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Deloitte: Holiday Spending to Rise 4% as Gen Z and Millennials Drive Gains
Key takeaways Shoppers expect to spend an average of $1,654 this holiday season, up 4% from 2025, with Gen Z and millennials accounting for 50% of spending for the first…
News October 19
Why ‘Free Returns’ Broke U.S.DTC and What to Do About It Before Q4
The story is repeating across U.S. retail. Sub-scale DTC brands closing. Established DTC names cutting staff. Category leaders adjusting return policies to add fees, restocking charges, or shorter windows. Best…
Executive Viewpoints October 19
The End Of Geolocation-First Marketing
Precise geolocation has long been regarded as one of retail marketing’s most valuable signals. It powers localized promotions, store visit measurement and loyalty programs that depend on knowing not just…
Executive Viewpoints October 16
From Product Research to Fulfillment: How AI Is Simplifying Ecommerce Operations
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the entire retail lifecycle—streamlining everything from customer discovery and automated content creation to predictive inventory and frictionless post-purchase support. By unifying front-end experiences with back-end logistics,…
October 19
The Great Destocking Is About to Meet Its First Peak Season
In January of last year, the typical ecommerce operator on the Deposco network was carrying 111 days of inventory. Eighteen months later, at the close of this year’s second quarter,…
Executive Viewpoints October 14
Holiday Shoppers Started Earlier, Planning to Spend More: Yahoo
Key Takeaways Nearly a quarter (24%) of U.S. consumers started holiday shopping during the summer, up from 13% in 2025, and the average planned budget rose to $849 from $788.…
News October 13
Social Media Beats Friends and Family for Fashion Inspiration: Alliant
Key Takeaways Social media is now the top source of fashion inspiration, cited by 37% of shoppers, ahead of friends (33%) and family (25%). Self-expression accounts for 40% of apparel…
News October 12
Why Retailers Need a Governance Model for AI Agents
AI’s impact on retail can feel like a high-speed train, racing past each proverbial station. Just a year ago, retailers were looking to determine where generative AI had its place.…
Executive Viewpoints October 8
Deep Dive: Turning the Catalog Into a Living Sales Channel
Featuring: Bogdan Mile, Chief Product Officer at Flipsnack and creator of Catalogy The product catalog is one of commerce’s oldest tools, but in wholesale, it remains surprisingly central to how…
Podcasts October 8
Walmart, Wing Expand Drone Delivery Network
Key takeaways Walmart and Wing are expanding drone delivery to Denver and Seattle as part of a broader push to reach 270 stores and 40 million customers. The service is…
News October 7
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