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Neiman Marcus optimizes merchandising with machine learning
Neiman Marcus is utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) technology to improve pricing and merchandising decisions.
Instacart cutting 250 jobs; three C-suite execs to leave
Instacart is undergoing a restructuring plan that will include a roughly 7% workforce reduction as three top executives depart the company.

Walmart reaches major milestone for sourcing initiative

Walmart has been achieving success in its efforts to build a domestic Indian supply chain.
Kohl’s expands seasonal front-of-store promotions

Kohl’s Corp. sees front-of-store space as a valuable asset to showcase key products — all year long.
EXCLUSIVE: Academy Sports plans at item level with AI

Academy Sports + Outdoors optimizes individual allocation and replenishment decisions with artificial intelligence.
SpartanNash rolling out inventory robots in 60 more stores

SpartanNash is continuing to expand its use of an autonomous inventory robot solution.
DoorDash targets Gen Z with new partnership

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, DoorDash is offering on-demand delivery of Minted greeting cards.
Staples expands next-day delivery with AI-based picking robots

Staples Inc. is deploying an autonomous robotic item-handling system.
Study: Peak holiday online returns growth outpaced sales growth

The rate of returns on Cyber Week 2023 purchases reached a surprisingly fast pace.
Midwest convenience chain J&H Family Stores deploys cleaning robots

J&H Family Stores is streamlining some manual store tasks with automated robotic scrubbers.