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The Internet Wasn’t Built for AI; That’s a Problem for Shoppers

AI is reshaping how consumers shop, both on the surface and behind the scenes. From smart recommendations to…

Executive Viewpoints November 10

How Visa is Preparing for the Agentic Commerce Era

Featuring: Rob Cameron, Global Head of Acceptance Solutions, Visa  As AI transforms how people discover and shop, one…

Podcast November 10
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After 4 Years, Gap Returns to UK High Street with London Stores

In July 2021 Gap announced it would close all 81 stores in the UK and Ireland, but today…

News November 7
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Chewy Buys Horse Health Brand SmartEquine

Chewy has purchased SmartEquine — a U.S. provider of equine health products with a proprietary subscription-based supplement program…

News November 7
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Training Without Consent is Risky Business: What Business Owners Need to Know About the Proposed AI Accountability and Data Protection Act

AI is a great tool to enhance human creativity through designing and creating new content, creating new and…

Executive Viewpoints November 7
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Despite Economic Pressures, NRF Forecasts First Trillion-Dollar Holiday Season

The National Retail Federation (NRF) predicts that spending from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31 will increase by 3.7%…

News November 6
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A look at the first Ulta Beauty store in the Middle East.

Ulta Beauty Enters the Middle East

Ulta Beauty will open its first store in the Middle East on Nov. 7, located at The Avenues…

News November 6
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Wayfair to Test Smaller Store Format with First Ohio Location

With four large-format store openings in the pipeline, Wayfair is now planning to test a smaller-format location with…

News November 6
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The ‘Polar Opposite of Fast Fashion’: Topdrawer’s Stores Showcase Products Made to Last

Lots of retailers try to “localize” their brick-and-mortar stores to reflect and represent the town or city in…

Features November 6
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