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Santé raises $15M for AI sales agents for liquor stores

Santé raises $15M for AI sales agents for liquor stores

Liquor store POS and payments platform Santé raised $15M to build AI sales agents.

MarketScale Newsroom·Oct 8, 2026
Retail Refined Podcast - Sali Christeson

Retail Refined Podcast - Sali Christeson

In the latest episode of MarketScale's Retail Refined podcast, host Melissa Gonzalez engaged in a focused conversation with Sali Christeson, CEO and founder of Argent. Argent is known for sitting at the nexus of fashion, work, ambition, and cultural change. With a mission to redefine workwear and bo

Melissa Gonzalez·Sep 8, 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
Sizzle Clip - Victoria's Secret

Sizzle Clip - Victoria's Secret

For a brand as globally recognized as Victoria's Secret, the challenge is not getting noticed. It is staying meaningful.

Melissa Gonzalez·Aug 5, 2026
AI-influenced retail ecommerce is on track to reshape how enterprise merchandisers plan and buy

AI-influenced retail ecommerce is on track to reshape how enterprise merchandisers plan and buy

AI is moving from a back-office tool to a measurable driver of online retail sales, with implications for how operators source and forecast demand.

MarketScale Newsroom·Aug 5, 2026
Instacart's Arpalus acquisition puts computer vision at the center of AI-driven grocery retail

Instacart's Arpalus acquisition puts computer vision at the center of AI-driven grocery retail

Instacart acquires computer vision firm Arpalus as AI-influenced retail ecommerce accelerates, reshaping what grocery operators must buy and deploy.

MarketScale Newsroom·Aug 5, 2026
Instacart's Arpalus acquisition signals AI-driven shelf intelligence is now table stakes for grocery operators

Instacart's Arpalus acquisition signals AI-driven shelf intelligence is now table stakes for grocery operators

Instacart acquires computer vision firm Arpalus as AI-influenced retail ecommerce accelerates, reshaping what grocery and retail operators must evaluate now.

MarketScale Newsroom·Jul 31, 2026
From Power Shopping to Place-Making: Tanger’s Stephen Yalof on the New Outlet Experience

From Power Shopping to Place-Making: Tanger’s Stephen Yalof on the New Outlet Experience

For decades, the outlet trip had a familiar rhythm: get in the car, drive beyond the city, hunt for deals and come home with bags full of discounted finds. But that old model is giving way to something more layered. As retailers reinvest in store experiences to give consumers mor

Melissa Gonzalez·Jun 15, 2026
How Luxury Resale Became Big Business: Inside Fashionphile’s Playbook

How Luxury Resale Became Big Business: Inside Fashionphile’s Playbook

Luxury retail is in the midst of a reinvention. Circular fashion has moved from trend to transformation, reshaping how consumers perceive value, ownership, and access. According to the 2025 BCG × Vestiaire Collective Resale Report, the secondhand fashion and luxury market now totals $210 to $220 billion globally and is projected to reach $320…

Melissa Gonzalez·Oct 30, 2025
How LEGO Puts Play to Work Across Retail Experiences: Breaking Down the Formula with PJ du Toit

How LEGO Puts Play to Work Across Retail Experiences: Breaking Down the Formula with PJ du Toit

As in-store experiences become key to brand loyalty, LEGO is doubling down on its core brand essence of play, using it as both a design philosophy and a strategic lever. The company is transforming its physical spaces into destinations that spark imagination, encourage interaction, and strengthen emotional connections with shoppers of all ages. With…

Melissa Gonzalez·May 29, 2025
A Look into Anthropologie’s AnthroMagic: The ‘What, So What, Now What’ Approach with CMO Elizabeth Preis

A Look into Anthropologie’s AnthroMagic: The ‘What, So What, Now What’ Approach with CMO Elizabeth Preis

The luxury retailer's framework for blending analytical rigor with creative storytelling reveals how brands can sustain emotional connection amid rapid retail t

Melissa Gonzalez·Feb 18, 2025
True Religion Sets the Bar for Legacy Brands Seeking Cultural Relevance and Authentic Connections

True Religion Sets the Bar for Legacy Brands Seeking Cultural Relevance and Authentic Connections

The majority of consumers demand authenticity, and one denim icon is proving heritage brands can thrive by staying culturally connected while evolving their app

Melissa Gonzalez·Nov 1, 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
Netflix House: Can Streamers Turn Their IPs into Successful Experiential Retail?

Netflix House: Can Streamers Turn Their IPs into Successful Experiential Retail?

Entertainment companies are betting that immersive fan experiences can become a sustainable revenue stream beyond the screen

Daniel Litwin·Aug 8, 2024
A New Era of Retail is the Rise and Integration of Social Commerce

A New Era of Retail is the Rise and Integration of Social Commerce

Live streaming and social platforms are fundamentally reshaping how brands connect with shoppers in real time

Melissa Gonzalez·Jul 9, 2024
Culture and Craftsmanship with Sabah Founder Mickey Ashmore

Culture and Craftsmanship with Sabah Founder Mickey Ashmore

How one entrepreneur is reviving traditional craftsmanship as a path to cultural authenticity and sustainable business growth

Adam Morrisey·May 28, 2024
A New York Pop-Up Experience Where “Motion is Magic”: Kizik’s Innovative Approach to Footwear and Retail Expansion Takes the Stage

A New York Pop-Up Experience Where “Motion is Magic”: Kizik’s Innovative Approach to Footwear and Retail Expansion Takes the Stage

A footwear brand merges cutting-edge retail technology with hands-on customer experiences to redefine how shoppers discover their next pair

Melissa Gonzalez·May 1, 2024
Big Box Stores Redefine Retail with Spaces Blending Personalization, Technology, and Community Engagement

Big Box Stores Redefine Retail with Spaces Blending Personalization, Technology, and Community Engagement

Major retailers are ditching the one-size-fits-all approach to compete in an experience-driven market where technology and human connection drive customer loyal

Mansur Khamitov, Ph.D.·Apr 25, 2024
Enthusiastic and Trained Employees can Enhance Experiences and Drive Success in Physical Retail

Enthusiastic and Trained Employees can Enhance Experiences and Drive Success in Physical Retail

Frontline employees with proper training become a retailer's competitive advantage in an increasingly digital world

Allen Adamson·Apr 24, 2024
Trending Soon: Solving Customers’ Needs and Creating Personalized Shopping Experiences is the Future of Retail

Trending Soon: Solving Customers’ Needs and Creating Personalized Shopping Experiences is the Future of Retail

Retailers who master personalized, frictionless experiences gain a competitive edge in customer retention and revenue growth

Sarah Jarvis·Apr 24, 2024
Unique In-Store Experiences Are Driving a Brick-And-Mortar Retail Resurgence

Unique In-Store Experiences Are Driving a Brick-And-Mortar Retail Resurgence

Physical locations are becoming competitive advantages as retailers invest in immersive, memorable experiences that online shopping cannot replicate

Retail·Apr 15, 2024
Stepping into the Future at Shoptalk 2024: Creating a Flagship Brand Experience with APL

Stepping into the Future at Shoptalk 2024: Creating a Flagship Brand Experience with APL

Luxury athletic brands are reshaping retail by transforming storefronts into immersive destinations that prioritize experience over transactions

Melissa Gonzalez·Mar 28, 2024
Retail Revolution: Social Commerce is No Fad, It’s the Future

Retail Revolution: Social Commerce is No Fad, It’s the Future

Over one-third of U.S. internet users now shop directly through social platforms, signaling a fundamental shift in how brands will reach consumers

Daniel Litwin·Jan 31, 2024
Staying Competitive in Retail: Future Success Tied to Adoption of Innovative Tech

Staying Competitive in Retail: Future Success Tied to Adoption of Innovative Tech

Retailers that embrace automation, AI, and augmented reality are outpacing competitors left behind by legacy systems

Retail·Jan 12, 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
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
AI Technology is Revolutionizing Retail By Increasing Inventory Visibility

AI Technology is Revolutionizing Retail By Increasing Inventory Visibility

Real-time inventory tracking is helping retailers bridge the gap between digital and physical shopping while tackling massive operational inefficiencies

Retail·Sep 27, 2023
The Power of Consumer Insights: Enhance Performance and Customer Loyalty with Data

The Power of Consumer Insights: Enhance Performance and Customer Loyalty with Data

Companies that decode customer behavior across generations unlock competitive advantages and build lasting loyalty

Melissa Gonzalez·Sep 26, 2023
Adapting to a Constantly Changing Market: Leadership and Impact with Warby Parker’s Co-Founder

Adapting to a Constantly Changing Market: Leadership and Impact with Warby Parker’s Co-Founder

Blumenthal shares how one eyewear disruptor balances rapid innovation with social impact while staying true to core values

Melissa Gonzalez·Sep 21, 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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