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Agentic Commerce Meets Retail ROI: How the Affiliate Model Powers the Future of AI-Led Shopping
When autonomous shopping agents start making product decisions on behalf of consumers at scale, the retail world will change forever. Retailers already are experimenting with AI-powered product recommendations, dynamic promotions…
Executive Viewpoints October 9
Grateful Dead Flies High at Aviator Nation Stores to Mark Band’s 60th Anniversary
Aviator Nation, the lifestyle brand inspired by a 1970’s-era California vibe, wanted to mark the 60th anniversary of the iconic (and apparently undying) Grateful Dead. During a three-night “Dead &…
News October 8
Amazon Pharmacy Kiosks to Deliver Prescriptions Right in the Doctor’s Office
Amazon will deploy Amazon Pharmacy Kiosks in select One Medical offices across the greater Los Angeles area beginning in December, giving patients access to their prescriptions within minutes of their…
News October 8
Instacart Tightens TikTok Retail Media Integration
A new Instacart integration with TikTok will enable select CPG advertisers to tap into the grocery services platform’s first-party retail media data, helping these advertisers enhance campaign targeting, drive purchases…
News October 8
REI Co-op to Close Three Stores Including NYC SoHo Flagship
REI will also shutter its Boston store and its Paramus, New Jersey location, according to a spokesperson.
News October 8
Listen Now: Pacsun’s Formula for Relevance: Youth Culture + Co-Creation
Legacy brands from the Y2K era are making a big comeback, not by simply repackaging but by reinventing themselves for a digital-native generation that is pining for a non-digital era.…
Features October 8
Inventory Management: Today’s Most Critical Discipline in the Retail Industry
This spring, American Eagle Outfitters announced a $75 million inventory write-down and withdrew its fiscal guidance for 2025, citing macroeconomic uncertainty and operational challenges. The retail landscape is becoming more…
Executive Viewpoints October 8
Ikea Parent Buys AI-Powered Logistics Solution to Enhance Home Delivery CX
Ingka Investments, the investment firm of Ikea parent company Ingka Group, has acquired U.S.-based logistics tech company Locus. The purchase will provide Ikea with an AI-powered logistics management platform featuring…
News October 7
Uniqlo Plans 11 New U.S. Stores in 2026
Japanese apparel retailer Uniqlo will add 11 stores to its U.S. retail footprint next spring and summer, according to Fast Company. The new locations will include four NYC sites and…
News October 7
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