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Amazon to Shutter Fresh Stores in the UK, Focus Instead on Whole Foods, Grocery Delivery

Amazon’s new UK grocery strategy includes a stronger emphasis on delivery, including the addition of same-day perishables delivery in 2026 and a shift in its brick-and-mortar strategy: the retailer will…

News September 24
The debut NikeSkims collection.

NikeSkims Collaboration with Kim Kardashian Debuts This Week

The debut line includes seven collections across 58 silhouettes, offering over 10,000 ways to combine different pieces.

News September 24

The Evolution of Marketplaces and the Impact of Agentic AI for Retailers and Ecommerce

Marketplaces have been redefining retail for more than two decades, but we are now at a major inflection point. Just as the rise of ecommerce transformed the way people buy…

Executive Viewpoints September 24

Exclusive: Why Stanley is Investing in a Free Recycling Program for its Used Drinkware

Stanley 1913 can certainly show the receipts when it comes to sustainability. Its reusable drink containers are durable, giving them a longer life, and they’re manufactured with an impressive 65%…

Features September 24

Albertsons Adds Travel Booking to Loyalty Program Perks

Albertsons has added For U Travel, a booking service for both air and non-air travel, into its For U loyalty program. Powered by Expedia, the feature provides travel planning as…

News September 23
AI-powered search is changing the ecommerce game.

How Google is Helping Marketers Adapt to the First AI-Powered Holiday Season

The introduction of AI into online search is precipitating a massive shift in the way users navigate the web. In fact, since Google first introduced its AI Overviews experience —…

Features September 23

How AI Agents are Reshaping Online Fraud Ahead of a Busy Holiday Season

During the back-to-school shopping rush, malicious AI agents took advantage of seasonal deals and promotional campaigns to gather valuable intelligence — learning customer behavior, probing the limits of fraud detection…

Executive Viewpoints September 23

Resale Leader ThredUp Revamps Brand Identity, Adds AI-Powered Discovery Tools

ThredUp has debuted fresh branding and an array of new tools for buyers and sellers as the platform marks 16 years in operation, during which time resale has moved from…

News September 22

Pacsun Takes Co-Creation to the Next Level with New Youth Advisory Council

Pacsun wants to make it clear that it doesn’t just sell products to young consumers; it listens to them. The brand introduced its new Pacsun Youth Advisory Council — a…

News September 22
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