AI transforms retail operations from supply chain to checkoutMajor retailers deploy AI for supply chain and shopping experienceRetail / DTC › Department StoresAnalyticsLLM+1Gap, Ulta Beauty, Kohl's, and Dollar General are accelerating AI deployment across supply chain operations, customer experience, and internal workflows, according to Q2 2026 earnings calls. For commerce practitioners, AI-driven inventory optimization, search discovery, and shopping assistants are becoming table-stakes capabilities to compete for cost-conscious consumers.Sep 10, 2026Read full article →
Retailers reshape omnichannel strategy around AI capabilitiesRetailers balance AI agents with loyalty and emotional connection in omnichannelRetail / DTC › Clothing and Clothing Accessories RetailersCDPLLM+1Executives from Ulta, Stitch Fix, and Tapestry discussed how AI and agentic platforms are reshaping omnichannel retail at CommerceNext, emphasizing that discovery is shifting to agents and LLMs while brand consistency across touchpoints remains critical. For commerce teams, the insight is clear: AI recommends solutions to problems, not brand names, so loyalty programs and human relationships remain the durable connective tissue that drives conversions.Jun 26, 2026Read full article →