EXCLUSIVE: Businesses lag in readiness for AI search and shopping

While a majority of businesses expect artificial intelligence-based discovery and shopping tools to have a major impact, many have not prepared their sites.

Starbucks calls corporate employees back to the office — or take a payout

Starbucks Corp. wants its corporate employees to spend more time in the office. And it's not an option.

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Target opening eight stores in July and August — here are the locations

Target Corp. is celebrating the opening of eight new stores this summer — including its 320th location in California.

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Ransomware gang takes credit for hacking Belk in May 2025, report says

A notorious ransomware organization known as "DragonForce" is reportedly taking public credit for a recent breach of Belk Inc.’s systems.

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New owners opening four new True Religion stores — here's where

Locations in Queens and Jersey City will double the brand’s New York Metro store count.

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eBay debuts graded comic book sales

eBay is expanding its assortment of professionally graded collectibles.
Claire’s reportedly eyes bankruptcy — again

Claire’s Stores is once again on the brink.
L.L.Bean CEO to depart next spring

The search is on for a new chief executive at one of the country's most iconic outdoor gear and apparel retailers.
Ahold Delhaize taps auto exec as new CTO

A global grocery giant is putting a veteran executive with experience in the automotive and footwear industries in charge of its technology organization.
Bojangles to begin EV charging station roll out

A popular Southern quick-serve chain is entering a partnership to cater to electric vehicle drivers.
Study: Three holiday shopping predictions

Amid higher costs and other pressures, consumers will scrutinize every dollar spent this holiday season and make more “intentional” trade-offs decisions in every category.
Trump hiking tariffs on E.U., Mexico to 30%

President Donald Trump continues setting higher tariff rates on countries and governing bodies around the globe, effective Friday, Aug. 1.
Survey: Consumers buying ahead, in-store to avoid tariff effects

New tariffs set to be implemented on Aug. 1 are looming — and consumers are taking action to avoid potential price hikes.
Amazon Prime Day exceeds predictions with $24.1B in U.S. online sales

The first-ever four-day Amazon Prime Day sales extravaganza drove a 30.3% increase in U.S. online sales from the same period in 2024.

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EXCLUSIVE: Businesses lag in readiness for AI search and shopping

Starbucks calls corporate employees back to the office — or take a payout

Target opening eight stores in July and August — here are the locations

Ransomware gang takes credit for hacking Belk in May 2025, report says

New owners opening four new True Religion stores — here's where

2025 Retail Checkpoint: Navigating Consumer Shifts & Emerging Opportunities

eBay debuts graded comic book sales

Claire’s reportedly eyes bankruptcy — again

L.L.Bean CEO to depart next spring

Ahold Delhaize taps auto exec as new CTO

Bojangles to begin EV charging station roll out

Study: Three holiday shopping predictions

Trump hiking tariffs on E.U., Mexico to 30%

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Dynamic Design & Permitting Strategies to Fast-Track Retail Construction

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