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Daniel Danker, Walmart's new EVP of AI Acceleration, Product and Design.

Walmart Snags Top Instacart Exec to Lead AI Efforts as it Unveils Plans for AI ‘Super Agents’

On Wednesday, July 23, Instacart’s Chief Product Officer, Daniel Danker, shared on LinkedIn that he is leaving the grocery platform is to lead Walmart’s AI initiatives. Then on Thursday, Walmart…

News July 24
Brian Monahan, newly appointed head of Albertsons Media Collective.

Albertsons Names New Retail Media Head

Albertsons Companies has appointed Brian Monahan as the new head of its retail media division, Albertsons Media Collective, effective July 21. A recognized leader in retail media, Monahan has managed…

News July 24

Why the Second Sale Matters More than the First

The first purchase is cause for celebration, but it’s the second sale that really matters. That’s when a shopper starts to bring real opportunity for your brand to grow. It…

Executive Viewpoints July 24
Functional hydration brand Liquid I.V. was one of the best-selling products this Prime Day.

Inside One of Prime Day’s Biggest Success Stories — Liquid I.V.

There’s no denying the power of Amazon Prime Day: The annual sales event is now as much a summer staple as sandals and soft serve, and it once again broke…

Features July 24
Guitar Center's new AI assistant, Rig Advisor.

Guitar Center Aims to Turn Stores into ‘Tech-Powered Music Hubs’ with New AI Assistant

Guitar Center has launched an AI-powered shopping assistant, available not online, but rather on the store floor. The mobile-based Rig Advisor is designed to give musicians an easy way to…

News July 23
Some of the styles that will be featured during Pacsun's Super Brand Day on TikTok Shop.

Pacsun to Host Week-Long TikTok Shop Event with 24-Hour Livestream from LA

Pacsun will host a week-long Super Brand Day shopping event on TikTok Shop from July 24-30, featuring the launch of new styles, exclusive discounts, creator appearances and a series of…

News July 23
Backpack from Target personalization station

Target Brings Back BTS Personalization Stations at 500 Stores

Target is looking to continue the back-to-school sales momentum with ongoing sales on school essentials and the return of its personalization stations, which let students customize their school and dorm…

News July 23

It’s Your Relationship: The Hidden Cost of Sending Customers Off-Site for Verification

Brands are investing more than ever in building direct relationships with their customers. First-party permissioned data is now the foundation of marketing, loyalty, and personalization strategies. But one critical moment…

Executive Viewpoints July 23
Retail Remix podcast featuring True Religion's Tina Blake.

Listen Now: True Religion’s Secret to Winning Over Gen Z

Five years after filing for its second bankruptcy, True Religion is back and better than ever under new owners. Since emerging from Chapter 11 the company has been on a…

Features July 23
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