Walmart taps Instacart exec to head up AI efforts; rolling out AI ‘super agents’ Walmart is accelerating its artificial intelligence adoption with a key hire and a new framework for AI made up of “super agents” designed to improve the shopping experience for customers and streamline operations. Shipley Donuts to open 40-plus new locations by end of 2025Shipley Donuts is touting its store expansion efforts as well as sales growth. Kizik sues Skechers for patent infringement of hands-free footwear technologies Footwear giant Skechers is being sued in Federal court for allegedly ripping-off the technology related to one of its most prominent product categories. Survey: Consumers cutting back in these categories... With new Aug. 1 tariffs on imported goods looming, many consumers are taking actions to avoid overspending in the future. ‘Passion purchases,’ value pricing lifting sales in these categories... Consumers are being cautious — but they are still spending on what they really want. Heritage Grocers starts search for a new CEO There’s been a leadership shakeup at the nation’s largest Hispanic-oriented specialty grocer. Chase Properties acquires four Texas, Arkansas centers Chase Properties has added a handful of new outdoor shopping centers to its portfolio. Done Deal: Dollarama acquires The Reject Shop, Australia’s largest discounter Dollarama Inc. has expanded Down Under. First Look: RH opens first Quebec gallery RH has added a new international gallery to its store footprint. Amazon acquiring maker of wearable wrist device that records what it hears Amazon is expanding in the AI-powered wearable devices space. Mall of America to host Niko Niko Boba, Miffy meet-and-greet event North America’s largest shopping and entertainment center is back with a new live activation celebrating boba tea and a popular fictional character. Trader Joe’s has 25-plus stores ‘opening soon’ — here are all the locations Trader Joe’s continues to expand its retail footprint across the United States. First Previous 323 324 325 326 327 Next Last
