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Former Estée Lauder exec no longer with Gap Inc.

John Demsey began advising for the retailer about a year ago as the company sought to revamp its beauty business.

UK’s FCA Plans Regulatory Framework for Agentic Finance

The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority plans to develop a framework for agentic finance that encompasses agent identity, delegated authority, accountability and execution, Jessica Rusu, chief data, information and intelligence off

Loyalty membership is booming – but retailers must prove its value

Written by Dan Edelman, general manager, UK merchant services at American Express Loyalty schemes have never been easier to join. Yet widespread membership does not necessarily translate into meaningful loyalty. A tap at checkout or a scan

NRF forecasts 4.2% holiday sales growth, muted seasonal hiring

Spending may top $1 trillion as consumers grapple with higher prices.

Utah forms digital ID consortium

The state is using its digital identity law as a model for having individuals, not governments, control their personal data, Utah’s chief privacy officer said.

France riots expose retail’s new looting front as stolen goods flood Vinted

As French retailers count the cost of widespread looting, suspicious listings appearing on resale platforms have shown how quickly losses from the shopfloor can migrate online. The damage inflicted during a weekend of riots across France di

It Knew Every Word via @sejournal, @pedrodias

A model can recite your brand’s description and still fail the buyer’s question. Research on training data shows why “knowing” is the hard part. The post It Knew Every Word appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Nearly 30% of holiday budgets expected to be spent by the end of October

According to Deloitte's annual holiday shopping survey, 22% of respondents plan to start their holiday shopping earlier than they did last year, and 28% of shoppers' budgets are expected to be exhausted by the end of October — the highest l

TikTok Turns to Shoplazza to Power Agentic Commerce Offering

Commerce operating system Shoplazza says it is teaming with TikTok to “support new agentic commerce shopping experiences.” The collaboration is designed to shorten the journey between product discovery and purchase and help merchants capita

Etsy Holiday Merchandising Guide

Etsy have published an all updated Holiday Merchandising Guide, condensing the most important info into a single report you can bookmark for reference throughout the rest of the year. Throughout the Etsy Holiday Merchandising Guide you’ll f

B&Q’s sustainability chief on cutting emissions and changing how Britain shops

British home improvement retailer B&Q has been shortlisted in the sustainability category at the Retail Gazette Awards, following a year of work to cut emissions and encourage more sustainable home improvement. Retail Gazette caught up with

Miniso to launch first Miniso Land UK store on Oxford Street

Miniso is opening its first Miniso Land store in the UK at 363 Oxford Street, London.

Nike hired Elliott Hill to fix a couple problems. They keep growing.

Three years ago, Nike executives touted “strong growth” across Converse and Jordan Brand. Now, both are declining by double digits — and so is China.

Treso Wants Financial Products to Pay for Doctors’ Software

Independent medical practices operate like small businesses, but the financial tools available to them rarely account for how healthcare works. Physicians must manage insurance reimbursements, medical supplies and operating expenses across

Why B2B Checks Still Move $15 Trillion a Year

The check was supposed to be dead by now. Instead, it has become a $15 trillion reminder that moving money and settling a business obligation are not always the same thing. According to research briefs from the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleve

UK plans to extend VAT liability for marketplaces

The government of the United Kingdom wants to make marketplaces responsible for collecting VAT on sales by larger domestic sellers. The proposed measure could raise up to 1 billion pounds a year for the Treasury, with the additional revenue

JPMorgan Brings Its Deposit Token to the Ethereum Blockchain

JPMorganChase is reportedly expanding its blockchain payments footprint by bringing its deposit token to Ethereum. JPM Coin will now be available to the bank’s institutional clients on the Ethereum network, JPMorgan representatives told Blo

The New Rules Of Journalist Outreach, Based On Millions Of Emails

Get journalist outreach pitches seen and understood with relevant targeting, authenticated domains, concrete subject lines, and clear openings that shape AI inbox summaries. The post The New Rules Of Journalist Outreach, Based On Millions O

Google Universal Cart turns search engine into a marketplace

Google have launched Universal Cart in the U.S. including organising products from multiple stores into a single cart for checkout and payment. The Google Universal Cart is an intelligent shopping cart and a new hub for shopping on Google.

ANALYSIS Sales are up. So why is Poundland still fighting for survival?

Poundland’s uncertain future is a reflection of growing pressure on UK high streets, according to David Kemp, Director at Liquidation Centre. The post ANALYSIS Sales are up. So why is Poundland still fighting for survival? appeared first on

Amazon SPN and The Client Acquisition Channel Agencies Are Sleeping On

Amazon SPN (Service Provider Network) gives Amazon agencies a way to get discovered by sellers looking for specialized services, creating a new channel for agencies to generate qualified leads and grow revenue beyond referrals. Sellers with

“Change is not a criticism of a glorious past”: 10 lessons from Marcus Diekmann, Sanicare Group

Discover 10 valuable e-commerce lessons from Marcus Diekmann, Chief Strategy, Digital & E-Commerce Officer at Sanicare Group, as he shares his insights on the future of online retail to mark the 10th anniversary of the E-commerce Berlin Exp

AliExpress's strategy for the next three years is set! Brand going global sprints toward the "double 50%" growth target

AliExpress launches first free membership programme in Europe

AliExpress has launched its first free-of-charge membership programme, Elite, for eligible shoppers across seven European markets. The post AliExpress launches first free membership programme in Europe appeared first on Retail Insight Netwo