Retail
European AI Search Engines Plan New Index With Merchant Rankings
Tuesday 19th November - 6:21 pmEcosia and Qwant have unveiled plans to create their own artificial intelligence (AI)-powered European search ...Google’s Revamped Platform Brings AI Insights, Price Comparisons to In-Store and Online Retail
Tuesday 19th November - 5:26 pmGoogle introduced new tools to elevate online and in-store shopping experiences through artificial intelligence-powered features ...3 Ways B2B Innovation Is Embedding Holiday Magic Into Supply Chains
Tuesday 19th November - 4:38 pmDuring the chaotic holiday season, delays can derail operations. Streamlined logistics, on the other hand, ...eCommerce Growth Outpaces General Retail Sales, Hits 15.6%
Tuesday 19th November - 4:20 pmDigital continued to take a larger slice of retail spending in the third quarter of ...Google Pay to Add BNPL Options From Afterpay and Klarna
Tuesday 19th November - 1:38 pmGoogle Pay is expanding its buy now, pay later (BNPL) options with the addition of ...Amazon Has No Plans to Hike Fulfillment and Referral Fees in 2025
Tuesday 19th November - 1:35 pmAmazon says it doesn’t intend to raise its merchant fulfillment and referral fees next year. In ...Walmart’s Growth Fueled by Expedited Deliveries and Resilient US Shoppers
Tuesday 19th November - 1:21 pmConsumers in the United States have shown resilience while prioritizing speed and convenience, according to ...Staples Adds Klarna’s Flexible Payment Options
Tuesday 19th November - 12:53 pmOffice supply retailer Staples now offers Klarna’s Pay Now, Pay in 4 and Financing options to customers shopping online at Staples.com. With these ...Lowe’s vs Home Depot: A Tale of Two Strategies for Professional Builders
Tuesday 19th November - 11:44 amThe everyday American consumer is dealing with an increasingly strained household budget. And, according to home ...TikTok Allows Some Creators to Add Product Links to Posts
Tuesday 19th November - 11:25 amTikTok is reportedly conducting a test that allows some creators to add product links from ...Thredd’s McCarthy on Winning in the Changing World of Issuer Processing
Tuesday 19th November - 4:00 amEarlier this month, shares of Marqeta plunged more than 30% in the wake of weaker-than-expected ...Perplexity Launches AI-Powered Shopping Assistant That Can Research and Purchase
Monday 18th November - 9:07 pmPerplexity has launched an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered shopping assistant in the U.S. and said it ...Catalog Sales Explore the Shift Toward Digital and the Power of Physical
Monday 18th November - 4:01 pmIt was 72 pages and every kid’s dream. Before the tsunami of Amazon and eCommerce ...AI Verse Tops Human Poetry in Reader Study, Rattling Creative Markets
Monday 18th November - 3:56 pmArtificial intelligence poets are stealing the spotlight, with new research showing their verses outshine human-crafted ...Instacart Offers Members an ‘Express Lane’ for $0 Holiday Deliveries
Monday 18th November - 1:59 pmInstacart has introduced “Express Lane,” a holiday-themed perk for Instacart+ members. Announced Monday (Nov. 18), Express Lane ...AI Video Tool Scams Target Content Creators
Monday 18th November - 12:14 pmCybersecurity researchers have uncovered a sophisticated malware campaign using fake AI video generation software to ...This Week in AI: Shopping Overhaul Sweeps Tech as Giants Roll Out Automated Agents
Friday 15th November - 5:13 pmOpenAI is leading a wave of artificial intelligence (AI) commerce innovation with its upcoming “Operator” ...Alibaba Says AI Drives Growth in Retail and Cloud Businesses
Friday 15th November - 4:57 pmAlibaba Group saw its offerings in artificial intelligence (AI) drive growth in both its retail ...From Sneaker Obsession to D2C Success: How Richard Brown Built Proof Culture
Friday 15th November - 2:15 pmProof Culture founder and CEO Richard Brown’s love of sneakers began long before he ever ...Discover and Telered Partner on Payment Solutions in Panama
Friday 15th November - 2:09 pmDiscover Financial Services and Telered, the main processor of electronic transactions and payment methods in Panama, ...October Retail Sales Up Overall but Online Sales Slow
Friday 15th November - 1:45 pmOctober retail sales were up 0.4%, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Although U.S. ...OpenAI Readies ‘Operator’ Agent With eCommerce
Friday 15th November - 12:25 pmOpenAI reportedly plans to release an autonomous computer-controlling agent called “Operator,” marking a significant advance ...Mastercard: Credential Lifecycle Management Helps Merchants Dodge Decline Frictions
Friday 15th November - 4:02 amCard declines impact both merchants and consumers. And from expired cards to lost accounts, there’s no ...Amazon Innovates on Alexa and ‘Hauls’ in a New Shopping Experience
Friday 15th November - 4:01 amWith a nod to digital engagement and the fast-approaching holiday shopping season, Levi’s launched the ...Amazon’s Pay-Per-Visit Health Plan Adds Health and Beauty Services
Thursday 14th November - 4:21 pmAmazon has added new health and beauty-related services to its healthcare offering. The company announced Thursday ...7-Eleven Owner Seven & i Considers Management Buyout
Thursday 14th November - 3:49 pmSeven & i Holdings, owner of the 7-Eleven convenience store chain, said Wednesday (Nov. 13) ...Sally Beauty Plans Move Away From B2B Distribution
Thursday 14th November - 2:08 pmSally Beauty Holdings is taking steps to refresh its brand and modernize its customer experience. “We ...Intellicheck CEO Sees Demand for Banking ID Verification as Fraudsters Grow Bolder
Thursday 14th November - 1:12 pmInvestors sent Intellicheck shares lower by 12% Thursday morning (Nov. 14) on a slight revenue ...Apple’s AI-Powered Smart Home Hub May Be Able to Order Groceries
Thursday 14th November - 11:58 amApple’s reported upcoming artificial intelligence (AI)-powered display, launching as early as March, could shake up the ...Meta to Appeal EC Decision in Facebook Marketplace Antitrust Case
Thursday 14th November - 11:26 amMeta said Thursday (Nov. 14) that it will appeal the European Commission’s (EC) decision in a ...MoneyLion CEO: Checkout Extends Our Evolution From Neobank to Financial Services Marketplace
Thursday 14th November - 4:03 amCall it a financial services ecosystem or even a financial services marketplace. But don’t call ...Amazon Launches $20-or-Less Discount Store ‘Amazon Haul’
Wednesday 13th November - 3:39 pmAmazon introduced a new store for products priced at $20 or less. “Amazon Haul” offers U.S. ...Grocery Giant Ahold Delhaize’s Cyber Incident Signals Wider Digital Achilles’ Heel
Wednesday 13th November - 11:46 amDigital infrastructures now sit at the heart of almost every business operation. While this interconnectedness ...Instacart CEO: Retailer Integrations Streamline Shopping, Drive Growth
Tuesday 12th November - 7:40 pmInstacart’s expansion of retailer integrations and the implementation of advanced technology have streamlined the shopping ...Inflation Cooldown: Fed Sees Progress but Warns of a Slow Burn
Tuesday 12th November - 6:11 pmThere’s data, and then there’s everyday reality. The October reading for the Consumer Price Index will ...Shopify Boosts AI and Unified Commerce Tools for Merchants
Tuesday 12th November - 1:57 pmA major focus for Shopify has been ensuring its merchants are equipped to reach consumers ...Online Grocery Prices Dip for First Time Since Pandemic
Tuesday 12th November - 1:27 pmOnline grocery costs reportedly fell last month, their first dip since the COVID-19 pandemic. The cost ...AI Photography Wave Reshapes eCommerce Visuals
Tuesday 12th November - 11:34 amA growing crop of AI photography tools is promising to help online retailers create new ...Fleek Raises $20 Million to Expand Secondhand Apparel Platform
Tuesday 12th November - 10:03 amLondon-based startup Fleek reportedly raised $20.4 million to expand its secondhand clothing platform. Fleek works with ...Ahold Delhaize Reports Breach at Pharmacy and eCommerce
Monday 11th November - 7:14 pmGrocery giant Ahold Delhaize said Friday (Nov. 8) that it detected a cybersecurity issue within its ...Meta Testing Experiential Retail to Sell Ray-Ban Smart Glasses
Monday 11th November - 6:42 pmMeta is promoting its Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses at a Meta Lab pop-up store in Los Angeles ...Singles’ Day Sales Growth Slows Amid China’s Economic Challenges
Monday 11th November - 4:09 pmRetail sales made during China’s annual Singles’ Day shopping event reportedly slowed again this year ...Sezzle Launches BNPL Partnership With Outdoor Retailer Backcountry
Monday 11th November - 1:38 pmBackcountry, an online outdoor equipment and cycling retailer, has launched a partnership with Sezzle. The collaboration ...41% of Zillennials Prioritize Price Over Brand Loyalty in Shopping
Monday 11th November - 4:00 amZillennials — who were born between 1991 and 1999 — are reshaping the retail market ...The Rise of Social Commerce: How Brands Are Shaping the Future of Online Shopping
Friday 8th November - 7:35 pmThe integration of social media and eCommerce has led to the rise of social commerce, ...Voice AI Orders Go Mainstream With QSRs Leading the Way
Friday 8th November - 6:54 pmThat robot voice taking your Taco Bell order isn’t just an experiment — it’s handled ...Amazon Combines Fulfillment Networks to Better Compete in Grocery Business
Friday 8th November - 6:22 pmAmazon is reportedly combining the fulfillment networks of its Whole Foods Market and Amazon Fresh ...Shopify, Amazon and Google Heat Up AI Retail Race
Friday 8th November - 3:30 pmTech players are positioning themselves in artificial intelligence-powered retail, with Coveo adding personalization tools to ...CarGurus: Shifting Car-Buying Process Online Boosts Customer Satisfaction
Friday 8th November - 11:03 amOffering car dealers and shoppers value beyond the leads it has traditionally delivered is paying ...New Data: Amazon Expands Grocery Reach, but Walmart Maintains Delivery Edge
Friday 8th November - 4:01 amAmazon’s latest move into the grocery sector, through a new partnership with Mexican grocery delivery ...Small Businesses That Sell Online Outpace Brick-and-Mortar Store Sales
Friday 8th November - 4:00 amSmall- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) that focus on online sales outperform those that rely on ...Report: BNPL and Loyalty Features Top List of Embedded Finance Priorities at Retail
Friday 8th November - 4:00 amFirms are continuously enhancing their payments acceptance offerings to meet customers’ expectations for smooth online ...Amazon Unveils Immersive Virtual Holiday Shopping Platform
Thursday 7th November - 6:54 pmAmazon is rolling out the Virtual Holiday Shop, a new digital space for consumers looking ...AI Firms Join Forces With eCommerce Giants to Improve Shopper Conversion
Thursday 7th November - 6:24 pmCoveo’s recent partnership with Shopify highlights a trend of artificial intelligence (AI) companies teaming up ...Boar’s Head Recall and Store Closures Eat Into Ahold Delhaize Sales
Thursday 7th November - 2:02 pmGrocery giant Ahold Delhaize saw quarterly sales dip amid product recalls and store closures. The company’s quarterly earnings, released ...More Than Half of Consumers Want Smarter Shopping Experiences
Thursday 7th November - 4:00 amConsumer expectations around shopping are changing, with higher demand for personalized, artificial intelligence (AI)-driven experiences ...MercadoLibre Q3: Credit Growth and Fulfillment Fuel Top Line, but Margin Pressure Hits Shares
Wednesday 6th November - 9:23 pmMercadoLibre’s most recent results show double-digit growth in key metrics such as gross merchandise volume ...Coupang’s Loyalty Program Drives Engagement as Company Expands Services
Wednesday 6th November - 7:31 pmFor Coupang founder and CEO Bom Kim, a key customer engagement tool for the multinational eCommerce ...Report: EU Questions Retailers in Visa and Mastercard Fee Controversy
Wednesday 6th November - 4:10 pmThe European Commission has reportedly launched a probe into whether Mastercard and Visa’s fees are ...CVS CEO: ‘Lots of Headwinds in This Market’
Wednesday 6th November - 1:25 pmCVS Health’s third-quarter earnings results released Wednesday (Nov. 6) reflected the company’s ongoing efforts to ...Malls Making a Comeback? Simon Property Group Says They Are
Tuesday 5th November - 8:10 pmThe mall, once seen as a relic of a bygone retail era, is once again ...Tech Giants Bet Big Spenders Will Use Their Cameras Instead of Search to Find What They Want to Buy
Tuesday 5th November - 5:35 pmGoogle’s deployment of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered visual search tools signals Silicon Valley’s broader push to ...Goodbye Treasure Hunts? AI Reshapes Online Thrifting
Tuesday 5th November - 4:30 pmThe digital equivalent of rummaging through clothing racks may soon become a relic as ThredUp ...GoodRx and CVS Sued for Suppressing Pharmacy Reimbursement
Tuesday 5th November - 3:44 pmSmaller pharmacies are accusing GoodRx and CVS of colluding to suppress generic prescription drug reimbursements. As Reuters reported Tuesday (Nov. 5), drug ...Target Plans Holiday-Themed Upgrades In Store and Online
Tuesday 5th November - 12:01 pmTarget is getting a holiday makeover as retailers prepare for a potentially tepid shopping season. The retailer announced recently ...How Soft-Linked Signals Are Securing the Future of Seamless Payments
Tuesday 5th November - 11:00 amWhen it comes to digital commerce, payers and businesses are clear on one thing: they ...Retailers Cut Christmas-Themed Item Orders Ahead of Lukewarm Holiday
Tuesday 5th November - 9:17 amAs the holiday shopping season begins, expect to see fewer Christmas-themed items in stores. Retailers such ...Mastercard: Tokenized Payments Turn Make-or-Break Checkout Moments Into Sales
Tuesday 5th November - 4:00 amSeamless checkout is a winning mantra for retailers looking to capture sales and delight their ...Walmart EVP: Digital Helps Create ‘Moments of Serendipity’ In-Store for 100 Million Weekly Shoppers
Tuesday 5th November - 4:00 amAs consumers’ retail expectations rapidly evolve, Walmart is looking to omnichannel technology to revitalize the ...The RealReal’s CEO Shares From Platform’s ‘Growth Playbook’ After Strong Q3
Monday 4th November - 9:38 pmFor Rati Sahi Levesque, newly appointed CEO at secondhand luxury goods marketplace The RealReal, her first ...Zaelab Acquires Trellis to Bolster B2B eCommerce Offerings
Monday 4th November - 4:05 pmDigital commerce company Zaelab has acquired B2B-focused digital commerce and marketing solutions agency Trellis. The acquisition bolsters Zaelab’s service ...How Small Businesses Are Leveraging Tech to Stand Out in eCommerce Crowd
Monday 4th November - 3:12 pmWith the holiday season fast approaching, small businesses are leaning into tech from targeted social ...Lowe’s Targets Subscribers With Personalized Home Repair Support
Monday 4th November - 2:06 pmThe Lowe’s Digital Home Platform, announced by the home improvement retailer Monday (Nov. 4), gives ...Vitamin Shoppe Owner Franchise Group Filing for Bankruptcy
Sunday 3rd November - 8:12 pmFranchise Group (FRG), owner of Vitamin Shoppe and Pet Supplies Plus, is filing for bankruptcy. The ...As Consumers Plan Their Thanksgiving Shopping, AI Stirs the Pot
Saturday 2nd November - 4:00 amThanksgiving has come a long way from its pilgrim origins — this year, the robots ...
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