Inventory & Merchandising

1-800-Flowers Adds DoorDash to its Delivery Options

1-800-Flowers.com has added DoorDash to its bouquet of delivery options from nearly 700 florists that are part of BloomNet, 1-800-Flowers’ business network….

Target Lowers Prices on 3,000 Essential Products, Boosts Food Bank Contributions

With many SNAP recipients still in limbo, low-income consumers are definitely feeling the squeeze, so Target will cut prices this month on…

Growth of Amazon Haul Highlights Continued Consumer Demand for Low-Cost Goods (even if They Come from China)

Amazon Haul, first introduced in November 2024, had a strong first year despite the tariffs that have challenged it and competitors in…

Exclusive Q&A: New Helzberg Store Concept Sparkles for Younger Jewelry Shoppers

Jewelry is meant to be timeless, but the process of buying jewelry — particularly big-moment purchases like engagement and wedding rings —…

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 Gap is marking its…

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 and personalized nutrition plans…

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% to 4.2% over the…

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 its new Columbus, Ohio…

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 which they reside, but…

Strengthening Supply Chain Resilience and Limiting Risk Exposure in North American Supply Chains Amid Tariff and Onshoring Discussions

As companies adjust their supply chains to navigate geopolitical tensions, tariffs and disruptions, many are moving sourcing closer to home. That doesn’t…

Instacart Debuts AI Grocery Suite, Powers Customer-Facing Agentic Tech for Kroger

Instacart has introduced a suite of AI solutions specifically designed for the complexities of grocery retailing, featuring a white-label customer-facing agentic AI-powered…

Agentic Commerce is a Huge Opportunity for Retailers; it’s Also a Liability Storm

AI agents that shop on behalf of consumers are moving from concept to reality. Visa and Mastercard are giving AI agents their…

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Inventory & Merchandising

1-800-Flowers Adds DoorDash to its Delivery Options

Target Lowers Prices on 3,000 Essential Products, Boosts Food Bank Contributions

Growth of Amazon Haul Highlights Continued Consumer Demand for Low-Cost Goods (even if They Come from China)

Exclusive Q&A: New Helzberg Store Concept Sparkles for Younger Jewelry Shoppers

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

Chewy Buys Horse Health Brand SmartEquine

Despite Economic Pressures, NRF Forecasts First Trillion-Dollar Holiday Season

Wayfair to Test Smaller Store Format with First Ohio Location

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

Strengthening Supply Chain Resilience and Limiting Risk Exposure in North American Supply Chains Amid Tariff and Onshoring Discussions

Instacart Debuts AI Grocery Suite, Powers Customer-Facing Agentic Tech for Kroger

Agentic Commerce is a Huge Opportunity for Retailers; it’s Also a Liability Storm

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5 Essential Tax Truths for Growing Midmarket Companies

The Agentic Engine Powering Profit-Driven Merchandising

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AI at a Crossroads: Leadership, Ethics, and ROI

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