Lego fiscal 2025 sales hit record
Brick sets based on Formula One, botanicals and popular franchises broaden the customer base.
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KitKat kicks off Formula One season with chocolate race car
The sculpted confection is unveiled at the home of the British Grand Prix.
Esomar appoints Barry Jennings as North America ambassador
He will work to expand the organization's influence, membership and advocacy.
K-beauty pioneer appoints a U.S. CEO
Appointment of Gaeun Kwon comes as retailer Olive Young opens its first U.S. stores.
Amazon halts Walmart's reign as revenue leader
Tech giant rises on the strength of Amazon Web Services, its cloud-computing unit.
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet enters Minnesota
Grand opening in Austin gives discounter a retail presence in 35 states.
AWS unveils agentic AI solution for health care settings
Amazon Connect Health serves as an autonomous administrative work force.
Ross Stores reports 4Q earnings well above guidance
Strong holiday season lifts off-price retailer's sales and comps.
In-store technologies expected to shape retail in 2026
Retailing’s age of artificial intelligence is driven by in-store technologies that help retailers bridge physical and digital worlds to solve problems, boost productivity, and train employees.
Gen AI a decision accelerator, but intent to buy through platforms is low
Gen AI platforms are quickly becoming a starting point for shopping.
People Who Made a Difference: Isaac Shapiro, Co-Founder and Co-CEO, Cleanlogic
‘In the 21st century, you have to be thinking about accessibility for all.’
People Who Made a Difference: Matthew Simonsen, Senior Vice President of Real Estate and Development, Dollar General
‘My team and I have a strong passion in making sure every store matters.’
N.Y.'s Algorithmic Pricing Disclosure Act takes effect
First-in-nation law governs business use of personal data to set or adjust prices.
Grocery delivery growth buoys Instacart's earnings
Orders increase 14% in three months through September.
Food industry coalesces behind ‘ingredient transparency’
New coalition seeks national standards as states adopt their own safety regulations.
Kearney: Agentic AI on the rise
‘An arms race is underway — not for stores or clicks but for algorithmic preference.’