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Walmart’s 24% e-commerce growth is forcing a store ops rewrite, even as stores still carry the volume

Walmart’s 24% e-commerce growth is forcing a store ops rewrite, even as stores still carry the volume

Walmart's Q2 showed e-commerce sales up 24% and now over 23% of U.S. segment sales. For operators, the question is how fast stores become fulfillment nodes without breaking labor and inventory systems.

MarketScale Newsroom·Aug 22, 2026
Whatnot hits $20 billion valuation as live-auction commerce goes mainstream retail

Whatnot hits $20 billion valuation as live-auction commerce goes mainstream retail

Whatnot raised $545M at a $20B valuation, nearly doubling in months, as live-auction commerce forces enterprise retailers to rethink digital selling.

MarketScale Newsroom·Aug 16, 2026
Retailers restructure digital operations as ecommerce becomes the baseline, not the edge

Retailers restructure digital operations as ecommerce becomes the baseline, not the edge

Albertsons centralizes merchandising, Tractor Supply grows digital despite headwinds, and fresh Forbes data frames how big the stakes really are.

MarketScale Newsroom·Aug 5, 2026
US e-commerce market projected to hit $2.28 trillion by 2031 as mobile and fulfillment reshape supply chains

US e-commerce market projected to hit $2.28 trillion by 2031 as mobile and fulfillment reshape supply chains

A new market forecast pegs US e-commerce at $2.28T by 2031, with mobile shopping, digital payments, and rapid fulfillment driving the build-out.

MarketScale Newsroom·Jul 10, 2026
Zero-click commerce arrives: AI agents set to intermediate $15 trillion in B2B purchases by 2028

Zero-click commerce arrives: AI agents set to intermediate $15 trillion in B2B purchases by 2028

Gartner forecasts AI agents will intermediate $15T in B2B purchases by 2028, forcing sellers to rethink data, discovery, and digital infrastructure.

MarketScale Newsroom·Jun 17, 2026
Zero-click commerce: AI agents set to intermediate $15 trillion in B2B purchases by 2028

Zero-click commerce: AI agents set to intermediate $15 trillion in B2B purchases by 2028

Gartner forecasts AI agents will mediate $15T in B2B purchases by 2028. New Adobe data shows AI-referred traffic now converts 42% better than non-AI visits.

MarketScale Newsroom·Jun 17, 2026
The Impact and Future of Self-Service in Retail: Insights from Position Imaging

The Impact and Future of Self-Service in Retail: Insights from Position Imaging

Retailers are discovering that shoppers increasingly want to handle transactions and returns themselves, fundamentally reshaping store operations

Software And Technology·Jan 24, 2025
Revolutionizing Retail: IT’s Transformative Power

Revolutionizing Retail: IT’s Transformative Power

Technology leaders reveal how real-time data and network innovation are reshaping retail operations and customer experiences at scale

Extreme Networks·Dec 27, 2024
Madewell’s Data Driven Evolution for Today’s Consumer

Madewell’s Data Driven Evolution for Today’s Consumer

The denim retailer is using customer data and strategic vision to reshape its shopping experience and product lineup for evolving buyer demands

Melissa Gonzalez·Dec 19, 2024
Retail Reimagined: Unpacking the Retail in Box for Small & Medium Retailers

Retail Reimagined: Unpacking the Retail in Box for Small & Medium Retailers

Small retailers across India are leveraging AI and advanced analytics to compete with larger chains and transform their operations

Michelle Dawn Mooney·Dec 19, 2024
The Rise and Rise of Retail Media Networks

The Rise and Rise of Retail Media Networks

Retailers are using customer data and direct advertising to reshape how brands reach shoppers and prove marketing results

Christine Russo·Sep 16, 2024
From Home Delivery & Store Pickups to AI Integration: The Key to Embracing Ecommerce for Grocery Retailers

From Home Delivery & Store Pickups to AI Integration: The Key to Embracing Ecommerce for Grocery Retailers

Grocery retailers must modernize their fulfillment strategies and adopt intelligent automation to stay competitive as online shopping reshapes the industry

Venkatesh Shankar·May 8, 2024
Revolutionize Customer Engagement Through Digital Augmentations in Physical Retail

Revolutionize Customer Engagement Through Digital Augmentations in Physical Retail

Physical retailers are blending digital tools with in-store shopping to create experiences that match online convenience while preserving the human touch

Sarah Jarvis·Apr 24, 2024
AI Reshaping the Retail Industry One Personalized Experience at a Time

AI Reshaping the Retail Industry One Personalized Experience at a Time

Retailers are discovering that machine learning algorithms can predict customer preferences with stunning accuracy, fundamentally changing how brands engage sho

Melissa Gonzalez·Mar 12, 2024
The Digital Economy: Not Just a Future Promise; It’s a Current Opportunity. Mondelez and Hedera Are Grabbing It With Both Hands.

The Digital Economy: Not Just a Future Promise; It’s a Current Opportunity. Mondelez and Hedera Are Grabbing It With Both Hands.

Legacy snack makers are leveraging blockchain technology today to compete in the rapidly evolving digital economy

Software And Technology·Feb 14, 2024
GNC’s Omni-Channel Evolution From Brick and Mortar to Commerce Hub

GNC’s Omni-Channel Evolution From Brick and Mortar to Commerce Hub

Retailers that blend physical stores with digital channels are capturing customer loyalty in ways traditional competitors cannot

Melissa Gonzalez·Nov 29, 2023
AI and Analytics are the Key to Supply Chain Resilience in B2B

AI and Analytics are the Key to Supply Chain Resilience in B2B

Real-time visibility and predictive modeling are reshaping how B2B companies fortify operations against disruption

Vafa Saboori·Nov 17, 2023
Retail Innovation Takes Center Stage at Coach Under Giovanni Zaccariello’s Leadership

Retail Innovation Takes Center Stage at Coach Under Giovanni Zaccariello’s Leadership

The luxury brand is redefining retail by blending digital innovation with sustainability to meet evolving consumer expectations

Christine Russo·Nov 15, 2023
Innovation Through AI is Helping Major Shifts in the Retail Landscape

Innovation Through AI is Helping Major Shifts in the Retail Landscape

Retailers face a pivotal choice: harness AI's optimization power to match rapidly evolving consumer demands or risk being left behind

Melissa Gonzalez·Sep 19, 2023
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