Amazon donates cash, technology, supplies to aid Venezuela earthquake

Amazon is providing a multifaceted response to assist response to the recent earthquakes in Venezuela.

How did Amazon perform during Prime Day? Depends who you ask

Data from Adobe indicates Amazon Prime Day beat growth expectations, while Numerator analysis shows declines in some key metrics.

REAL ESTATE

Colliers: How ‘kidults’ are fueling sales of toys and collectibles

Adult shoppers pay premium prices for items tied to their childhoods.

Bed Bath & Beyond offers new flexible online payment option

Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. is enabling eligible customers to pay over time for digital purchases via a new partnership.

Fueling Agentic Commerce With Clean Data

Agentic commerce is not only transforming the retail industry, but consumer adoption is soaring at 4,700%. Yet, AI performs only as well as its data foundation. Here is what retailers can do about it.

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07/02/2026
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Survey: Online merchants report spiking 'friendly fraud' in recent years

“Friendly fraud” is on the rise, representing a significant concern for merchants.
07/02/2026
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Retailers see sharp uptick in ransomware attacks

Global ransomware events reached a new high in the first half of 2026 with retailers experiencing a significant increase.
Garage to open flagship in NYC; more U.S. locations in works

A popular — and affordable — young women’s apparel brand is going big in New York City.
07/02/2026
C-SUITE

Papa Johns exec to become American Eagle's next CFO

American Eagle Outfitters Inc. (AEO) is making a change to its leadership team.
Amazon invests $1 billion to embed AI engineers with clients

Amazon is making a major financial commitment to compress the timeline of artificial intelligence rollouts for Amazon Web Services customers.
07/01/2026
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Cellular retailer TCC expands store footprint in Northeast

A Verizon-authorized cellular retailer is expanding its footprint through an acquisition.
07/01/2026
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JLL: Retail investors plan more acquisitions than sales for 2026

The commercial real estate market is expected to remain ultra competitive through the remainder of the year.
07/01/2026
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Dick’s Sporting Goods loyalty program enhancements include paid tier

Dick’s Sporting Goods is making several changes to its ScoreCard loyalty offerings that include a new paid membership option.

Unifying Mobile Security Trailers and License Plate Readers

Theft, vandalism, and unauthorized access continue to challenge organizations responsible for securing large properties.

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Store Expansion News: June update

Amazon donates cash, technology, supplies to aid Venezuela earthquake

How did Amazon perform during Prime Day? Depends who you ask

Colliers: How ‘kidults’ are fueling sales of toys and collectibles

Bed Bath & Beyond offers new flexible online payment option

Fueling Agentic Commerce With Clean Data

Survey: Online merchants report spiking 'friendly fraud' in recent years

Retailers see sharp uptick in ransomware attacks

Garage to open flagship in NYC; more U.S. locations in works

Papa Johns exec to become American Eagle's next CFO

Amazon invests $1 billion to embed AI engineers with clients

Cellular retailer TCC expands store footprint in Northeast

JLL: Retail investors plan more acquisitions than sales for 2026

Dick’s Sporting Goods loyalty program enhancements include paid tier

Unifying Mobile Security Trailers and License Plate Readers

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A tale of two Amazon Prime Days

Three retail tech trends to watch in 2026 – a mid-year update

Why SB 54 — California’s new plastic packaging law — should be on every retailer’s radar

Making the case for exterior prevention in retail security