EXCLUSIVE: Academy Sports plans at item level with AIAcademy Sports + Outdoors optimizes individual allocation and replenishment decisions with artificial intelligence. SpartanNash rolling out inventory robots in 60 more storesSpartanNash is continuing to expand its use of an autonomous inventory robot solution. Staples expands next-day delivery with AI-based picking robots Staples Inc. is deploying an autonomous robotic item-handling system. Study: Peak holiday online returns growth outpaced sales growth The rate of returns on Cyber Week 2023 purchases reached a surprisingly fast pace. Midwest convenience chain J&H Family Stores deploys cleaning robots J&H Family Stores is streamlining some manual store tasks with automated robotic scrubbers. Pacsun releases spring collection with aid from Gen Z influencers Pacsun is timing the introduction of a new group of creative advisors to coincide with its spring/summer 2024 campaign. Amazon opens two new buildings in Puget Sound headquarters Amazon is adding new office space to its infrastructure in Bellevue, Wash. USPS sets sustainability targets for 2030 The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and waste across its enterprise. Neiman Marcus ends e-commerce partnership with Farfetch Neiman Marcus Group is no longer replatforming its Bergdorf Goodman subsidiary with the help of Farfetch. How Apple Vision Pro’s arrival affects retail Apple Vision Pro is finally here – and it may (or may not) have a significant impact on retail. Ikea rolls out generative AI shopping/design app Ikea is personalizing furniture and décor suggestions with artificial intelligence (AI)-based visuals. How AI can help solve retail’s billion dollar shrink problem AI is emerging as a powerful ally in the fight against shrink, with several ways that retailers can implement this technology to help combat the problem. First Previous 73 74 75 76 77 Next Last