LEGO Eyes Major India Expansion
The LEGO Group plans to grow its retail footprint across India, aiming to deepen engagement with families, collectors, and emerging toy consumers nationwide.
EU Launches Formal Investigation Into Shein Over Illegal Products, “Addictive Design” Under Digital Services Act
The European Commission has opened a formal Digital Services Act investigation into Shein, examining illegal product listings and concerns that its platform design may promote addictive consumer behavior and lack transparency.
Searchable Video Reshapes Retail Commerce Strategy
Video is becoming the core infrastructure of omnichannel retail as AI transforms unstructured content into searchable, shoppable, revenue-driving assets.
AI Turns Websites Into Adaptive Sales Engines
New AI-powered approaches are reshaping websites into adaptive, context-aware sales engines that personalize user journeys in real time and drive higher conversions across digital channels.
e.l.f. Beauty Deepens Gen Z Strategy with Rhode Deal
e.l.f. Beauty is accelerating its Gen Z growth strategy through the $1 billion acquisition of Rhode, reinforcing its focus on cultural relevance, community-driven branding, and omnichannel expansion.
Ep. 10 - Searchable Video: The Next Retail Edge with Vyrill's Ajay Bam
Video is now the shopping experience. Vyrill CEO Ajay Bam explains how AI powered video search, UGC, and retail media drive discovery, trust, and conversion across ecommerce and stores. Learn how to index clips, personalize PDPs, and turn short form video into measurable revenue.
Leadership Reset in Retail Media’s AI Era
As retail media and commerce marketing evolve, leaders are rethinking culture, strategy, and sustainability to balance AI-driven performance with human-centered leadership.
Wendy’s Continues Closing Underperforming Stores in 2026
Wendy’s is pursuing a strategic downsizing of its U.S. footprint, closing 5%–6% of its restaurants while maintaining value-focused Biggie Deals to address softer sales.
What Retailers Can Learn from Competing with Costco
What makes Costco a retail powerhouse? We break down its membership model, disciplined SKU strategy, capped margins, and supplier partnerships that build long term loyalty and trust. Discover why focus, value, and execution drive sustainable retail growth.
Ep. 12 - CEO to Reset: Jessica Hendrix on Leadership and Letting Go
Former Saatchi and Saatchi X CEO Jessica Hendrix shares practical leadership lessons on culture, retail media, commerce, Gen Z buying power, and leading through crisis. Learn how to set clear goals, build resilient teams, and balance performance with humanity in fast changing markets.
Target's Leadership Shift Focuses on Growth and Guest Experience
Target’s recent executive leadership changes signal a strategic shift to accelerate growth and enhance the guest experience, aligning talent to streamline operations and merchandising authority.
Albertsons Joins ChatGPT Ad Pilot Program
Albertsons partners with ChatGPT’s Ad Pilot Program to deliver targeted Valentine’s Day promotions, expanding its omnichannel retail advertising strategy.
Designer Brands Appoints Sheamus Toal as CFO to Drive Growth
Designer Brands has named Sheamus Toal as its new CFO, bringing deep financial and operational expertise to lead the company’s strategic growth and omnichannel initiatives starting February 2026.
Emerging Funding Trends in Omnichannel Retail for 2026
The omnichannel retail sector continues to attract significant venture funding, with startups blending digital and physical retail strategies. This article explores recent funding rounds, highlighting key players and investment trends shaping the industry in 2026.
Taylor Swift Seeks U.S. Block on ‘Swift Home’ Trademark
Taylor Swift has formally asked the U.S. government to block a bedding company’s application to register the trademark “Swift Home,” saying it could mislead consumers about her endorsement.
Reebok Drives Repurchases with Digital Refunds
Reebok is leveraging instant digital refunds to accelerate repurchasing behavior, highlighting how refund innovation can boost customer loyalty and retail conversion rates.