Data & Analytics

Beyond Tariffs: The Real Supply Chain Risk Fashion Brands Aren’t Talking About

If the last few years have taught us anything, it’s that supply chain disruption is no longer the exception. It’s the norm….

Why Personalization Guesses, but Context Understands

For years, personalization has been retail’s magic word. The promise was simple: show each shopper exactly what they want, and they’ll buy…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

When AI Answers Everything, Loyalty is Your Brand’s Insurance Policy

Imagine typing “best summer dresses for wedding under $150” into Google and instead of the usual list of links, you’re presented with…

Sephora Launches Platform for Creator-Curated Digital Storefronts

Sephora has debuted My Sephora Storefront, an affiliate platform that gives U.S. influencers a new opportunity to build shoppable digital storefronts and…

Amazon Debuts Abu Dhabi Fulfillment Center Designed to Support SMBs

Amazon, in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), has opened its first fulfillment center in the UAE’s capital city. The…

PepsiCo and Unilever Spearhead New Sustainable Agriculture Initiative

PepsiCo, Unilever and other major retail and food and beverage companies have launched “STEP (Supporting Trusted Engagement and Partnership) Up for Ag,”…

Holiday Sales Predictions Vary, but One Thing is Clear — AI will be a Winner

Sales forecasts from Deloitte and Salesforce predict relatively rosy sales this holiday season, but not everyone is predicting a blockbuster holiday —…

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