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Connected Data will Make or Break Cyber Week

This Black Friday, retailers face a high-stakes balancing act. Consumers are still shopping but are more selective about when, where and how…

Petsense Celebrates 20 Years with Nearly $1 Million in Shelter Donations

Petsense by Tractor Supply is marking two decades with its “20th Birthday PAWTY” this month, highlighting nearly $1 million in donations to…

Amazon Beefs up Lens Visual Search Tool with AI, Rufus

Amazon is taking its Lens visual search to the next level with the debut of Lens Live, which will automatically scan items…

Barnes & Noble College, GameSquare Team Up for Esports Events at 1,100 Campus Bookstores

Recognizing that gaming and esports have become integral parts of the higher education experience, Barnes & Noble College, a division of Barnes…

The Future of Retail CX: How Autonomous AI Agents are Redefining Contact Centers

Retail contact centers are under constant pressure to deliver fast, reliable and high-quality service even as consumer expectations rise and staffing challenges…

Schnucks Enhances Fresh Item Management with AI-Powered Solutions

Schnucks has deployed the Fresh Item Management Solutions from Logile across its 114 supermarkets as it seeks to refine production forecasting and…

Best Buy Partners with Uber Eats for On-Demand Delivery

Best Buy will facilitate delivery from its more than 800 stores via Uber Eats, giving shoppers the ability to order electronics, appliances…

Intent is Just the Beginning in the Age of Agents

I recently read an article by Ann Smarty on intent-based optimization which was a nice, clear articulation of how search engine optimization…

Asos Adopts AI-Enhanced Platform to Improve Supply Chain Transparency

Online apparel retailer Asos has partnered with TrusTrace to enhance supply chain resilience and support compliance across its global value chain. Asos…

Skullcandy Gains Access to First-Party Customer Data with Post-Purchase QR Code Solution

Like many brands that have been sold primarily through retail and wholesale channels, headphone and gaming brand Skullcandy had few opportunities to…

Tariff-Proofing Retail: Why Digital Subscriptions and Gifts Matter Now

Most retailers are worried about the impact of the new tariff regulations on sales in 2025. Even for products made in America,…

Delivering More than Products: How to Make Subscription Shipping Seamless

The subscription economy is booming. According to recent data from UPS Capital Insurance Company, Inc., 57% of consumers surveyed subscribe to multiple…

Dollar Tree Partners with Uber Eats for Delivery from Nearly 9,000 Stores

Dollar Tree has partnered with Uber Eats for same-day on-demand delivery from its nearly 9,000 stores across the country. Uber has now…

Walgreens, Now Privately Held, Names New CEO

Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA), now privately owned following its March 2025 $10 billion acquisition by Sycamore Partners, has named Mike Motz as…

Exclusive Q&A: Why Tariff Upheavals Create a Space to Talk About Circular Commerce

One can argue about the economic value of tariffs themselves, but the uncertainty of U.S. trade policy under the current administration is…

Unravelling Risk: Why Climate is Fashion’s Next Financial Reckoning

In fashion, timing is everything. But climate change is turning the industry’s greatest strength – speed – into a liability. The sector’s…

Warby Parker Teams Up with College Football QB Arch Manning

Warby Parker has inked a three-year partnership with Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning, a glasses wearer since the age of three and…

UPDATE: New Claire’s Owner to Keep Nearly 800 Stores Open

[Update as of Aug. 27, 2025] More details about Ames Watson’s plans for Claire’s have been reported by WWD, citing court documents….

Staples to Pilot Stanton Optical Shop-in-Shops this Fall in Pennsylvania

Staples has partnered with Now Optics to bring the company’s Stanton Optical retail brand into its stores this fall, starting with locations…

Why U.S. Retailers Should Take a Page from Europe’s In-Store Advertising Playbook

Modern retail media is built on clicks, but the overwhelming majority of conversions still happen in the aisles. Every square foot between…

Skechers to Reward College Designers with Paws for a Cause Scholarship

For the third year, Skechers will sponsor the Paws for a Cause Design Scholarship, rewarding college students and helping pets in need…

Save A Lot Promotes COO to Top Post

Save A Lot has named Bill Mayo, the supermarket’s current COO, as its new CEO. Current leader Fred Boehler will be stepping…

Lululemon Names First C-Level AI Officer

Lululemon has tapped AI and retail veteran Ranju Das for a newly created position, Chief AI and Technology Officer, effective Sept. 2,…

How Pre-Orders Give Brands Flexibility to Thrive During Unprecedented Times

Think back five years. COVID-19 had a ripple effect on the global supply chain, throwing the retail industry into upheaval. Brands pivoted…

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