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Artificial intelligence
fromDigiday
5 hours ago

AI talk at retail events shifts to proving real results, defining a true strategy

AI has evolved from experimentation to a focus on proven strategies and increased productivity in retail.
fromFuturism
20 hours ago
E-Commerce

Target Warns That If Its AI Shopping Agent Makes an Expensive Mistake, You'll Have to Pay for It

Big box retailers are shifting responsibility for AI errors onto consumers, highlighting a troubling trend in the retail industry's use of artificial intelligence.
Artificial intelligence
fromDigiday
5 hours ago

AI talk at retail events shifts to proving real results, defining a true strategy

AI has evolved from experimentation to a focus on proven strategies and increased productivity in retail.
E-Commerce
fromFuturism
20 hours ago

Target Warns That If Its AI Shopping Agent Makes an Expensive Mistake, You'll Have to Pay for It

Big box retailers are shifting responsibility for AI errors onto consumers, highlighting a troubling trend in the retail industry's use of artificial intelligence.
more#artificial-intelligence
E-Commerce
fromDigiday
5 hours ago

Digiday+ Research: Retailers take a more complex approach to loyalty

Retailers increasingly rely on complex loyalty programs to enhance brand loyalty and adapt to changing market dynamics.
#marketing
Social media marketing
fromInc
43 minutes ago

These Marketing Leaders Were Asked How They'd Spend an Extra $1 Million-and Their Answers Reveal Where Social Is Headed

Increased marketing budgets should focus on user-generated content and in-person events to drive engagement and conversions.
Marketing
fromForbes
6 days ago

Why Understanding Moments Matters More Than Reach

Marketers should focus on connecting brands to cultural moments rather than just measuring reach and impressions.
Social media marketing
fromInc
43 minutes ago

These Marketing Leaders Were Asked How They'd Spend an Extra $1 Million-and Their Answers Reveal Where Social Is Headed

Increased marketing budgets should focus on user-generated content and in-person events to drive engagement and conversions.
Marketing
fromForbes
6 days ago

Why Understanding Moments Matters More Than Reach

Marketers should focus on connecting brands to cultural moments rather than just measuring reach and impressions.
more#marketing
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
5 hours ago

The Trade Desk is changing how advertisers buy -- and what they can see

The Trade Desk is testing automated buying modes that simplify campaign management by bundling fees into a single price.
fromAdExchanger
2 years ago

Commerce | AdExchanger

Regulators are paying more attention to data privacy because their constituents consider it a 'kitchen table' issue, highlighting its importance in everyday life.
EU data protection
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 hour ago

Presupposition is the mistake: Why housing marketing doesn't meet the bar

Marketing in housing fails to create demand, assuming people desire homeownership without addressing their actual preferences for flexibility and freedom.
Online marketing
fromEntrepreneur
19 hours ago

Don't Let Your Online Presence Suck - It's Your First Impression

A strong online reputation across multiple platforms is essential for building trust and attracting opportunities.
#amazon
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Amazon's $200 Billion AI Spending Spree Is Lighting the Fuse for Explosive Growth

Amazon's $200 billion capital expenditure plan is a strategic investment fueling AWS growth and positioning the company for future expansion.
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago
European startups

Quick commerce has a $11.3B funding collapse and 40+ dead startups. Amazon is betting on it anyway. - Silicon Canals

Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Amazon's $200 Billion AI Spending Spree Is Lighting the Fuse for Explosive Growth

Amazon's $200 billion capital expenditure plan is a strategic investment fueling AWS growth and positioning the company for future expansion.
European startups
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

Quick commerce has a $11.3B funding collapse and 40+ dead startups. Amazon is betting on it anyway. - Silicon Canals

Amazon launched a 30-minute delivery service in select U.S. locations, expanding its quick commerce offerings amid challenges in the retail landscape.
more#amazon
Marketing
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

How to Price Your Product Like the Last Unit Sets the Market

The highest-cost marginal customer determines market price, not averages; focus on scarcity and the last unit for effective pricing.
fromFast Company
22 hours ago

Are stores open on Easter Sunday 2026? Holiday hours for Walmart, Whole Foods, Costco, and more

Easter Sunday is not the ideal day to stock up on groceries, so plan ahead. Aldi, Costco, H-E-B, Target, and Sam's Club are all closed.
US Elections
fromTasting Table
1 day ago

Why Boomers Tend To Save More Money On Groceries - Tasting Table

Boomers are far more likely than any other group to be aware of price increases. When prices go up, they cut back on non-essential items and avoid impulse buys, with just 53% succumbing to them.
Fashion & style
fromArchitectural Digest
3 days ago

I'm Done Sourcing So Much Online. Here's Why

The convenience of sourcing online is fraught with more pitfalls than most of us want to admit. Try finding adequate photos of a vintage piece's condition-close-ups of the fabric, video of damaged areas, any images of a piece's rear or underside!
UX design
Games
fromKotaku
2 days ago

GameStop Thought Buying Games Online Was A 'Passing Phase'

GameStop underestimated digital distribution, believing physical stores would remain dominant despite the rise of platforms like Steam.
Television
fromAol
2 days ago

The rise of CTV IRL: Valuable TV audiences are no longer just sitting at home

Connected TV is expanding into public spaces, transforming how audiences engage with content outside the home.
Media industry
fromAdExchanger
4 days ago

Pruning The Mediavine; Shoppers Aren't Clicking Amazon's AI Ads | AdExchanger

Digital publishers face challenges due to AI and traffic changes, leading to layoffs and a focus on high-impact areas.
Business intelligence
fromBusline News
3 days ago

Analysis Highlights 20x ROI For ABA Marketplace Attendees - Busline News

ABA Marketplace generated $124.9 million in business activity, reinforcing its status as North America's leading bus and group travel event.
Deliverability
fromMiami Herald
3 days ago

5 sales sequences that drive higher response rates

Cold emails have a 0.9% response rate; effective sales sequences increase engagement through targeted, timely outreach.
#ai
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
5 hours ago

Media Buying Briefing: Instrument's CEO on how agencies need to lead clients on AI

Agencies are increasingly leveraging AI to enhance their capabilities beyond traditional marketing and media investment.
E-Commerce
fromForbes
4 days ago

AI Shopping: Why The Universal Commerce Protocol Changes Everything

UCP enables AI agents to manage transactions directly with retailers, eliminating friction in the shopping journey.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
5 hours ago

Media Buying Briefing: Instrument's CEO on how agencies need to lead clients on AI

Agencies are increasingly leveraging AI to enhance their capabilities beyond traditional marketing and media investment.
E-Commerce
fromForbes
4 days ago

AI Shopping: Why The Universal Commerce Protocol Changes Everything

UCP enables AI agents to manage transactions directly with retailers, eliminating friction in the shopping journey.
more#ai
#dtc-beauty
E-Commerce
fromBradenton Herald
2 days ago

12-year-old beauty brand closing nearly all stores

The DTC beauty model faces challenges requiring brands to prioritize profitability and adapt to shifting consumer expectations.
Marketing
fromTheStreet
2 days ago

12-year-old beauty brand closing nearly all stores

DTC beauty brands must prioritize profitability over growth due to slowing expansion and intense competition.
E-Commerce
fromMerced Sun-Star
2 days ago

12-year-old beauty brand closing nearly all stores

The DTC beauty model faces challenges requiring brands to prioritize profitability and adapt strategies amid rising costs and changing consumer expectations.
E-Commerce
fromMiami Herald
2 days ago

12-year-old beauty brand closing nearly all stores

The DTC beauty model faces challenges requiring brands to prioritize profitability and adapt strategies amid rising costs and shifting consumer expectations.
E-Commerce
fromBradenton Herald
2 days ago

12-year-old beauty brand closing nearly all stores

The DTC beauty model faces challenges requiring brands to prioritize profitability and adapt to shifting consumer expectations.
Marketing
fromTheStreet
2 days ago

12-year-old beauty brand closing nearly all stores

DTC beauty brands must prioritize profitability over growth due to slowing expansion and intense competition.
E-Commerce
fromMerced Sun-Star
2 days ago

12-year-old beauty brand closing nearly all stores

The DTC beauty model faces challenges requiring brands to prioritize profitability and adapt strategies amid rising costs and changing consumer expectations.
E-Commerce
fromMiami Herald
2 days ago

12-year-old beauty brand closing nearly all stores

The DTC beauty model faces challenges requiring brands to prioritize profitability and adapt strategies amid rising costs and shifting consumer expectations.
more#dtc-beauty
#walmart
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Walmart Price Prediction: Steady Growth Makes Analysts Bullish

Walmart's stock is projected to reach $130.57 in 12 months, reflecting a 5.7% upside with strong eCommerce and advertising growth.
E-Commerce
fromTasting Table
21 hours ago

8 Shopping Tips And Secrets From Walmart Employees - Tasting Table

Walmart employees provide valuable shopping tips, including the unreliability of the website for stock information.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Better Stock To Buy In 2026: Costco or Walmart

Walmart and Costco both reported strong growth, but their business models differ significantly in digital acceleration and membership loyalty strategies.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Walmart Price Prediction: Steady Growth Makes Analysts Bullish

Walmart's stock is projected to reach $130.57 in 12 months, reflecting a 5.7% upside with strong eCommerce and advertising growth.
E-Commerce
fromTasting Table
21 hours ago

8 Shopping Tips And Secrets From Walmart Employees - Tasting Table

Walmart employees provide valuable shopping tips, including the unreliability of the website for stock information.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Better Stock To Buy In 2026: Costco or Walmart

Walmart and Costco both reported strong growth, but their business models differ significantly in digital acceleration and membership loyalty strategies.
more#walmart
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

How is the housing market weathering war-time economics?

Pending home sales decreased to 70,676, influenced by rising mortgage rates, while total pending sales remain higher year-over-year at 380,914.
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

This Business Model Is the Hidden Goldmine For Boosting Profits

Done-For-You business models are surging as entrepreneurs seek results without managing every task themselves.
Business intelligence
fromTechzine Global
2 days ago

All shook up, IFS unlocks asset-based pricing for enterprise AI

IFS introduces an outcomes-based pricing model for enterprise AI, aligning software costs with operational assets instead of user counts.
#eu-customs-reform
EU data protection
fromThe Local France
3 days ago

Shein, Temu: Why European consumers will pay more for cheap online orders

A landmark EU customs reform introduces measures for e-commerce, imposing handling fees and classifying online platforms as importers responsible for compliance.
EU data protection
fromwww.thelocal.com
3 days ago

Shein, Temu: Why European consumers will pay more for cheap online orders

A landmark EU customs reform introduces measures for e-commerce, imposing handling fees and classifying online platforms as importers responsible for compliance.
EU data protection
fromThe Local Germany
3 days ago

Shein, Temu: Why European consumers will pay more for cheap online orders

A landmark EU customs reform introduces measures for e-commerce, imposing handling fees and classifying online platforms as importers responsible for compliance.
EU data protection
fromThe Local France
3 days ago

Shein, Temu: Why European consumers will pay more for cheap online orders

A landmark EU customs reform introduces measures for e-commerce, imposing handling fees and classifying online platforms as importers responsible for compliance.
EU data protection
fromwww.thelocal.com
3 days ago

Shein, Temu: Why European consumers will pay more for cheap online orders

A landmark EU customs reform introduces measures for e-commerce, imposing handling fees and classifying online platforms as importers responsible for compliance.
EU data protection
fromThe Local Germany
3 days ago

Shein, Temu: Why European consumers will pay more for cheap online orders

A landmark EU customs reform introduces measures for e-commerce, imposing handling fees and classifying online platforms as importers responsible for compliance.
more#eu-customs-reform
Media industry
fromTheWrap
4 days ago

Consumers' Time Spent With AI Platforms, Content to Increase 29% by 2029, Survey Finds

Consumers are preparing for increased AI content consumption, expecting to spend significantly more time on AI platforms in the coming years.
#ecommerce
more#ecommerce
Marketing tech
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 day ago

The Rise of Dark Traffic: Why Your Analytics Are Lying to You - Social Media Explorer

Direct traffic is increasingly misleading due to untraceable influences from AI-driven research and decision-making processes.
#retail-sales
more#retail-sales
fromDigiday
2 weeks ago

Retailers turn to digital rebates as alcohol sales slump

Within roughly the past six months alone, Swiftly expanded its alcohol rebate programs from about 11,000 stores to more than 33,000 stores in 44 states. Swiftly had built an alcohol cashback product in 2023 but scaled it through the acquisition of alcohol promotions platform BYBE in 2024.
Wine
#advertising
Marketing tech
fromThedrum
6 days ago

A Positive Outlook for Advertising in the New World

The advertising industry is entering a positive phase with strong confidence in media investment across various sectors.
Marketing tech
fromThedrum
6 days ago

A Positive Outlook for Advertising in the New World

The advertising industry is entering a positive phase with strong confidence in media investment across various sectors.
more#advertising
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Shopify Price Prediction: SHOP Stock Price From 2026 to 2030

Shopify's price target is $129.65, indicating a 16% upside from the current price of $111.77.
#agentic-commerce
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.customerexperiencedive.com
3 weeks ago

E-commerce retailers plan hefty investments in agentic commerce, study finds

96% of enterprise e-commerce retailers have invested in AI capabilities, primarily for customer-facing applications like product discovery, chatbots, and personalized recommendations, with nearly half planning to invest $1 million or more in agentic commerce within 12 months.
Marketing tech
fromForbes
5 days ago

AI Is Deciding What Your Customers See - Most Brands Haven't Caught Up

AI agents are transforming e-commerce, projected to account for 25% of global sales by 2030, shifting traditional consumer engagement models.
Marketing tech
fromFortune
1 week ago

AI agents are already driving 10% of revenue for some brands. Is yours invisible to them? | Fortune

Agentic commerce allows AI agents to autonomously handle the entire shopping journey, transforming e-commerce and driving significant retail revenue growth.
fromObserver
2 months ago
E-Commerce

2026: The Year Retail Stops Searching and Starts Thinking

A.I.-native, agentic commerce replaces search-driven e-commerce, requiring brands to optimize for intelligent agents that discover, compare, validate, and transact for consumers.
fromAmerican Banker
2 months ago
E-Commerce

Retailers like agentic shopping more than AI payments

Retailers prioritize making product catalogs discoverable and maintaining data integrity for AI agents rather than prioritizing payments inside LLM platforms.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.customerexperiencedive.com
3 weeks ago

E-commerce retailers plan hefty investments in agentic commerce, study finds

96% of enterprise e-commerce retailers have invested in AI capabilities, primarily for customer-facing applications like product discovery, chatbots, and personalized recommendations, with nearly half planning to invest $1 million or more in agentic commerce within 12 months.
Marketing tech
fromForbes
5 days ago

AI Is Deciding What Your Customers See - Most Brands Haven't Caught Up

AI agents are transforming e-commerce, projected to account for 25% of global sales by 2030, shifting traditional consumer engagement models.
Marketing tech
fromFortune
1 week ago

AI agents are already driving 10% of revenue for some brands. Is yours invisible to them? | Fortune

Agentic commerce allows AI agents to autonomously handle the entire shopping journey, transforming e-commerce and driving significant retail revenue growth.
more#agentic-commerce
E-Commerce
fromTasting Table
1 day ago

The Grocery Store Deal That's Specifically Designed To Make You Spend More - Tasting Table

Grocery stores use loss leaders to attract customers, often selling items at a loss to encourage additional spending on other products.
UX design
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Retail 3.0 is designing for real life

Retail's next competitive advantage is designing for real life by accommodating the full range of human ability, attention, mobility, and circumstance as a core strategy, not a compliance exercise.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

Target Is Up 44%. Has It Finally Turned the Corner on Its Troubles?

Target's stock has risen 44% as it shows signs of stabilization despite ongoing challenges in consumer spending.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
4 days ago

How AI Is Reshaping The Marketing Scientist Role | AdExchanger

Marketing scientists now translate data into meaningful insights, bridging the gap between AI analysis and human interpretation.
Online marketing
fromForbes
3 weeks ago

A Website Alone Isn't Enough For Today's Digital Shoppers

Modern digital commerce success requires seamless omnichannel experiences, mobile optimization, and strategic retargeting rather than relying solely on website presence.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
5 days ago

Publishers see double-digit growth from TTD's OpenPath, but volatility remains

OpenPath revenue remains strong for publishers, with some experiencing double-digit CPM growth, prompting trials of OpenAds despite temporary bid duplication allowances.
Business
fromHarvard Business Review
1 week ago

How Successful Retailers Prosper in Tough Times

U.S. retail chains have faced significant challenges, including bankruptcies and a shift to online sales, exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic.
E-Commerce
fromTasting Table
2 days ago

The Easiest Way To Stop Overspending At The Grocery Store - Tasting Table

Curbside pickup helps save money by reducing impulse buys and allowing easier price comparisons.
#retail-media
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
6 days ago

Retail Media's Measurement Problem Is A Trust Problem - And Incrementality Is The Way Forward | AdExchanger

Retail media's growth is hindered by inconsistent measurement of incremental performance, complicating budget decisions for advertisers.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
6 days ago

Retail Media's Measurement Problem Is A Trust Problem - And Incrementality Is The Way Forward | AdExchanger

Retail media's growth is hindered by inconsistent measurement of incremental performance, complicating budget decisions for advertisers.
more#retail-media
E-Commerce
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Secondhand clothes sales forecast to hit $289bn as AI helps shoppers find deals

Secondhand clothing sales are projected to grow 12% this year, reaching $289bn, driven by AI and social media influencers.
Marketing tech
fromEMARKETER
6 days ago

Brands want personalization at scale, but their data stack keeps getting in the way

Limited platform integration is the top barrier to personalization for 42% of brand marketers and 47% of agency marketers in North America.
fromFortune
4 days ago

Gen Z shoppers are actually more deliberate than baby boomers and agonize over their cart for days | Fortune

"Everything in today's e-commerce environment is being driven by increased intensity of the research phase and true generational divides during the current macroeconomic environment," said Jaysen Gillespie, VP of product marketing and analytics at RTB House.
E-Commerce
E-Commerce
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Visa says AI could start making purchases for you. Not everyone wants that, but here's how close we are

AI is influencing consumer purchases and acting on behalf of shoppers in commerce.
#e-commerce
E-Commerce
fromForbes
6 days ago

Financing The AI Shopping Era: What E-Commerce Founders Need To Know

AI is transforming e-commerce by changing how consumers shop and how brands must adapt to remain visible.
E-Commerce
fromForbes
6 days ago

Financing The AI Shopping Era: What E-Commerce Founders Need To Know

AI is transforming e-commerce by changing how consumers shop and how brands must adapt to remain visible.
more#e-commerce
E-Commerce
fromEntrepreneur
6 days ago

Macy's Debuted a New Tool - And Customers Who Use It Spend 400% More. Here's How It Works.

Macy's launched 'Ask Macy's,' an AI shopping assistant that increases online spending by four times for users compared to non-users.
fromZacks
2 months ago

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E-Commerce
fromFast Company
1 week ago

The most innovative retail companies of 2026

Innovative retailers in 2025 used technology to solve real problems rather than chase trends, adapting to market challenges effectively.
Marketing tech
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Illuminating blind spots in store strategy execution

Consumer goods brands require real-time retail intelligence and visibility of in-store execution to compete effectively, as legacy tools fail to provide actionable data needed for optimal product placement, pricing, and promotion management.
E-Commerce
fromForbes
2 weeks ago

Retail's Pivotal Year: The Structural Reset Defining 2026

Retail is undergoing a structural split between large retailers and niche brands, driven by new consumer preferences and technological advancements.
E-Commerce
fromPractical Ecommerce
2 weeks ago

AI Drives Smarter Ecommerce Pricing

AI enables dynamic, personalized ecommerce pricing that optimizes margins by making real-time offer decisions based on shopper behavior while maintaining fairness perception.
#ai-in-retail
fromForbes
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Consumers Are Leaning Into Agentic Commerce, Now Retailers Have To Follow

fromForbes
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Consumers Are Leaning Into Agentic Commerce, Now Retailers Have To Follow

more#ai-in-retail
Social media marketing
fromFood Dive
2 months ago

The social-to-shelf pipeline: Measuring what actually drives retail sales

TikTok drives measurable sales lift and bridges online virality with retail, enabling CPG brands to convert social engagement into e-commerce and in-store sales.
E-Commerce
fromwww.thedrum.com
4 weeks ago

The changing retail landscape

Despite online growth and store closures, physical retail remains viable as consumers still value in-store experiences and maintain significant clothing budgets.
Business
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Retail sales growth to slow across US and Europe in 2026, Bain forecasts

Retail sales growth will slow in 2026 across the US, UK and major European economies as consumers face financial strain and cut discretionary spending.
fromThedrum
1 month ago

Tools retailer grows revenue by 180% in 10 months

Given that ParkerBrand had allocated greater resources to paid media, higher performance objectives were set for 2019. Overall, the goal was to grow revenue rapidly over a short period of time whilst maintaining the return on ad spend (ROAS) to remain profitable. This translated into the following objectives: Achieve a minimum of 10:1 ROAS "Grow revenue as much as possible" from a year-on-year perspective
E-Commerce
#hyperpersonalization
more#hyperpersonalization
E-Commerce
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

It's Prime time for retailers to develop their online sales strategies

Amazon launched Prime Day, a Prime-members-only sales event intended to outcompete Black Friday and Singles Day and to drive Prime membership growth.
E-Commerce
fromForbes
2 months ago

How Physical Retailers Can Win Shoppers In An Algorithm-Driven World

Digital-first retail and opaque online marketplaces are eroding consumer trust and obscuring product value, increasing the appeal of in-person experiences that provide provenance and authenticity.
E-Commerce
fromForbes
2 months ago

From Search To Suggestion: How AI Is Rewriting Retail Discovery

Generative AI now drives significant retail discovery, shifting shoppers from traditional search to AI-driven referrals and prompting investment in generative engine optimization (GEO).
E-Commerce
fromThe Globe and Mail
2 months ago

WMT Sees Broad-Based Digital Gains: Is the 20%+ Growth Sustainable?

Walmart's global e-commerce grew 27% year-over-year, driven by faster store‑fulfilled fulfillment, marketplace expansion, advertising, and rising digital adoption across its businesses.
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