Generative AI – not just for chatbots anymoreRetailers are rapidly finding uses for generative artificial intelligence (AI) that go beyond customer service chatbots. Lululemon Q1 sales surge 24%; raises full-year outlookLululemon Athletica Inc. maintained momentum during its first quarter, reporting better-than-expected sales and earnings. It’s 87 degrees in Minnesota, and Mall of America is hot for summer MOA’s Summer Sweepstakes runs from now until the end of August Saks Fifth Avenue opens styling suites in hotels, resorts Saks Fifth Avenue is bringing its Fifth Avenue Club luxury personal shopping and styling service to new venues. First Look: Petco unveils experiential flagship in NY Petco Health and Wellness has opened a one-stop health and wellness destination for pets in the heart of the Big Apple. BJ’s sets opening date for its first-ever store in Tennessee BJ’s Wholesale Club will soon enter its 19th state — and the 20th isn’t far behind. Newegg launches AI-based home product shopping experience Newegg Commerce Inc. is expanding its use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance how customers interact with its site. Aldi opens virtual convenience store Aldi is partnering with a leading grocery technology company to sell convenience items from a dedicated online storefront. Dollar General dials back Popshelf expansion; Q1 sales, earnings miss Dollar General reported a tough quarter as its core customers cut back on non-essential spending. The discounter also reduced its full-year outlook. Macy’s sales fall short in tough Q1; cuts outlook Macy’s reported worse-than-expected first-quarter sales and reduced its outlook amid a slowdown in consumer spending that picked up more steam in the early spring. First Previous 337 338 339 340 341 Next Last