Michaels launches AI shopping assistant
The retailer is positioning the Ask Mike tool as a way shoppers can move beyond keyword filtering and receive personalized recommendations.
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H&M to lay off 76 NYC-based corporate employees
The retailer regularly reviews its operations to "stay flexible, efficient, and fast-moving," the company told Retail Dive.
Vita Coco buys premium coconut water maker Copra in deal worth up to $275M
The transaction expands the fast-growing company into super-premium offerings.
Tim Atkin MW elected as chair of Grand Orden de Caballeros del Vino
Tim Atkin MW has been elected as the new chair of the Gran Orden de Caballeros del Vino Español, replacing Sarah Jane Evans MW, who has held the position since 2020. The post…
La-Z-Boy expands 3D cloud tech for product imagery
The technology means customers can see every product and configuration exactly as it will be built — replacing manual rendering production.
Armani doubles profits and challenges fine for exploitation
Giorgio Armani saw its net profit more than double in 2025 to 67 million euros. At the same time, the Italian fashion house is taking legal action against a fine for labor…
Hy-Vee introduces rapid online ordering options
The regional grocer’s customers can now select in-store pickup or delivery in as fast as 30 minutes.
Sainsbury’s grows availability of British-grown salad vegetables
Sainsbury’s has announced two long-term agreements with UK producers to help increase the volume of its British-grown tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers available to its customers…
New tricks: the changing face of Bordeaux
Forget the clichés and preconceptions: Bordeaux today is a hotbed of innovation, with a wealth of groundbreaking projects and initiatives under way. The post New tricks: the…
Schnucks turns to agentic AI shopping assistant
The tool will give customers a personalized shopping experience that supports their health and wellness preferences.
Bath & Body Works rolls out store updates
The retailer is enhancing locations in the U.S. and Canada with simplified navigation, clearer signage and streamlined layouts to make product discovery more intuitive.
10 reasons why Moldovan wine should be on your radar
The story of Moldovan wine is one of fortitude in facing great challenges – and now this remarkable wine nation is ready to take its place on the global stage. We pick out 10…