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Survey: Consumers want 'less commercial' holiday season; DIY gifts to play role
Consumers are looking to take a step back from the digital world this holiday season and focus more on giving gifts with meaning.
David’s Bridal to spin off Pearl AI platform as public company
David’s Bridal Inc. is looking to spin off its artificial intelligence-based digital business, known as Pearl, to become a publicly traded standalone, pure-play online operation.

First Look: Target completes revamp of ‘one-of-a-kind’ concept store in NYC

Target Corp, has completed the transformation of its reimagined store in New York City’s SoHo neighborhood.
Pollo Campero taps restaurant veteran as U.S. CEO

Guatemalan-born restaurant chain Pollo Campero has named a new leader of its U.S. business.
Mars celebrates Halloween with shoppable Instagram content

Global CPG treats and snack company Mars Inc. is giving Instagram users a new way to discover and purchase its products in time for a major candy holiday.
Survey: Shoppers to use AI for holiday season — including autonomous purchases

Artificial intelligence tools are being quickly adopted by consumers – especially with the holidays around the corner.
Google integrates AI commerce with Android TVs

Google is creating a unified commerce layer for Android TV devices.
JCPenney woos younger consumers with tie-ins for big holiday concert tour

JCPenney is expanding its partnership with one of the most popular holiday multi-city concert tours, the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball.
Albertsons teams with American Express for new loyalty card

Members of the Albertsons for U loyalty program have a new option from American Express for making purchases and earning rewards.
Neiman Marcus’ holiday offerings include ‘Star Wars’ experience — for $182,500

Neiman Marcus is kicking off the holiday season with the launch of the 100th edition of its iconic Holiday Book, which includes the luxury retailer’s legendary — and extravagant — Fantasy Gifts collection.
Wonder scales mid-Atlantic Grubhub robotic delivery

Wonder is rolling out Grubhub delivery robots in more markets on the East Coast.
Placer.ai: Kohl's, Target see success from sales overlapping Prime Big Deal Days

Several retailers held promotional events to compete with Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days event this year, with an increase in store visits coming as a result.