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From D2C to A2A: How Agentic Shopping is Rewriting Ecommerce Catalog Strategy

Imagine you’re searching for the best shoes for trail running in wet climates. Instead of starting on Google or Amazon, more consumers are now turning to answer engines like ChatGPT…

Executive Viewpoints September 9

Macy’s Marks Four Decades of I.N.C. Brand with Christian Siriano Collaboration

Macy’s is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the I.N.C. women’s ready-to-wear private label brand by recruiting noted designer Christian Siriano as Creative Director and Curator of its fall collection. “For…

News September 8

Walmart to Offer Associates Free OpenAI Training in 2026

As part of its $1 billion commitment to employee skills enhancement, Walmart has collaborated with OpenAI to offer frontline and office-based associates free access to AI training beginning next year.…

News September 8

Office Depot’s New Pickup Promise: 15 Minutes or a $15 Coupon

Office Depot has launched its “15-Minute Pickup Promise” at Office Depot and OfficeMax stores nationwide. Qualifying mobile or online orders will be ready for in-store or curbside pickup within 15…

News September 8

The Challenge of Retail Data Security in 2025: Balancing Personalization and Protection

Retail has reached a stage where customers desire and demand personalization. In the present world, people expect to get products and services that are relevant to them based on their…

Executive Viewpoints September 8

The Experience Equation: What Retailers Need to Get Right

Featuring: Melissa Gonzalez, Principal at The Design Firm MG2 In an age of instant delivery, why are so many consumers still making the trip to the store?  In this episode…

Podcasts September 8
Harry & David holiday display for future pop-up store.

Harry & David, Things Remembered will be Popping Up for Holiday 2025

Gourmet food brand Harry & David and personalization retailer Things Remembered — both part of the 1-800-Flowers.com portfolio of brands — plan to expand their retail presence this holiday season…

News September 5

Skechers Debuts First U.S. Performance Store in Miami

Skechers has opened its fifth “Performance” store — and its first in the U.S. — at Miami’s Dolphin Mall, which attracts 36 million visitors annually. The 26,017-square-foot factory mall store…

News September 5

Gap Ventures into Beauty Space, Starting with 150 Old Navy Stores

Gap Inc. will add beauty and personal care products to its offerings as it seeks a share of this $100 billion category. The retailer will start with test-and-learn pilots of…

News September 5
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