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How AI Is Powering The Next Wave Of Retail Transformation
Across the retail industry, artificial intelligence is no longer viewed as an experimental capability or a future-state ambition. It's become connective tissue linking data, decision-making and growth. Nowhere is this shift more visible than in…
New retailers are joining Google's Commerce Media Suite.
Google's Commerce Media Suite helps brands and retailers grow together. With Display & Video 360's commerce audiences, brands can leverage retailer first-party data to reach high-intent shoppers as they stream, scroll and shop. For retailers…
Victoria Beckham's £225,000 retail therapy ahead of Brooklyn's savage statement
Victoria Beckham has reportedly treated herself to a new £225,000 Ferrari amid her family's fierce feud. The mum-of-four, 51, was said to be 'in pieces' last night after her oldest son, Brooklyn, 26, posted a seething statement on Instagram…
Bomb squad race to retail park over what was handed in to shop
A bomb squad has rushed to a retail park after 'suspected military ammunition' was handed in at one of the stores. Greenbridge Retail Park in Swindon was has been cordoned off since around 10am on Tuesday, with nearby shops and businesses evacuated…
Major high street retailer is closing its loyalty scheme with end date confirmed
Sports Direct has announced its loyalty scheme will be axed at the end of this month. The sports retailer offers monthly prize draws, exclusive offers and partner benefits through its membership scheme, which launched last year and now has seven…
Rethinking retail as a living urban system for everyday sustainability | CNN Business
In cities around the world, familiar urban spaces are being asked to do more. According to United Nations data, nearly seven out of 10 people worldwide are expected to live in urban areas by 2050, highlighting the growing need for spaces that…
Indian Retail Traders' Favorite Stocks Are Big Laggards.
This article is for subscribers only. I'm Ashutosh Joshi, an equities reporter in Mumbai, bringing your daily dose of news and analysis on Indian markets. Asian stocks are trading lower this morning as geopolitical tensions sparked by US President…
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Google and Retail Leaders Launch Universal Commerce Protocol to Power Next-Generation AI Shopping
Google launched the Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP), an open standard designed to enable agentic commerce, where AI-driven shopping agents can complete tasks end to end, from product discovery to checkout and post-purchase management. UCP is…
Beloved mall retailer launches closing down sales and everything is $15 or less
A POPULAR clothing retailer announced it will soon cease operations after 27 years in business. Ahead of the closure, the retailer is having a liquidation sale with clearance items hitting up to 80% off. Your info will be used in accordance with…
Crypto Whales Accumulate as Retail Pulls Back
Major cryptocurrency holders are increasing their positions in Ethereum, Chainlink, and Bitcoin, according to on-chain data, in a sign of strategic accumulation that contrasts with recent retail-driven selling pressure. Ethereum's staking ratio…
Major retailer slashes viral Medicube Collagen Jelly cream to £10 in flash deal
MEDICUBE is one of the top trending K-beauty brands, and Amazon just slashed the price of the viral favourites. Skincare fans can currently save on several bestsellers, including Medicube's Collagen Jelly Cream that's been cut to £10. Your…
Minnesota retailers have sold $31 million in recreational marijuana since September
Minnesota is home to around 66,000 cannabis plants that are growing to supply the state's burgeoning recreational marijuana industry. Why it matters: You can now keep tabs on the industry thanks to a new online dashboard created by the state's…
EXCLUSIVE: De Beers London Introduces New Retail Concept With Paris Flagship
PARIS — De Beers London is starting the year with a new home. The jeweler on Monday unveiled its flagship on Rue de la Paix, a move that cements the rebranding revealed in February 2025 that included its current moniker alongside a new tag…
More than 8,000 chain stores in the US closed up shop in 2025 - heralding a 'retail apocalypse'
Two big-name retailers have already announced store closures just two weeks into 2026 — and experts warn that the retail-shuttering roundup is only going to get more bleak. Household name department store Macy's announced last week that it…
Francesca's allegedly fires workers without warning as women's clothing retailer shuts down for good
After years of financial turmoil and a post-bankruptcy sale, the once-popular women's specialty retailer Francesca's is preparing to shut down its remaining stores, with reports that employees were laid off without warning and that vendors allege…
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