Starbucks launches a first-of-its-kind ChatGPT integration, allowing shoppers to discover personalized beverages through natural language prompts and images as part of its "Back to Starbucks" digital strategy.
Target secures status as the exclusive U.S. mass retailer for Pokémon’s 30th anniversary, debuting a 100-item collection and a high-profile campaign featuring global superstar Joe Jonas.
Walmart launches a comprehensive visual rebranding of its Great Value line, modernizing the packaging of thousands of products to enhance shelf appeal and digital visibility for omnichannel shoppers.
March inflation jumped 0.9% as war-induced gasoline price spikes drove consumer sentiment to a record low, challenging retail stability and household affordability across the nation.
Transitioning from SEO to Answer Engine Optimization requires a shift toward machine-readable PDPs, ensuring AI agents can trust and recommend products in the era of agentic commerce.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced New York City's first city-run grocery store will open at La Marqueta by 2027 to combat rising food costs through subsidized essential goods.
While industry debates focus on frictionless checkout, the true retail shift in 2026 lies in how artificial intelligence is fundamentally rewriting the rules of product search and discovery.
Kroger’s collaboration with YouTube connects brand awareness to performance marketing, creating a seamless omnichannel bridge for advertisers to measure full-funnel retail media effectiveness.
This landmark international development deal marks a strategic expansion into the Chinese market.
McDonald's is launching a nationwide beverage expansion featuring Red Bull infusions and "dirty sodas" to capture a larger share of the $100 billion global drink market.
This report analyzes how regional instability affects luxury brand profits and global supply chain dynamics for retailers operating in major international shopping hubs.
Master the era of peak ambiguity in retail. Scott Benedict breaks down Forrester Research on economic volatility, discovery disruption across social commerce, and the realistic role of AI in 2026. Learn why adaptability and high quality product data are the new essentials for retail success.
Explore the future of retail media and AI live from Rogers, Arkansas. We discuss Samsung’s smart fridge ads, Walmart’s agentic shopping shift, and why AI should be a career amplifier, not a black box. Learn why curiosity and data storytelling are the new fundamentals for retail media teams.
New Placer.ai data reveals that while open-air centers maintain momentum, indoor and outlet malls face traffic declines due to weakening midday shopping demand across the retail landscape.
Macy’s is leveraging its iconic event portfolio to launch a year-long "Celebrations Start at Macy’s" platform, driving omnichannel engagement through milestone anniversaries.
Following its separation from Dollar Tree, Family Dollar is launching an extra-small box store format to capture growth in high-density urban neighborhoods.