#Retail

Amazon UK adds fresh groceries to same-day delivery

Amazon customers in parts of London can now add fresh groceries to same-day delivery orders, combining perishables with regular purchases.

Amazon Prime lands in South Africa

Amazon Prime launches in South Africa, offering free delivery, Prime Video, and access to Prime Day for R59/month.

Amazon's Prime Day Early Access Kicks Off

Amazon kicks off early Prime Day deals for members, offering discounts on devices, groceries, fashion, and more ahead of the official June 23-26 event.

Amazon Prime Day 2026 Dates Set

Amazon Prime Day 2026 is set for June 23-26, offering millions of exclusive deals for Prime members across numerous categories.

Amazon Prime Day 2026: Dates, Deals, and How to Save

Mark your calendars: Amazon Prime Day 2026 is set for June 23-26, bringing four days of exclusive deals and early savings for Prime members.

Dell AI Surge, Gap Slump, Southwest Policy Shakeup

Bloomberg Money Minute covers Dell's AI server surge, Gap's sales slump, and Southwest Airlines' new seating policy.

Loblaw's Digital Chief on AI's Impact

Loblaw's Chief Digital Officer, Lauren Steinberg, reveals how AI tools like Codex are revolutionizing developer productivity and e-commerce content creation.

Retail's New Growth Play: Volume Over Price

Retailers are pivoting to volume-driven growth and leveraging AI and data analytics to navigate economic volatility and supply chain disruptions.

Databricks Genie: Partner AI Solutions Emerge

Databricks partners are launching industry-specific conversational AI solutions built on Databricks Genie, democratizing data access and accelerating AI-driven decisions.

AWS brings Alexa shopping tech to retailers

AWS is making its AI shopping assistant technology, developed for Amazon, available to other retailers to build personalized conversational commerce experiences.

Databricks Genie Boosts Retail Personalization

Databricks Genie enables retail CX leaders to query complex customer data using natural language, accelerating personalization efforts.

Meta's AI Shift and Home Depot's Sales Slump

Meta is reassigning 7,000 workers to AI roles amid job cuts, while Home Depot's sales miss targets due to housing market uncertainties.

Alexa+ Redesigns Echo Show Shopping

Amazon enhances Echo Show devices with a full visual shopping experience powered by Alexa+, mirroring its online store for voice and touch interaction.

Amazon Now Promises 30-Minute Delivery

Amazon Now aims to deliver groceries and essentials in 30 minutes or less, expanding rapidly across the U.S. to meet immediate customer needs.

Rezolve AI CEO on Hostile Bid for Commerce.com

Rezolve AI CEO Daniel Wagner discusses the company's hostile bid for Commerce.com, citing rapid growth and the need to innovate in the retail sector.

Amazon Pet Days 2026 Deals Drop

Amazon Pet Days 2026 kicks off May 11-15 with major discounts on pet food, toys, health supplies, and more from top brands.

Jassy: Amazon's Price Cuts Aren't Magic

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy explains how operational efficiencies and infrastructure investments enable the company to keep retail prices low for customers.

Amazon Business Adds Fresh Groceries

Amazon Business now delivers fresh groceries alongside office supplies in over 2,300 U.S. cities, simplifying procurement for businesses.

Amazon Opens Logistics Network to All Businesses

Amazon is opening its vast logistics network, including freight, fulfillment, and parcel shipping, to businesses of all sizes.

Amazon Rufus Price History Gains Depth

Amazon's Rufus AI now provides a full year of price history, giving shoppers more transparency and confidence in their purchase decisions.

Databricks Tackles Retail Stockouts

Databricks Genie for Replenishment Intelligence offers retailers real-time, conversational access to demand and inventory data to reduce stockouts and build customer trust.

Amazon's Herrington: 'Move Faster' is Bad Advice

Amazon's Doug Herrington explains why telling teams to 'move faster' is counterproductive and shares his collaborative approach to driving speed without compromising quality.

Amazon Prime Day 2026 Dates Announced

Amazon Prime Day 2026 dates are set for June, offering members worldwide significant discounts on electronics, apparel, and groceries.

Amazon adds chat to audio shopping

Amazon's AI audio shopping feature now lets users ask questions via text or voice and get real-time answers.

Intel, Meta, and 7-Eleven Make Market Moves

Intel's stock soared 26% on strong earnings, while Amazon and Meta inked a multi-billion dollar AI chip deal. 7-Eleven also entered the wedding catering business.

AI is Transforming the Beauty Industry

AI is revolutionizing the beauty industry with personalized recommendations, virtual try-ons, and data analysis from companies like Ulta Beauty and Sephora.

AI Tackles Grocery Waste and Inflation

CNBC's Brandon Gomez explores how AI is helping grocers like Kroger combat food waste and inflation with platforms like Flashfood, offering consumers discounts and retailers new revenue streams.

Nissan AI Overhaul, Oil Prices Dip, McDonald's Menu Shakeup

Bloomberg's Money Minute covers Nissan's AI lineup shift, falling oil prices, and McDonald's new beverage offerings.

Snowflake Taps AI for Retail Scale

Snowflake Intelligence is empowering retailers like the Mark Anthony Group to scale AI, democratize data access, and drive business outcomes through generative BI.

H&M Stock Slides Amid AI Chip Market Turmoil

Bloomberg's Stock Movers discusses H&M's Q1 sales dip, Pony AI's first profitable quarter and global expansion, and the impact of AI compression on chip demand.

Enterprise Data Science Gets Real

Discover how 15 enterprise data science use cases are transforming operations, from manufacturing to finance, leveraging modern lakehouse architectures.

Bumble Shares Surge on Strong Q1 Earnings and Outlook

Bumble Inc. shares surged after reporting strong Q1 earnings and exceeding EBITDA expectations, while Dollar General's stock dipped amid slowing growth concerns.

Gap, Nike Earnings Dive Amid Shifting Consumer Trends

Gap and Nike reported disappointing earnings, signaling a slowdown in consumer spending, while Marvell Technology saw strong growth driven by AI demand.

Retailers Get Tariff Relief in Landmark Ruling

A recent Supreme Court decision has offered retailers relief from Trump-era tariffs, potentially sparking a massive legal battle over $170 billion in refunds.

AI Powers Small Business Saturday: A New Retail Playbook

Xpand Secures $6M for Global Autonomous Retail Stores

Xpand secured $6 million in a recent funding round. Ibex Investors and Emerge led the investment.

Doughlicious Secures €4.3M for Global Frozen Dessert Expansion

Doughlicious secured €4.3 million in a new funding round. Rich Products Ventures (RPV) and The Angel Group co-led the investment. This capital will accelerate the frozen dessert brand's global expansion.

Doughlicious Secures €4.3M for Global Frozen Dessert Expansion

London-based Doughlicious, a FoodTech brand specializing in frozen cookie dough and gelato bites, has secured €4.3 million in a new funding round.

Augmodo Secures $37.5M Series A for Spatial AI Retail Tech

Augmodo, a Seattle-based startup, secured $37.5 million in a Series A funding round. TQ Ventures led the investment.

Augmodo Secures $37.5M Series A for Spatial AI Retail Tech

Augmodo, a Seattle-based startup, secured $37.5 million in a Series A funding round. TQ Ventures led the investment.

Source AI Secures $1.4M Pre-Seed for Retail Procurement

Dublin-headquartered AI startup Source secured $1.4 million in Pre-Seed funding.

Source AI Secures $1.4M Pre-Seed for Retail Procurement

Dublin-headquartered AI startup Source secured $1.4 million in Pre-Seed funding.

Blueland Secures $55 Million in Funding

The company has achieved over $100 million in lifetime sales by 2022 and its products are sold in major retailers such as Whole Foods, Costco, and Target. Blueland has sold over 10 million products to date.

dataplor Secures $20.5M in Series B Funding

dataplor, a leading provider of global location intelligence, announced it has raised $20.5 million in Series B funding.

dataplor Secures $20.5M in Series B Funding

dataplor, a leading provider of global location intelligence, announced it has raised $20.5 million in Series B funding.

Impact Analytics Secures Series D Funding to Accelerate Global Expansion and Lead in Agentic AI

Trax Raises $50 Million Debt Funding from Deutsche Bank

Terrific Secures Seed Funding from Arieli Capital

The Future of Smart Retail, AI and Generative AI

We are living in a time that could be likened to a new season of Black Mirror. While it may bring about uncertainty, we must accept that the world is changin...

The Future of Smart Retail, AI and Generative AI

We are living in a time that could be likened to a new season of Black Mirror. While it may bring about uncertainty, we must accept that the world is changin...