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Elon Musk Sold Investors The Future. Now SpaceX Has To Build It.

On its first full day of trading, SpaceX is building on its massive IPO’s momentum. The company is up more than 14% on Monday, hitting a market cap above $2.4 trillion, which places it firmly within the ten largest companies in the world. Now comes the hard part. To maintain its momentum and lofty valuation, […]
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Bambuser powered Asos Stylist app in ChatGPT launch showcases fundamental tension in AI mediated commerce

Asos recently launched Stylist, an app in ChatGPT that brings fashion discovery through products and video content to customers in the UK and US.  This helps people discover Asos products directly in ChatGPT and shop them on the fast fashion giant’s website. It has been built using video commerce platform Bambuser. Stylist uses Bambuser’s new […]
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Asos announces launch of Stylist app in ChatGPT powered by Bambuser video commerce technology

Asos has launched Stylist, an app in ChatGPT that brings fashion discovery through products and video content to customers in the UK and US.  This helps customers discover Asos products directly in ChatGPT and shop them on the fast fashion giant’s website. It has been built using video commerce platform Bambuser. Stylist uses Bambuser’s new […]
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Behind KMS Wholesale’s 7-Figure Deals With RangeMe Subscribers

We’re all familiar with the phrase from the New York Lottery commercials of the 1980s, “You’ve got to be in it to win it.” Well, this goes equally well for RangeMe subscribers; those that are active on the platform and very responsive to buyer messages and requests are the ones who end up seeing retail […]
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  1. Trends & External Forces

Empire Bespoke Foods unwraps 2026 Christmas Range 

Empire Bespoke Foods has released its Christmas 2026 catalogue featuring more than 100 new festive items, including a limited edition range of ‘The Grinch’ seasonal specials. “With a wide choice of classics, lots of brand new items and some innovative takes on festive favourites, we… This story continues at Empire Bespoke Foods unwraps 2026 Christmas […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

2026 Marketing Technology Landscape Supergraphic: Peak Martech Achieved! (Maybe)

tl;dr The martech landscape effectively stopped growing this year, up just 0.79% to 15,505 products. After 15 years of relentless expansion, we may have finally hit peak martech — or at least a plateau. But underneath that flat headline, the market is churning fiercely: 1,488 products were added, while 1,367 were removed. Content marketing’s AI […]
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How to sell to Military Retailers like AAFES: A Step-by-Step Guide for Product Manufacturers

For product manufacturers looking to expand into new retail channels, military retailers like the Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) represent a powerful and often underutilized opportunity. By entering the military retail market, brands gain access to a loyal, global customer base of active-duty service members, veterans, and their families. However, selling to AAFES […]
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Wonder Suite announces integration with 3D Cloud to solve one of furniture retail’s toughest challenges

Wonder Suite has partnered with 3D Cloud with the aim of making it easier for customers to shop in stores for customised furniture. The tie up with 3D Cloud, an AI powered platform for 3D product visualisation and configuration, will allow people to personalise furniture selections in real-time. Shoppers can choose fabrics, colours, sizes, viewing […]
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Agentic Commerce & the Marketplace Boom with Mirakl’s Scott Eckert

In less than five years, launching a third-party marketplace has gone from a questionable move to a strategic imperative for many major retailers. Recorded live at NRF 2026, this episode of Retail Remix digs into that shift with Scott Eckert, CEO of the Americas at marketplace operator Mirakl. Scott explains why retailers are embracing curated […]
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OffBeat:  Two Books & A Very Short Movie

Robert B. Parker’s latter-career creation, small town police chief Jesse Stone, is back in a new novel, “Robert B. Parker’s Big Shot,” the 23rd in the series.  Parker, who died in 2010, contributed the first nine in the series, which has been carried on by a series of writers, and Christopher Farnsworth, the author of […]
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  1. Operations & Supply Chain

UPS’ Happy Returns pilots AI tool to halt decoy returns fraud

​[[“value”:” This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. UPS’ Happy Returns is using artificial intelligence to stymie a particular strain of returns fraud in the thick of the post-holiday sprint for reverse logistics providers. The company announced in November that it is piloting two new capabilities with select shippers, including […]
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Etsy, Shopify Among Early Partners for Microsoft’s Copilot Checkout

Microsoft is following ChatGPT’s lead with the debut of checkout capabilities in its AI-powered assistant Copilot. Among the launch partners for the experience are PayPal, Shopify, Stripe and Etsy, all of which also are early partners for ChatGPT’s Instant Checkout. Shoppers can now complete purchases directly in Copilot conversations, without being redirected to an external […]
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Rufus and the AI shopping war: why Amazon’s assistant reveals the battle for customer intent

Amazon’s Rufus validates what we’ve known for years: solving the Intent Gap is worth billions, says Warren Cowan, CEO at FoundIt! Customers who engage with Rufus convert 60% better because it bridges the gap between what they want (“headphones for running”) and how products are organised. But Rufus’ recommendations are 83% self-serving and only 32% […]
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The AI Shopping Revolution is Here. Retailers have Three Choices.

ChatGPT and Perplexity are building checkout systems. Soon enough, consumers will complete purchases without ever leaving their AI conversation. This fundamental shift in how people shop represents both an existential threat and an unprecedented opportunity for retailers. The question isn’t whether to adapt, but how quickly you can move. The Speed of this Disruption will […]
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Why Smaller, Smarter AI Models are Giving Retailers an Edge

Retailers aren’t just experimenting with AI chatbots anymore — they’re giving algorithms real agency. About 43% of retailers are already piloting autonomous, or agentic, AI, and another 53% are evaluating use cases, according to Salesforce’s Connected Shoppers Report. Automation is moving from behind-the-scenes analytics to frontline decision-making. Yet the industry is learning a hard truth: […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

RTIH AI in Retail Awards UKI Technology Supplier category finalists announced

We’re pleased to announce the shortlist for the RTIH AI in Retail Awards AI Technology Supplier of the Year (UKI) category. This category celebrates UKI companies that have developed innovative AI technologies and worked with retailers to transform the customer experience or back-end operations or both. Congratulations to all those who made it through the […]
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Smarter and Faster: How Gen AI Is Already Changing In-Store Retail Operations

You walk into a large home improvement store looking for a washer assembly to fix your kitchen faucet (and, let’s be honest, a few tips from the staff on how to not mess up the installation). But when you get there, it takes 10 minutes to track down an employee. And the one you find […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

The Sole Supplier brings Ocula into the fold for product catalogue discoverability

The Sole Supplier has selected Ocula Technologies to power product catalogue discoverability. In a LinkedIn post, Thomas McKenna, CEO at Ocula Technologies, said: “Managing a catalogue with this velocity of “new drops” requires more than just standard product copy and data – it requires enterprise grade content engineered for the new wave of search (Google […]
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L.L.Bean Shares Retail Expansion Plans for 2026 and 2027

This article first appeared in our sister publication Shop Eat Surf Outdoor (SESO) L.L.Bean’s brick-and-mortar retail expansion will continue in 2026 following its rollout of seven new locations in 2025. Physical retail is “an essential part of our growth strategy,” L.L.Bean Chief Retail Officer Greg Elder told RetailDive. The company plans to open eight more stores in 2026 […]
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Instacart Launches ChatGPT Integration Encompassing In-App Checkout

Instacart has launched an app on ChatGPT offering end-to-end shopping, including the platform’s Instant Checkout feature, all within the context of a ChatGPT conversation. The Instant Checkout experience is currently available on desktop and mobile web, and will roll out to the Instacart ChatGPT app on iOS and Android in the coming weeks. “With the […]
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  1. Media & Marketing

How Anthropologie is ‘Curating a Lifestyle’ with its Maeve Brand

This episode is brought to you by Commerce. Private label brands aren’t just supporting acts anymore — many are becoming stars in their own right, and Anthropologie’s Maeve label is proving the point. In this episode of Retail Remix, host Nicole Silberstein sits down with Anu Narayanan, President of Women’s and Home at Anthropologie Group, […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Not On The High Street launches AI shopping assistant The Curator just in time for Christmas

Online marketplace, Not On The High Street, has announced the launch of a new AI shopping assistant, The Curator. Available through its app from today, this lets customers find items they didn’t know existed from the thousands of small brands on the Not On The High Street site. This means that shoppers will be able […]
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  1. Media & Marketing

Pinterest taps into search and shopping data to create holiday gift guides

​[[{“value”:” Dive Brief Celebrities including Pamela Anderson and the Jonas Brothers have also curated shoppable boards as the social platform caters to gift buyers. Published Nov. 12, 2025 By Tatiana Walk-Morris Pinterest used popular search terms to curate gift guides like “the indecisive boyfriend,” “the frequent flyer,” and “teacher gifts that aren’t mugs.” Getty Images […]
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  1. Operations & Supply Chain

Why Retailer Market Fit Is Critical for Product Startups

Many innovative product startups dream of seeing their products on the shelves of retail giants like Walmart, Best Buy, or Costco. While that dream is exciting, few founders stop to ask an important question — is that actually the right move right now? Getting your product into thousands of stores can be a major milestone, […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

How to Transition from E-Commerce to Brick-and-Mortar Sales

Making the transition from digital retail to offline channels like stores, catalog companies, TV shopping networks, and more can be daunting and prevent many successful online consumer product companies from growing. Making the transition from e-commerce to brick-and-mortar sales is easier than it has ever been but being prepared can make all the difference. Here […]
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  1. Media & Marketing

Local news goes over the top: OTT app viewing is growing in US markets

The way Americans consume local news is undergoing a dramatic transformation, moving from the traditional broadcast screen to the personalized, on-demand world of over-the-top (OTT) streaming. Local news apps on platforms like Roku, Samsung, Amazon Fire TV and Apple TV are not just an alternative; they are rapidly becoming a primary source of news and […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Instacart Debuts AI Grocery Suite, Powers Customer-Facing Agentic Tech for Kroger

Instacart has introduced a suite of AI solutions specifically designed for the complexities of grocery retailing, featuring a white-label customer-facing agentic AI-powered shopping helper called Cart Assistant. This personalized omnichannel shopping companion supports meal planning and nutrition and is capable of learning from each customer’s preferences and purchase history. In the next few months, Sprouts […]
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4 retailers that need a win this holiday season

​[[“value”:” With Halloween in the rearview, all eyes are locked on the holidays ahead. Retailers are trying to win over customers — from special in-store experiences to early deals on holiday gifts. Discounts, in particular, may go a long way for retailers amid a year marked by economic uncertainty and weak consumer sentiment. Consumers are […]
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Choosing the Right Distribution Model: Dropshipping vs. Traditional Inventory

Shipping logistics may not sound glamorous, but it’s one of the most critical factors that determine whether your retail business thrives or struggles. From manufacturers to distributors to your retail store, each stage of the supply chain introduces costs, delays, and complexities that can make or break profitability. Before diving into fulfillment details, every retailer […]
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Kroger acquiring Giant Eagle in $1.65B deal

Kroger Co. is acquiring Giant Eagle, a family-owned food and pharmacy retailer, for a purchase price of $1.65 billion. Giant Eagle has approximately $9 billion in annual sales and 197 supermarkets and 11 standalone pharmacies across northern Ohio, western Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland and Indiana, according to a press release. The purchase is comprised of […]
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Omni CEO Christine Gambino – Omnichannel, Real ID & the Full-Funnel Future

The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Christine Gambino, CEO of Omni, Omnicom’s next-generation marketing and sales intelligence platform. It connects strategy, creativity, media, CRM, commerce, data, and AI to help brands grow with greater clarity, speed, and measurable business impact. Follow Christine on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-gambino-59683ab8 Follow Omni online at: https://www.omc.com/omni/ Christine […]
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C-Stores Grow, In Both Size And Ambition

CNBC has a story about how, while “gas stations have been reinventing themselves for the past decade with food offerings that rival many established grub-only chains,” now they are “doing something else: growing in physical size and attracting legions of fans along the way.”  Buc-ee’s is described as the poster child for this transformation: “On […]
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