Allbirds Exits U.S. Retail, Closing All Full-Price Stores
Sustainable footwear brand Allbirds will shutter all remaining U.S. full-price stores by February 2026 as it pivots to e-commerce and wholesale channels.
Gen Z Pushes Healthcare Toward Mobile Payments
Younger patients increasingly expect smartphone-based payment options in healthcare, signaling a shift in how providers approach billing, access, and patient experience.
Billing Transforms From Back-Office Duty to Loyalty Engine
Businesses increasingly view billing not just as an administrative task, but as a strategic customer engagement and loyalty driver that can strengthen relationships and retention.
AI Forces Big Tech to Rethink Strategic Priorities
As artificial intelligence evolves from incremental enhancement to core disruption, major technology companies face an Innovator’s Dilemma that may reshape revenue models and competitive positioning.
How Rally House Transformed Retail Experience Using Zebra and Sitoo
Rally House rapidly enhanced its retail operations and customer experience by deploying Zebra and Sitoo's POS and Unified Commerce Platform across 200 stores in just four months, achieving instant ROI and seamless omnichannel integration.
China Bans Hidden Car Door Handles in Major EV Safety Shift
China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has announced a first-of-its-kind ban on hidden or retractable car door handles for all new vehicles starting January 1, 2027, citing safety concerns and potentially shaping global automotive design trends.
Nintendo Maintains Switch 2 Sales Forecast
Nintendo reaffirms its target to sell 19 million Switch 2 consoles by fiscal 2026 amid strong earnings and solid sales momentum.
AI-Only Social Networks: When Machines Start Talking to Machines
AI-only social media platforms like Moltbook enable autonomous agents to interact, share information, and coordinate digitally, raising new opportunities and security questions for the future of AI ecosystems.
Instacart and Allegiance Deepen Partnership to Power Independent Grocers
Instacart's expanded partnership with Allegiance Retail Services empowers over 125 independent supermarkets with unified e-commerce, in-store AI technology, and loyalty integrations to create a seamless omnichannel grocery shopping experience.
Walmart Reaches $1 Trillion Market Cap on E-Commerce Strength
Walmart achieved a historic $1 trillion market capitalization amid strong e-commerce growth, technology investments, and omnichannel retail strategy, marking a milestone for traditional retailers.
How Smart Screens Are Redefining Grocery Retail Media
Digital in-store media is turning grocery aisles into one of retail’s most precise, measurable advertising channels by combining smart screens, contextual placement, and privacy-safe sales measurement.
Leading Retail Experts Shaping the Future of Retail in 2026
The 2026 Top Retail Expert Community by RETHINK Retail celebrates influential leaders who are driving innovation and transformation in retail.
How Market Logic and Zappi Are Revolutionizing AI-Driven Product Innovation
Market Logic and Zappi have launched a strategic technology partnership leveraging agentic AI to accelerate product innovation cycles, combining automated insight synthesis with real-world consumer feedback for faster, smarter decision-making.
Cybersecurity Measures Stall Amid Shutdown Uncertainty
A partial U.S. government shutdown is placing key cybersecurity measures on hold, creating uncertainty for businesses as digital threats continue to rise.
Pay Later Becomes a Monthly Budget Staple
New research shows buy now, pay later tools are becoming a planned part of monthly household budgets, reshaping omnichannel retail and payment strategy.
When Algorithms Become the Customer
As AI shopping agents reshape commerce, retailers must prioritize trusted product data, price accuracy, and fulfillment reliability to stay visible and competitive.