retail industry

Grocery Vision AI takes blame for network failures underneath

At peak hours in a grocery store, things start to slip. A self-checkout lane lags and customers get impatient. A camera feed drops. A Vision AI system misses the movement it was installed to catch. To store staff and executives alike, it looks like the new technology has failed. The source video arg

Grocers matching store prices on Instacart grew 10 points faster, Instacart says

Instacart says grocers that match store prices on its marketplace grew faster and kept customers better than those charging a markup.

Fuel-selling convenience stores hit an eight-year high even as total count slips

NACS counts 151,975 U.S. c-stores, down 0.2%, but fuel-selling locations rose 0.6% to 122,620. The mix reshapes forecourt, payments, and foodservice bets.

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.

Wayfair's Q2 U.S. growth hits a post-pandemic high as AI and Perigold carry the momentum

Wayfair posted its strongest U.S. growth since the pandemic in Q2 2026, crediting AI tooling and its luxury brand Perigold, while broad e-commerce tailwinds pu

Whatnot hits $20 billion valuation as retailers weigh live shopping amid soft domestic demand

Whatnot nearly doubled its valuation in under a year, reaching $20B, as brands face slowing domestic demand and hunt for new sales channels.

Tractor Supply, Albertsons, and DoorDash-Shopify moves signal a structural shift toward digital retail investment

Tractor Supply, Albertsons, and DoorDash-Shopify are each making structural bets on digital commerce as online retail's share of total commerce keeps growing.

Retail's digital infrastructure is being rebuilt in real time, and Tractor Supply, Albertsons, and DoorDash are showing how

Three concrete moves in July 2026 reveal how major retailers are rewiring digital operations as ecommerce heads toward a $6.9T global market.

Global e-commerce market on track to nearly triple by 2035, with real operational stakes for B2B sellers

The global e-commerce market is projected to reach $19.83T by 2035, driven by mobile penetration, AI personalization, and D2C platform growth.

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.

Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions Promotes Eugene Shvartsman to Chief Revenue Officer to Accelerate Global Growth

Longtime leader to expand revenue strategy, deepen industry relationships, and build on continued business momentum

Convenience, Accessibility and Secure Storage: How Smart Locker Systems Can Streamline Company Operations and Enhance Customer Experiences

Automated storage solutions enable organizations to reduce operational friction while meeting modern expectations for contactless, convenient package management

The Coexistence of Big Box and Small Retail Relies on Synergistic Relationships

Rather than competing for dominance, retail's largest and smallest players thrive when they embrace their differences and build mutually beneficial partnerships

Closing the Loop: Our Sustainable Commitment to Circular Economy

A manufacturer transforms landfill waste into functional products, proving that circular economy principles can drive both sustainability and business growth

Struggles and Future Prospects of Sustainability in Fashion

Industry insiders are retraining in sustainable practices while consumer transparency tools promise to reshape shopping habits by 2025