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Stitch Fix Claims their AI Vision Platform Doubled Freestyle Spend in 90 Days

By Sachin Mohan | June 11, 2026

Vision works by generating personalized imagery of a client's likeness in an array of shoppable outfits tailored to their style profile and current trends.

Instacart Is Deploying AI Shopping Carts at Weis Markets

By Sachin Mohan | June 10, 2026

"As a leader in Physical AI, we're giving retailers like Weis Markets a competitive advantage by bringing together in-store and online data ."

Cracker Barrel Deploys AI for Traffic Forecasting and Labor Planning

By Sachin Mohan | June 10, 2026

The AI deployments are directly tied to Cracker Barrel's core operational challenges.

GrubMarket Launches Specialized Sales AI for Food Distributors

By Ridhika Basnet | June 10, 2026

By expanding its lineup of specialized AI agents, the company aims to pioneer AI-driven supply chain management for distributors.

You Can Now Design Custom Merch on Amazon Using AI

By Sachin Mohan | June 9, 2026

Amazon will handle production through Merch on Demand and ships with Prime eligibility.

Five Below Is Using AI to Generate Its TV Ads

By Sachin Mohan | June 8, 2026

"I also think there's a lot more opportunity in terms of leveraging AI and trend detection, and we're excited to keep exploring those options."

Macy's Just Confirmed That Ask Macy's Is Converting. Bloomingdale's Is Next.

By Sachin Mohan | June 7, 2026

"What I love seeing is the higher conversion rate for the people that are engaging with Ask Macy's."

Amazon Is Showing You Fake Products to Help Find Real Ones

By Sachin Mohan | June 4, 2026

The feature is live in the US for apparel and home categories, with more categories planned over time.

Chewy Has a $50 Million AI Bet and a Clear Answer to Agentic Commerce

By Sachin Mohan | June 4, 2026

"If you're selling a commodity, I think the disintermediation issue is likely one that needs paying attention."

Dollar General Is Building an Enterprise AI Operating System

By Sachin Mohan | June 3, 2026

"While we are still early in our AI journey, we are building an AI operating system for the enterprise."

Kohl's Is Using Google Gemini to Help Customers Find Gifts.

By Sachin Mohan | June 1, 2026

"We're encouraged by the initial results and about the potential for these AI-enabled experiences."

Best Buy Is Building Its Future Around Four Pillars. AI Is One of Them.

By Sachin Mohan | June 1, 2026

"It's about the unique mixture of human, physical, digital and AI and how we amplify it."

Costco’s Highest Converting Traffic Source is AI

By Sachin Mohan | May 29, 2026

"While the volume of traffic generated from AI search is still low, we saw triple digit growth in Q3."

Gap Says It Is Now Brand-Led and Intelligence-Powered

By Sachin Mohan | May 29, 2026

"We are leveraging technology and AI to help our teams make smarter decisions, improve productivity, and drive the right value."

Catalyst Brands Pushes AI Platform Strategy Across Retail Portfolio

By AIM | May 29, 2026

The retailer is building shared data, technology, and AI capabilities across brands including JCPenney, Brooks Brothers, and Aéropostale while expanding enterprise AI adoption.

L’Oréal USA CEO Outlines Three-Part AI Strategy After First 100 Days

By Ridhika Basnet | May 27, 2026

L’Oréal USA CEO Alexis Perakis-Valat detailed the company’s AI roadmap, spanning consumer tools, internal functions, and workforce integration.

Retail Earnings Season Just Proved Agentic Commerce Is Already Here

By Sachin Mohan | May 26, 2026

Units purchased through Sparky grew more than 4x. Lowe's Mylow converts at triple the rate of non-users.

Target Changes Its AI Strategy Due to Rising Technology Costs

By Ridhika Basnet | May 26, 2026

The company is looking at ramping up investment in its analytics teams in a bid ​to turn growing volumes ​of data ⁠into actionable insights at a faster clip.

DICK'S Sporting Goods Launches AI Coach Inside Its Mobile App

By AIM | May 25, 2026

DICK'S Sporting Goods launched an AI-powered conversational coach inside its mobile app using Adobe Brand Concierge technology.

Digital Brands Group Taps Renov AI for Next-Wave AI Commerce Solutions

By Ridhika Basnet | May 22, 2026

The partnership supports evolution beyond a traditional brand operator into an AI-enabled platform.