by Mike Duff | Sep 3, 2026 | Featured News, Retail Articles
In an early forecast on holiday spending, business services firm Bain & Co. stated it expects November/December retail sales in the United States to increase by 4.5% year over year and top $1 trillion for the first time. Bain suggested IEEPA tax refunds passed on...
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
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 25, 2026 | Retail Articles
Consumers seem more ready for AI-assisted holiday shopping than many retailers are prepared to meet expectations set by artificial intelligence, according to new research from Narvar, a post-purchase support platform. Retailers and consumers are on the same page about...
by Mike Duff | Aug 18, 2026 | Retail Articles
Holiday shoppers are turning to AI to find better prices, compare options and save time as inflation continues to pressure household budgets, according to a survey by Minty, an AI-driven shopping companion that helps consumers find discounts. Consumers aren’t...
