How AI is powering Target’s back-to-school push
The mass retailer is utilizing AI for wish lists and recommended actions on its e-commerce site, Target’s senior vice president of technology told Retail Dive.
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World Cup Sales And Regional Momentum Drive Grupo Éxito Profit Surge
Colombian-based Grupo Éxito registered a 31.6% surge in consolidated net profit for H1 2026, to COP 316 billion (€86 million).
S Group H1 Growth Driven By Customer Traffic, Online Sales
Finnish S Group reported net-sales growth of 8.7%, to ~€8.1 billion, for H1 2026, while retail sales excluding taxes rose by 4.5%.
Kroger taps Walmart tech veteran as store operations chief
Mark Ibbotson, who helped lead the rollout of Walmart’s e-commerce platform, is the latest C-suite appointment for the supermarket chain.
Sephora to pilot TikTok Shop experience
The beauty retailer will debut exclusive monthly drops through the social media's e-commerce feature with content-led videos and a TikTok Live.
Williams-Sonoma AI assistants drive customer engagement — and conversions
Customers who use Olive, Williams Sonoma’s AI agent, convert at three times a higher rate than those who do not.
E-Commerce Expansion, Regional M&A Drive Cencosud's Q2 Results
Cencosud reported consolidated revenue of CLP 4.1 billion (€3.9 billion) in Q2, reflecting a 1.2% year-on-year decline.
Majestic kicks off six-week charity drive ‘Small Majestic Acts’ with £10,000 donation from Felix Solis
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Amazon in court: did the platform make advertisers pay too much?
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and as many as 21 U.S. states are suing Amazon for overcharging advertisers. Since 2019, the e-commerce giant is alleged to have…
GUEST COMMENT Why the best ad space is being wasted on a logo, an item and a price
Retail media now rivals TV for ad spend, yet much of its most valuable inventory contains little more than a logo, product and price. Stefan Kerridge, chief strategy officer at…
Why luxury platform Mytheresa is increasing its focus on personal shoppers
E-commerce company Mytheresa wants to place greater emphasis on human interaction and is therefore hiring more personal shoppers. Technology can never replace emotions and…