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From Hidden Gems to Bestsellers: How Machine Learning is Reshaping Online Retail Marketplaces

The evolution of ecommerce has seen traditional retailers such as Walmart, Target and Best Buy embrace the marketplace…

Executive Viewpoints June 27
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PwC Back-to-School Survey: To Stretch Their Budgets, 37% of Parents will Only Buy Items on Sale

A back-to-school (BTS) spending survey conducted in May by PwC has some good news for retailers: shoppers are…

Features June 27
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Resale Leaders Applaud New Congressional Recommerce Caucus

Major resellers including Etsy, Poshmark, Ebay and Depop, along with industry group American Circular Textiles, are expressing their…

News June 26
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Staples Canada Launches Electronics Trade-In Program

Staples Canada and Allstate Protection Plans have introduced Staples Trade-in by Allstate, allowing Canadians to exchange unwanted electronics…

News June 26
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J.Jill Names Retail Veteran to Top Merchandising Role

J.Jill has named Courtney O’Connor as its SVP and Chief Merchandising Officer, effective June 30, 2025. O’Connor will…

News June 26
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How ‘Process Mining’ Refines Ikea’s Rich, Plentiful Data so it Can be Put to Use

Last year, 650 million people across 30 countries visited an Ikea store, and the company’s website attracted more…

News June 26
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From Mobile Excellence Today to AI-Driven Commerce Tomorrow: Staying Relevant in the New Retail Reality

Ecommerce brands today face a critical junction. Rapid shifts in consumer behavior, combined with accelerating technological innovation, require…

Executive Viewpoints June 26
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Walmart Tests Dark Stores in its Multi-Front Effort to Improve Delivery

Walmart has pursued numerous initiatives designed to improve its delivery speed and reach over the past year, and…

News June 25
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Walmart Deploys AI-Powered Task Management and Translation Tools for Associates

Walmart is in the process of deploying AI-powered tools to meet key store associate requirements, including a task…

News June 25
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