Assist suite is standard on every trim, offering lane keep assist, forward collision alert, pedestrian detection, and automatic emergency braking. Whether you're looking for a daily commuter or a capable second car, the Trax delivers far more than its price tag suggests. Final thoughts 2025 Chevrolet Trax — Source: Chevrolet The redesigned Chevrolet Trax may have once been an afterthought, but the 2025 version is anything but. It now competes confidently against more expensive crossovers like the Honda HR-V and Mazda CX-30, offering more tech, more space, and a more composed ride at a significantly lower cost. And with Chevy's killer lease offer this month, it's a deal that's hard to ignore. If you're in the market for an affordable, well-equipped, and genuinely stylish small SUV, the Trax is absolutely worth a test drive. *Disclaimer: This article is provided for informational purposes only. The information presented herein is based on manufacturer-provided lease offer information, which is subject to frequent change and may vary based on location, creditworthiness, and other factors. We are not a party to any lease agreements and assume no liability for the terms, conditions, availability, or accuracy of any lease offers mentioned. All terms, including but not limited to pricing, mileage allowances, and residual values, require direct verification with an authorized local OEM dealership. This article does not constitute financial advice or an endorsement of any particular lease or vehicle. About the Author Elijah Nicholson-Messmer View Profile
Miami Herald
08-07-2025
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
Chevrolet Launches Killer Trax Lease Offer for July
The 2025 Chevrolet Trax is proof that entry-level no longer has to mean bare-bones. After a full redesign last year, the smallest Chevy crossover has grown up in just about every way-from its exterior styling to its interior tech and passenger space. It's now longer, wider, and lower than the previous version, giving it proportions and road presence that feel more compact SUV than subcompact runabout. Inside, the transformation is just as dramatic. Gone is the upright, rental-grade interior of the old Trax. In its place is a much sleeker cabin layout, highlighted by a prominent touchscreen, slimmer air vents, and more premium-feeling materials. Even base trims get wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus a long list of standard driver-assist features. For commuters, city drivers, and small families alike, the new Trax hits a sweet spot that blends comfort, value, and utility. For July, Chevrolet is offering a standout lease deal on the 2025 Trax LT. The current offer comes in at $279 per month for 24 months, with $2,209 due at signing. That's for well-qualified lessees of 2020 or newer vehicles and is available through Aug. 4, 2025. Considering the Trax's $24,095 MSRP, this lease makes the crossover one of the most affordable new vehicles on the market, especially when you factor in its roomy interior and generous list of standard features. With new car prices still hovering near record highs, this kind of value is becoming increasingly hard to find. Thanks to its larger footprint, the new Trax offers one of the roomiest interiors in its class. Rear-seat passengers get over three extra inches of legroom compared to the outgoing model, while the expanded cargo area means you can pack for a weekend trip without resorting to duffel bag Tetris. The ride is comfortable, the controls are intuitive, and the low beltline helps create an airy, open feel inside the cabin. The midlevel LT trim brings even more to the table, including an 11-inch touchscreen, upgraded cloth upholstery, push-button start, and available options like heated seats and a power sunroof. Chevy's Safety Assist suite is standard on every trim, offering lane keep assist, forward collision alert, pedestrian detection, and automatic emergency braking. Whether you're looking for a daily commuter or a capable second car, the Trax delivers far more than its price tag suggests. The redesigned Chevrolet Trax may have once been an afterthought, but the 2025 version is anything but. It now competes confidently against more expensive crossovers like the Honda HR-V and Mazda CX-30, offering more tech, more space, and a more composed ride at a significantly lower cost. And with Chevy's killer lease offer this month, it's a deal that's hard to ignore. If you're in the market for an affordable, well-equipped, and genuinely stylish small SUV, the Trax is absolutely worth a test drive. *Disclaimer: This article is provided for informational purposes only. The information presented herein is based on manufacturer-provided lease offer information, which is subject to frequent change and may vary based on location, creditworthiness, and other factors. We are not a party to any lease agreements and assume no liability for the terms, conditions, availability, or accuracy of any lease offers mentioned. All terms, including but not limited to pricing, mileage allowances, and residual values, require direct verification with an authorized local OEM dealership. This article does not constitute financial advice or an endorsement of any particular lease or vehicle. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Newsweek
08-07-2025
- Business
- Newsweek
AI Impact Awards 2025: New Innovations Seek to Gamify the Shopping Experience
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. In the age of artificial intelligence, it feels like AI knows more about our shopping habits than we do. It knows what we want to buy before we add it to our shopping carts. It knows how many consumers are going to want a product before businesses begin restocking their shelves. It even knows how much we're willing to pay for items before we punch in our credit card information. Innovations across the industry, however, suggest AI knows much more. To recognize businesses that are using these capabilities in new ways, Newsweek announced three winners in the Brand & Retail category of its inaugural AI Impact Awards. The recipients of this year's awards are software company Perfect Corp., tech company Trax Retail and beauty incubator Maesa. "It's super exciting," David Gottlieb, Trax's chief revenue officer, told Newsweek. "We really feel this is a validation of a decades-long strategy that we've had in building this company on the back of AI before it was cool." Trax took home the award for Best Outcomes, Product Development and Innovation, for its image recognition technology. The company, which operates in more than 90 countries and works with the top 100 consumer goods companies, has trained computers to identify items in shopping aisles to generate real-time data and metrics that could help manufacturers do a better job of selling their products. "The industry has an incredibly high appetite for better understanding execution," Gottlieb said. "[CPG companies] want to know, What's my share of shelf? Am I at eye level? Do I leave the aisle? How do I stack competitively? What's happening with private label?" AI Impact Awards: Brand & Retail AI Impact Awards: Brand & Retail Newsweek Illustration According to the company, integration of its technology has resulted in 95 percent accuracy in in-store data capture. Trax has also become a pioneer in the image recognition space by deploying representatives to visit retailers and execute tasks on behalf of manufacturers as well as by offering consumers a fun and budget-friendly way to engage with its technology. Shoppers can download Shopkick, an app that gamifies the shopping experience by offering different discounts. Say a shopper watches a video at home about a product, this would earn them a small reward. But if they were to go to the store and actually hold the product and scan the barcode, they'd earn a bigger reward. And if they were to buy the product and scan the receipt, they'd get the maximum reward. "We're driving shopper engagement, awareness and, ultimately, purchase behavior," Gottlieb said. In the future, he hopes Trax will dramatically expand its insights with augmented reality (AR), so that instead of taking pictures, users can just walk up to the shelves and look through their phone cameras, capturing real-time insights as they scan the aisles. This new way of interacting with products will help users more quickly identify the goods they're looking for—for instance, picking out only gluten-free beers or beers brewed in Canada—by just panning the shelves instead of individually scanning every item. "It's going to unlock a volume of information and a scale of collection that hasn't really been possible before and can create a lot of value for all the brands that want to better understand [consumer data], especially in independent stores and places where it's not as easy to get that information," Gottlieb said. Another company that has been developing AI to gamify the shopping experience is Perfect Corp., the recipient of this year's Best Outcomes, Customer Experience, award. The company, which focuses on AI and AR in the beauty and fashion industries, won this year's award for its new Real-Time Skin Analysis tool—a technology used by major brands like Sephora. The tool helps identify skin type, tone, sensitivity, texture and conditions to help come up with customized product recommendations. "The interesting thing is skin analysis is not a new idea. The dermatology industry has existed for many, many years," Wayne Liu, the chief growth officer and president of Americas at Perfect Corp., told Newsweek. "The true problem here is accessibility," he said. "The machine is pretty expensive—the cheapest one is probably $20,000—and it just sits there, so that makes it challenging for many people to get the assessment. When we talked to these doctors, we realized another problem: Because it's a big machine, you have to go to the site to do the analysis, and that's why some people just give up on treatment." Liu said Real-Time Skin Analysis has not only solved the accessibility problem but also turned a medical-like assessment into a "fun, gamified, playful" experience that is still profitable. Take makeup brand Benefit for example. The brand uses Real-Time Skin Analysis to power its Pore Analysis Tool, which, according to Perfect Corp., has been found to boost product sales 14 times over normal among those who use the technology. Customers who engaged with the Pore Analysis Tool reportedly spent twice as long on Benefit's website as well. Skinsight—another custom tool powered by Real-Time Skin Analysis and used on cruise lines like Royal Caribbean International, Carnival Cruise Line and Virgin Voyages—also prompted a 35 percent increase in AI-recommended product sales, Perfect Corp. reported. And Dr. Eunice Park, a New York–based plastic surgeon and an early adopter of Real-Time Skin Analysis, told Liu that the latest capabilities have led to a 36 percent conversion among her patients. Liu noted that Park, who had just one office when she started implementing Perfect Corp.'s technology, has now expanded to four locations. Using Park as an example, Liu argued that while AI has upended employment, it also has the potential to create new jobs. "Dr. Park probably doesn't need that many receptionists now, but in the grand scale, she actually expanded her business," Liu said. "She's actually hiring more people." "That's the high-level effect of AI. It creates more opportunities. It will probably replace current jobs, but it will create new jobs," he added. "We want to make sure AI is making this world a beautiful place. That's what we've always believed." Perfect Corp. was not the only company in the beauty space to win an award in the Brand & Retail category. Maesa received the Best Outcomes, Marketing and Creative, award for its content creation around fragrance brand Fine'ry. For Fine'ry, which launched exclusively at Target in 2023, Maesa decided to experiment with generative AI in response to its viral success on social media. "This level of engagement required high-quality content produced at scale," Maesa said in its application to Newsweek's AI Impact Awards. "Traditionally, producing creative assets of such quality required significant time and financial investment, often involving large teams of designers, editors and creative." "The introduction of AI technology enabled Maesa to cut 90 percent of the time spent and significantly reduce production costs for a similar output," the company said. "The ability to generate assets quickly and at scale allowed Maesa to allocate resources more strategically, investing in other areas of growth and innovation." Leveraging AI, Maesa's creative team helped Fine'ry revolutionize its marketing strategies by leaving creative assets to generative AI, by enhancing its user experience at pop-up exhibits, by launching a visual experience on gaming platform Roblox and by releasing AI-driven video campaigns for the Fine'ry fragrance line. To see the full list of winners and awards, visit the official page for Newsweek's AI Impact Awards.
