Data & Analytics

JD.com and Tencent partner, taking on China’s e-commerce giant
JD.com is entering into a new alliance that could put some heat on online rival Alibaba.
The impacts of artificial intelligence and machine learning on the food and beverage industry – could humans be replaced?
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) is impacting almost every sector of business.

Accenture study reveals retailers with fastest delivery times

Not all retailers were able to keep up with the record levels of consumer demand that came in on Cyber Monday.
Craft marketplace to do business in Google Cloud

With an eye on future growth, Etsy has set its sights on solutions available in the cloud.
Former Sears exec joins Chico's

Chico's FAS has tapped a retail veteran to lead its ailing White House | Black Market brand.
Mastercard: Strong holiday so far as e-commerce surges

Another report indicates that retailers are in for one of their best holidays in years.
Warehouse club giant beats street as profit rises 17%

Costco Wholesale Club reported first-quarter earnings and revenue that beat analysts' estimates amid strong online sales and higher membership fees.
The top 10 retail ‘voices’ in 2017 are...

For the first time ever, LinkedIn has added a retail category to its annual Top Voices listings.
Former Coach exec joins REI as CIO

Outdoor gear and apparel retailer REI made a formal announcement about three executive appointments that have taken place since the fall.
Strong November raises retailers' hopes for holidays

Retail sales jumped in November as U.S. shoppers ramped up their spending as the crucial holiday season began.
Customer Growth Partners raises holiday forecast

It's shaping up as a happy holiday for the nation's retailers — so much so that one retail research/consulting firm has raised its already strong seasonal sales forecast.
Sears extends ties with online giant

Sears Holdings is celebrating the 50th anniversary of one if its iconic brands by deepening its ties with Amazon.