Retailers are rapidly finding uses for generative artificial intelligence (AI) that go beyond customer service chatbots. Generative AI, which is ba sed on machine learning (ML), can create new ...

G-III Apparel Group Ltd. is restructuring its retail operations segment and reducing its store portfolio to focus on its wholesale business. As part of the move, the company is closing its 110 ...

With new far-reaching tariffs taking hold, Chain Store Age spoke with Matt Pavich, senior director of strategy and innovation at Revionics, about how AI can help counter the adverse effects of the ...

Angelo Caputo’s Fresh Markets, Festival Foods, Marc’s and Woodman’s Food Markets are all now delivering online orders via DoorDash. Grocery-anchored centers respond to changing consumer ...

Earlier this month, 7-Eleven said it would close 444 underperforming stores in North America. In a filing, the company cited consumers pulling back on purchases due to inflation and continuing ...

Macy’s is ramping up the expansion of its off-mall, downsized store concept. The department store retailer said it will open up to 30 small-format stores through fall 2025, starting next fall ...

When it comes to what size properties are becoming available, CoStar found that large boxes, including those formerly occupied by chains such as Big Lots and Joann, are leading the increase.

A positive in-store experience is critical to repeat business. That’s one of the findings of a study from Raydiant, in which 48% of respondents said they prefer to shop in-person at a physical ...

Experiences, technology, and value retailers are driving growth among non-food categories in malls. VR centers are the second-fastest growing category since 2019, up by 79%. Other notable growth ...

Hsu noted that consumers from all three political affiliations are in agreement that the outlook has weakened since February. “Despite their greater confidence following the election ...

Variety’s acquisition of Big Lots! stores marks a significant expansion for the company, further solidifying its position as a leading discount retailer, the company said. Variety’s portfolio ...

Diminishing consumer confidence, ongoing supply chain issues, pricing fluctuations and labor shortages are just some of the challenges retailers have faced in recent years.