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Retailers like Walmart, Target, Amazon, L’Oréal Paris, and Guitar Center are rapidly deploying AI-powered chat assistants to transform the shopping experience. Walmart’s Sparky leads the charge,...
READ MORENew tariffs are now in effect. The global response has been tense, with industries abroad feeling the impact and market optimism tempered by unresolved legal and economic doubts. Key Takeaways The...
READ MOREWalmart is consolidating its growing roster of AI agents into four “super agents” aimed at shoppers, employees, suppliers and advertisers, and developers, streamlining previously fragmented tools...
READ MOREAmazon is investing $4 billion to triple its rural delivery network by the end of 2026, aiming to deliver one billion more packages annually and add 100,000 local jobs. This strategic move...
READ MOREWalmart Marketplace is rapidly expanding its presence in the trading card and collectibles sector, reporting over 200% growth in card sales year-over-year. Key initiatives include enhanced grading...
READ MOREWalmart is capitalizing on early holiday shopping trends by offering sellers five limited-time incentives, including discounts on multichannel fulfillment, expanded global shipping options,...
READ MOREA July survey by Wunderkind found that only 23% of consumers feel more financially secure than earlier in the year, with most still worried about prices, tariffs, and the broader economy....
READ MOREAt Norwegian grocery stores, electronic shelf labels allow prices to change within seconds, responding to competitors and market shifts. This technology, increasingly present in U.S. chains like...
READ MORERetail therapy remains a popular coping mechanism as Americans face financial pressures, with many turning to “buy now, pay later” programs to fuel these purchases. Nearly half of consumers say...
READ MOREWalmart is launching four AI-powered “super agents” aimed at customers, employees, suppliers, and developers to streamline operations and improve digital shopping. These agentic AI tools will...
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