A planned new line of artificial intelligence-enabled smart glasses may represent a major step forward in what could be called "spatial commerce." Agentic AI has not created the same buzz in ...

Retailers are rapidly finding uses for generative artificial intelligence (AI) that go beyond customer service chatbots. Generative AI, which is ba sed on machine learning (ML), can create new ...

Earlier this month, 7-Eleven said it would close 444 underperforming stores in North America. In a filing, the company cited consumers pulling back on purchases due to inflation and continuing ...

Dick’s Sporting Goods is buying Foot Locker in a move that will give Dick's a global footprint for the first time and significant weight in negotiating with athletic powerhouse brands such as ...

G-III Apparel Group Ltd. is restructuring its retail operations segment and reducing its store portfolio to focus on its wholesale business. As part of the move, the company is closing its 110 ...

When it comes to what size properties are becoming available, CoStar found that large boxes, including those formerly occupied by chains such as Big Lots and Joann, are leading the increase.

Macy’s is ramping up the expansion of its off-mall, downsized store concept. The department store retailer said it will open up to 30 small-format stores through fall 2025, starting next fall ...

Hsu noted that consumers from all three political affiliations are in agreement that the outlook has weakened since February. “Despite their greater confidence following the election ...

On the negative side, overall, customers rate TikTok Shop seven out of 10, which is considerably lower than competitors such as Amazon (8.4) and Walmart (8). Respondents main complaints about ...

Variety’s acquisition of Big Lots! stores marks a significant expansion for the company, further solidifying its position as a leading discount retailer, the company said. Variety’s portfolio ...

Stakes are high when it comes to customer experience. More than half (53%) of consumers surveyed said they will abandon a favorite brand after experiencing as few as two poor interactions.

Amazon also extends the Amazon Go store concept in a partnership with Starbucks that lets customers bypass the checkout when they pay for orders. Customers can order a coffee or beverage at the ...