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Lowe’s plans seasonal inventory with AI
Lowe’s Companies Inc. is partnering with a consulting firm and a provider of AI-based merchandising technology to enhance inventory planning.
PetSmart reportedly responds to ongoing cyberattack
PetSmart is reportedly taking steps to counteract a current effort to steal customer information.

Import cargo volume returning to normal amid efforts to minimize impact of attacks

The supply chain is adjusting to ongoing Houthi rebel attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea.
Urban Value Corner Store opens autonomous stores in luxury buildings

A Dallas-based convenience retailer is bringing kit-built frictionless “micro markets” to select luxury apartment complexes.
EXCLUSIVE: Antony Wildey, VP, Oracle Retail, looks at enterprise AI

Artificial intelligence (AI) will have a profound affect throughout retail in the next 12 months.
Is Target becoming retail’s newest tech giant?

Target continues making strides in tech innovation as it seeks to keep pace with Amazon and Walmart.
Walmart plans to open third milk facility in 2026

Walmart is expanding infrastructure to meet growing consumer milk demand.
Walmart extends Express Delivery to early morning hours

Early birds get the worm – and fast deliveries from Walmart.
Hertz shifting omnichannel payments to new platform

A leading car rental company is unifying its online and in-person payment volume.
Michaels pilots third-party handmade marketplace in stores

The Michaels Companies is taking its battle for Etsy's turf into brick-and-mortar space.