AI and PLM: Centric Software’s Formula for Retail Agility
Centric Software integrates AI and PLM to help retailers accelerate product development, optimize assortments, and drive omnichannel profitability.
Coca‑Cola, McDonald’s, Tito’s Top 2026 Food & Beverage Loyalty Rankings
The 2026 Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Engagement Index reveals Coca‑Cola, McDonald’s, Tito’s, Michelob Ultra, and Cheetos as top loyalty leaders, showing how consumer expectations are reshaping brand attachment in food and beverage.
Wayfair and Google Team Up to Power AI Commerce with UCP
Wayfair partners with Google to co‑develop the Universal Commerce Protocol, enabling seamless AI‑powered shopping and checkout experiences across platforms.
Amazon’s Alexa+ Will Supercharge Your Smart Assistant
Amazon’s Alexa+ upgrade uses generative AI and memory to make Alexa more personalized, proactive, and conversational, putting it in stronger competition with advanced AI assistants like ChatGPT.
What the Universal Commerce Protocol Means for Small Businesses
Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP) is an open standard that simplifies AI‑driven commerce, giving small businesses easier integration, broader visibility, and better customer experiences across digital channels.
Driving Business Impact with Creative and AI: Key Takeaways from Walmart Connect and AdFury.ai
In a new Walmart Connect webinar, leaders from AdFury.ai and Walmart share how AI and creative best practices drive performance across retail media campaigns.
AI Assistants Are the New Checkout Lane in 2026
Zero‑click buying, powered by agentic AI, is set to redefine e‑commerce in 2026 as consumers increasingly complete purchases through AI assistants without traditional clicks.
Creativity, Nostalgia & Self‑Care Led E‑Commerce Trends in 2025 Holiday Season
Shopify’s 2025 holiday data shows DIY kits, nostalgic toys like yo‑yos, and self‑care gifts led e‑commerce trends as shoppers sought creative, personalized holiday presents.
Retail Brands Turn to Influencers to Cut Through Digital Overload
Retail brands are leaning on influencer and community‑centered marketing to break through consumer digital overload and build authentic engagement.
Retail’s Secret Weapon: Accelerators
Why retail accelerators are reshaping how brands scale. Learn how execution, compliance, logistics, and digital merchandising now matter more than invention, and why retailers use accelerators to build reliable partners and spot trends early.
When Viral Buzz Meets Brick & Mortar: Why Social Hot Products Don’t Always Sell in Stores
Social media platforms drive product discovery and trends, but operational realities and in‑store dynamics often prevent viral products from becoming consistent retail bestsellers.
5 Bentonville Coffee Shops Where Retail Deals Are Brewed
Bentonville’s local cafés — from Onyx Coffee Lab to Airship and Third Space — are more than coffee stops; they’re community hubs where retail professionals meet, connect, and spark ideas.
Amazon ‘Buy for Me’ AI Faces Vendor Backlash Over Unauthorized Sales
Independent vendors say Amazon’s AI “Buy for Me” shopping tool lists and sells products without consent, leading to stock errors and reputational risk.
e.l.f. Beauty’s Roblox Game Targets Gen Z Shoppers
e.l.f. Beauty’s Glow Up! on Roblox fuses virtual makeup, self-expression, and retail innovation to reach digital-first Gen Z audiences.
e.l.f. Beauty Launches 'Glow Up!' Makeup Game on Roblox
e.l.f. Beauty debuts Glow Up! on Roblox, an immersive virtual makeup experience targeting Gen Z with creativity, self-expression, and commerce.
Metaverse in 2026: Elevating Customer Engagement Through Immersive Innovation
The metaverse revolutionizes customer engagement by blending immersive experiences with real-world interactions. As AR and VR adoption soar, businesses must adapt strategies to harness new digital opportunities.