Aritzia and Nedap Transform Retail with Real-Time Inventory Visibility
Aritzia’s partnership with Nedap introduces real-time item-level inventory visibility, enhancing unified commerce and client service across all retail channels.
FedEx to Deploy Autonomous Trailer Unloader
FedEx partners with Berkshire Grey to introduce the Scoop autonomous trailer unloading robot, aiming to boost safety and operational efficiency across its logistics network.
Toyota Unveils 2027 Highlander as First Three-Row EV
Toyota confirms its 2027 Highlander will be a fully electric, three-row SUV, marking a major expansion of the brand’s EV lineup.
Ads Arrive on Free ChatGPT Tier
OpenAI signals a shift toward advertising on free ChatGPT access, raising new questions about trust, monetization, and the future of AI platforms.
The Business Risks of Autonomous AI
As AI systems gain autonomy, companies must rethink governance, accountability, and control across retail, supply chain, and enterprise operations.
Metaverse Hype Underperforms: Why It’s Less Important in 2026
Once touted as the tech future, the metaverse has failed to gain expected traction, with Big Tech scaling back investments and users showing limited adoption.
Adobe: AI-Driven Shopping Rises Less Than Expected on Super Bowl Sunday
Adobe data shows AI-mediated retail traffic during Super Bowl weekend grew significantly year-over-year, but Super Bowl Sunday itself saw a more modest uplift than broader seasonal trends predicted.
South Korea Tightens Crypto Oversight After Bithumb Bitcoin Error
Following a $40 billion bitcoin mis-distribution by Bithumb, South Korean regulators are accelerating plans for stronger crypto market regulation and investor protections.
New Research Shows AI Agents Learn Altruism From Human Behavior
New research finds that AI agents can infer and exhibit human-like altruistic tendencies by learning from real human decision-making across cultural contexts.
Roblox Shifts Strategy to Attract Older Players
Roblox is actively pursuing a broader audience by enhancing platform experiences and content to draw more users aged 18 and over, as adult engagement grows and monetization opportunities expand.
4 Ways Shippers Can Win After De Minimis Ends
With the U.S. elimination of the de minimis import exemption, shippers must rethink data, margins, customs and carrier contracts to maintain competitiveness.
Walmart Expands Automation at Louisiana Distribution Center
Walmart is accelerating warehouse automation with a robotics-forward distribution center in Opelousas, Louisiana, reinforcing its long-term supply chain strategy.
Betting on Everything Is Now a Business Signal
Prediction markets like Kalshi are expanding rapidly, raising new questions for retailers, brands, and regulators about consumer behavior, data, and commerce.
Valentine’s Day 2026 Spending Faces Reality Check
Valentine’s Day 2026 spending expectations reflect cautious consumers, value-driven gifting, and evolving retail strategies amid economic uncertainty.
Where is the Friction Line in Retail Returns?
As refund volumes rise and retailers tighten policies, industry leaders debate the balance between reducing return costs and preserving customer experience.
Surveillance Pricing Faces Regulatory Scrutiny
Governments and regulators are increasingly scrutinizing AI-driven surveillance pricing models as concerns grow over fairness, transparency, and consumer harm.