The Home Depot extends AI assistance in local stores
The retailer expanded its AI shopping assistant, Magic Apron, to include localized store knowledge to help customers quickly find items, ask product-specific questions and get…
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Spain is a remarkable growth driver for Shein
While Shein's global growth is sluggish and its IPO has not been a resounding success, the Chinese online retailer is performing exceptionally well in Spain, where more and more…
Erewhon opens first location outside Los Angeles County
The luxury grocer recently opened a store in Thousand Oaks, California, as it looks to expand its geographic reach.
InPost cuts profit outlook despite record parcel volumes and Yodel integration
InPost has cut its full-year profit guidance despite reporting record parcel volumes in Q2 2026. The post InPost cuts profit outlook despite record parcel volumes and Yodel…
Boots opens NHS flu vaccinations and encourages those eligible to protect themselves earlier in the season
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Parcel theft hits £667m as shoppers turn to local collection points
More than two-thirds (67%) of UK consumers have experienced a parcel delivery problem, including missing or stolen packages, new research from Collect+ has found.
Shein plummets on Hong Kong stock market debut
Shein ended its first day of trading in Hong Kong with a sharp drop. The fast-fashion giant’s stock fell about 10% on Tuesday. The initial public offering has resulted in a much…
Why inclusive lending is essential to the future of retail credit
Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) has risen to become a mainstream part of the payment experience for many retailers and customers. However, recent regulations could be significantly…
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…
Target bets on ’90s nostalgia with exclusive Delia’s collection
The assortment offers a fresh take on the brand’s vintage style and includes a version of its famous catalog.
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…
Best Buy emphasizes expert support with AI shopping assistant
Ask Blue can answer shopping questions or guide users to customer support as needed.