Sizekick is the latest company offering shoppers an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered way to find the right outfit. The German company launched its AI try-on tool, designed to reduce the number of size-related returns, according to a Tuesday (Aug. 8) press release. The company is backed by and...
The aspirational shopper, once a core target demographic for high-end brands, seems to be in a state of flux. As the traditional luxury market contends with price hikes and changing spending patterns, an interesting trend is emerging — an uptick in the travel sector. For...
Unbound Commerce has launched a mobile B2B scanning app for The Chef’s Warehouse, a distributor of specialty food products. The new app gives grocery store employees a faster, better way to check store shelves and reorder items carried by The Chef’s Warehouse, Unbound Commerce said in...
Staples has teamed with DoorDash to provide same-day deliveries on back-to-school items. The partnership, announced Monday (Aug. 7), is the latest example of retailers taking steps to take advantage of what is expected to be a record year for back-to-school spending. “Nearly 1,000 Staples U.S. locations are now available on...
Private equity firm SKKY Partners has added former Apple Retail executive Angela Ahrendts as senior operating adviser. Ahrendts will work with SKKY Partners founders Kim Kardashian and Jay Sammons and the team to identify and evaluate prospective investment opportunities, serve as a resource for the companies in which SKKY invests, and...
Barbie still has consumers in a chokehold, and brands who have partnered with Mattel or were even referenced in the movie are reaping the benefits. The most recent brand benefiting from the Barbie effect is Birkenstock, which was mentioned in the Margot Robbie film. The...
Amid the swiftly evolving retail environment, marked by economic fluctuations like inflation and restricted consumer expenditure, the concept of shop-in-shop experiences has emerged as a favored tactic for brands aiming to tap into the retail sector without bearing the full financial burdens linked with setting...
In a landscape marked by economic uncertainty, Sally Beauty is witnessing an interesting shift in consumer spending patterns. During the third quarter, Sally Beauty announced that the inclusion of the Klarna buy now, pay later payment option has led to an increase in average order value, while...
In the realm of economics, few phenomena wield as much influence over consumer behavior as inflation. This relentless upward march of prices alters the very fabric of purchasing patterns, compelling consumers to reassess their spending priorities. While niche and unique products typically find favor among...
