Oil Prices Slide as Oversupply and U.S.–China Trade Tensions Weigh
Oil prices are retreating amid warnings of a 4 million‑barrel‑per‑day supply surplus and renewed U.S.–China trade tensions dampening consumption.
Holiday Shoppers Turn to AI for Deals, Gift‑Finding & Price Savvy
One‑third of holiday shoppers plan to use AI this season for deals, gift ideas and price comparison — pushing retailers to deliver smarter, AI‑enabled experiences.
Why Target Corporation’s Delivery & Pickup Shift Matters Locally
Target’s push into faster delivery and pickup raises the bar for local retailers and shoppers alike in today’s omnichannel‑first market.
Tesla Investors Back $878 Billion Musk Pay Plan Amid Governance Shift
Tesla shareholders weigh a record‑breaking $878 billion compensation plan for Elon Musk alongside governance and AI‑investment votes.
Black Friday 2025: GenAI, Early Deals & Omnichannel Imperatives
Black Friday 2025 will spotlight GenAI shopping, stronger consumer intent, and omnichannel execution as retailers face both opportunity and uncertainty.
Meta Opens Flagship VR & Wearables Store in Los Angeles
Meta Platforms unveils a flagship Los Angeles store to boost VR and wearable device sales, anchoring its omnichannel retail strategy.
Retail Robots Rise: Automation Gains Ground Behind the Scenes
Retailers quietly adopt automation—robots, AI, and predictive systems—to optimize operations from warehouse to storefront in the omnichannel age.
Inside Walmart’s Tech Stack: AI, Automation, and Omnichannel Innovation
Walmart’s technology stack—from AI-powered search to fulfillment center automation—drives its omnichannel leadership and sets a retail industry benchmark.
Cencora Invests $1B in Cold-Chain to Modernize Logistics
Cencora plans a $1B investment in cold-chain infrastructure, offering insights for retail logistics as precision and visibility become industry standards.
AI Bubble Fears Shake Global Markets and Retail Strategy
Global stocks fell amid AI bubble fears, triggering risk-aversion that could slow retail tech investments and tighten inventory strategies.
IAC Inc. Blames Google LLC’s AI Search Feature for Revenue Shortfall
Media revenue slumps as AI search disrupts digital ad flows.
Mastering Multi‑Channel Marketing Campaigns for Retailers
Multi‑channel marketing campaigns give retailers the power to meet shoppers at every touchpoint—from blog to Instagram to store—by defining channel roles, unifying messaging and optimising across real business metrics.
How Computer Vision Is Revolutionizing Retail Operations
Computer vision is reshaping retail — from automated checkout and real‑time shelf monitoring to behavioural analytics and loss prevention — offering retailers operational, customer‑experience and margin advantages in a fast‑moving environment.
How Tesco’s Transformation Strategy Reinvented Retail
Tesco’s digital transformation—from automation and AI to omnichannel retail and loyalty innovation—offers a blueprint for modernizing operations and customer engagement in today’s retail landscape.
Treasury Digital Payments Mandate: What Industry Must Know Now
The U.S. Treasury’s mandate to phase out government paper payments by September 2025 is forcing payment networks, banks and vendors to overhaul settlement systems now—or risk being left behind.
Supermarket Giants Accelerate Omnichannel Strategy Uptick
Walmart and Kroger are leveraging omnichannel expansion—spanning delivery, BOPIS and digital + physical integration—to build resilience and growth trajectory in the supermarket industry.