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Kroger SVP Valerie Jabbar Retires — Third Top Exec to Depart this Year
The departures follow the appointment of Greg Foran to CEO of Kroger in February. Foran previously led Walmart U.S.
News May 26
From Alexa to ChatGPT: The AI Shopping Race is Rewriting Retail Media
In the last few weeks, Amazon embedded an AI shopping assistant into its search bar, OpenAI launched product feed ads inside ChatGPT, and the largest AI platforms in the world…
Executive Viewpoints May 26
AI Commerce Depends on Open, Foundational Location Data
The shift toward autonomous AI shopping agents is accelerating, moving agentic commerce from an experimental concept to an operational reality. As consumers increasingly rely on AI assistants to discover, evaluate…
Executive Viewpoints May 25
Ross Stores Boosts Sales 21% in Q1, Plans 100+ New Stores in 2026
James Conroy, CEO and Director of Ross Stores said brand modernization efforts and a more entrepreneurial culture are paying off.
News May 22
Pretty Products, Ugly Lawsuits: Legal Risks Facing Beauty Brands
The beauty industry is increasingly targeted with consumer claims, including class action litigation, particularly in consumer-friendly states such as New York, California and Washington. Pursuant to the 2026 Lex Machina…
Executive Viewpoints May 22
Williams Sonoma Boosts Q1 Revenue 4.4%, Promotes Insider as Pottery Barn Leader
Williams Sonoma, coming off a solid Q1 that saw net revenues increase 4.4% to $1.8 billion, has named company veteran Jennifer Kellor as the new President of Pottery Barn. The…
News May 21
Walmart Q1 Results: Higher Gas Prices Strain Household Budgets
Fuel-driven budget pressure is changing consumer behavior and adding new cost headwinds for Walmart.
News May 21
Authentic Brands Group Adds Lee to Portfolio, Preps for IPO
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect additional information. Authentic Brands Group (ABG) has purchased the 137-year-old Lee denim brand from Kontoor Brands, Inc. ABG, with a brand…
News May 21
Backroom Problems Hiding in Plain Sight
Walk the backroom of almost any grocery store, and you will find the same thing: shelves stuffed with product, pallets stacked everywhere and a team that spends most of its…
Executive Viewpoints May 21
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