Retail Investment

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.

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.

Amazon Business hits $60B and Instacart bets on computer vision as B2B ecommerce enters its next infrastructure cycle

Two major moves announced the same day signal that enterprise ecommerce infrastructure is being rebuilt from the shelf up.

B2B ecommerce pulse: AI agents, marketplace expansion, and digital investment drive mid-2026 momentum

From Kawasaki Engines' 500% AOV jump to a $20.4T global market, B2B ecommerce is accelerating fast in mid-2026.

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