Apple is an AI player – does it change the game for retailers?One of the world’s most important tech giants is releasing a proprietary artificial intelligence platform with a unique approach. Amazon invests $1.4B in housing, $230M in generative AI startupsAmazon is dedicating significant funding to affordable housing and the development of new generative AI solutions. Albertsons adds new channel to retail media network Albertsons Cos. is providing advertising partners more touchpoints to reach its customers. Kohl’s expands in-store returns of online purchases in new partnership Kohl’s Corp. is accepting online returns from a growing number of retailers and brands in its stores. In-store shopping still critical for consumers A majority of shoppers are expecting to increase their in-store shopping in the next six months. Torrid makes two C-suite appointments; Q1 sales fall 4.8% Torrid Holdings Inc. announced several executive changes and also reported its first-quarter results. Kantar BrandZ: Apple most valuable brand as it hits new milestone U.S. tech brands once again dominate the upper tier of an annual ranking of the 100 most valuable brands in the world. RetailROI partners with Avanade to track turnover among children's social workers Retail Orphan Initiative (RetailROI) is co-developing a free web-based tool to address high turnover among child welfare workers. CKE Restaurants names new tech leader The parent company of Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s has appointed a new chief technology & growth officer for both burger brands. 5Qs for Katz & Associates' prez Marty Hennessy on his 30-plus years in retail real estate The lack of available space, says Hennessy, has forced retail brands to be more flexible on their co-tenancy requirements and site criteria. First Previous 69 70 71 72 73 Next Last
