Author: Cyrus Pari
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Why Agentic Commerce is Becoming a Retail Imperative
The traditional e-commerce website, defined by search bars, filters and static product grids, is increasingly misaligned with how consumers want to sh [...]
Destination XL Group and FullBeauty to Create $1.2B Merger
Destination XL Group and FullBeauty have agreed to combine in what the companies described as a “merger of equals,” bringing together a publicly liste [...]
Retail M&A: What Holiday Performance Means for the 2026 Pipeline
Retail M&A is entering a pivotal moment as holiday season nears its conclusion and we begin a new year. The next few months will shape deal pipeli [...]
2025: Why Customer Voices Will Outshine Brand Campaigns
This holiday season, the boldest campaigns won’t come from celebrities or brand spokespeople. They’ll come from customers. Shoppers are scrolling fast [...]
Why Retailers Must Prepare for a Year of ‘Start, Stop, Pivot’ Logistics
Peak season always comes with complexity, but what retailers are currently dealing with in 2025 is something altogether different: a year defined by t [...]
Preparing Retailers for AI-Driven Cyber Threats Through the Holiday Season and Beyond
Cybercriminals follow consumer behavior, and the holiday season provides a prime opportunity. As shoppers continue to make purchases online and in-sto [...]
Amazon offering deliveries in 30 minutes in parts of Seattle and Philadelphia
Ultra-fast Amazon Now deliveries for household essentials and fresh groceries available to customers in some areas of Seattle and Philadelphia. [...]
How Hanna Andersson’s Resale Marketplace Builds Community, Loyalty
Hanna Andersson launched its “Hanna-Me-Downs” peer-to-peer resale marketplace in 2023 to offer parents a sustainable way to exchange pre-loved Hanna p [...]
Fanatics Lands Retail and Merchandise Deal for FIFA 2026 World Cup
Fanatics will exclusively run the FIFA World Cup 2026 retail and merchandising operations, the company announced Dec. 4. The World Cup, set to take pl [...]
How Giftware Retailers Are Preparing for This Year’s Peak Pressures
With peak season truly here, giftware brands are in the midst of their busiest time of the year. But between economic uncertainty, shifting customer e [...]