Online holiday shoppers value this feature more than discountsA new survey reveals consumers will offer a certain amount of flexibility on price this holiday season in exchange for one specific offering. Pinterest makes ads shoppable for CPG partnersCPG companies promoting their products on Pinterest have a new option to drive direct purchases. Bealls optimizes merchandising, inventory with agentic AI Bealls Inc. is leveraging next-gen artificial intelligence technology to streamline merchandise planning and inventory workflows. Morrisons to launch first U.K. pilot of Instacart smart carts The fourth-largest U.K. supermarket chain will be the first grocer in that country to deploy Instacart Caper Cart smart carts. Sam’s Club provides store managers with generative AI tools Sam’s Club is expanding the availability of artificial intelligence for frontline managers and employees. Survey: Strict return policies deter two-thirds of consumers from purchasing Consumers across the globe are in agreement that strict return policies will dissuade them from shopping with a retailer. IHL Group: Inventory issues cause $1.7T in annual losses Over- and under-stocks present a major financial challenge to retailers, but next-gen technology can help mitigate their impact. Survey: Restaurants focused on growth despite challenges Restaurant operators are moving forward with expansion plans even as they face operational and labor challenges. Albertsons debuts new Google agentic AI chatbot Albertsons Companies Inc. is integrating a conversational artificial intelligence agent into its “Ask AI” shopping assistant. Dick’s Sporting Goods taps J.J. Watt to help launch virtual House of Sport concept The nation’s largest sporting goods retailer is teaming up with a pro football legend to guide shoppers through a new immersive online store environment. First Previous 116 117 118 119 120 Next Last