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Claire’s teams up with young ‘Gen Zalpha’ influencers
Claire’s Holdings LLC is turning to teen and tween social media celebrities for a new branding initiative.

Ikea rolls out generative AI shopping/design app

Ikea is personalizing furniture and décor suggestions with artificial intelligence (AI)-based visuals.
How AI can help solve retail’s billion dollar shrink problem

AI is emerging as a powerful ally in the fight against shrink, with several ways that retailers can implement this technology to help combat the problem.
Misfits Market launches supply chain solution for perishable brands

Fulfilled by Misfits (FBM) is a dedicated service for perishable brands to store, pick, pack, fulfill and deliver their products nationwide via Misfits Market’s logistics platform.
Hy-Vee leverages Instacart for same-day fulfillment

Hy-Vee Inc. is expanding its partnership with Instacart to support same-day delivery in its owned and operated websites and apps.
Kroger enhancing third-party product listings with generative AI

The Kroger Co. is applying artificial intelligence (AI) to dynamic pricing and market analytics solutions on its seller marketplace.
Ahold Delhaize USA offering on-demand delivery via DoorDash

The U.S. subsidiary of Dutch supermarket conglomerate Ahold Delhaize is making omnichannel delivery available across all banners.
Whole Foods Market Canada offers fast delivery via Instacart

The Canadian banner of Amazon’s Whole Foods Market natural and organic foods grocery chain has a major new delivery option.
Target reportedly may take on Amazon and Walmart with paid membership program

Target is said to be considering launching a membership subscription service similar to Amazon Prime and the one offered by Walmart (Walmart+).