by Mike Duff | Sep 1, 2026 | Featured News, Retail Articles
The United States Federal Trade Commission and 22 states have filed suit against Amazon, alleging the company engaged in deceptive practices that secretly inflated prices in its online search advertising auctions. Amazon responded with a statement that the suit’s...
by Mike Duff | Aug 31, 2026 | Retail Articles
Nearly three-quarters of shoppers are now using AI for product discovery, according to market researcher NielsenIQ. In a related development, retail media has grown into a $184 billion global market, NIQ pointed out. Adopted together, AI, retail media and other...
by Mike Duff | Aug 31, 2026 | Retail Articles
Scheels, which presents a unique assortment of home, athletic, outdoor, apparel and hardware products, announced the opening of its newest location in Cedar Park, TX, the company’s 35th store across 16 states and its second location in the Lone Star State. The...
by Mike Duff | Aug 31, 2026 | Retail Articles
The Home Depot reported that it is rolling out new in-store capabilities for Magic Apron, its AI-powered shopping assistant, which can now help determine whether a product is right for its intended use and recommend the tools and supplies needed to complete a task....
by Mike Duff | Aug 28, 2026 | Retail Articles
Ulta Beauty raised its guidance for the fiscal year after posting a Wall Street beat in the second quarter with help from increased hair tool sales. Net income was $282 million, or $6.55 per diluted share, versus $260.9 million, or $5.78 per diluted share, in the...
