Walgreens Boots Alliance says it has agreed to be acquired by private equity firm Sycamore Partners as the struggling retailer looks to turn itself around after years of losing money. The pharmacy retail chain announced last week that Sycamore will pay $11.45 per share, giving the deal an equity value just under $10 billion. Walgreens…

Technology has been helping to shape the retail sector for years. However, in 2025 we’ll see that impact soar as developments become more advanced and arrive faster than ever. The most significant changes will stem from the need to streamline basic processes, like tracking point-of-sale (POS) activations, along with a desire to harness new technology…

According to the American Express 2024 Shop Small Impact Survey, 90 percent of Gen Z and millennials report that they have discovered new businesses while exploring their local communities. This would seem to cut against the widespread notion that younger generations live increasingly online, buried in their phones and bereft of real-life connection. Indeed, if…

With a third of small business owners claiming that the most difficult part of marketing is determining what’s working, new updates to Google’s ad platforms aren’t always welcome news. However, recent updates and new features that impact how Google’s ad service works could mean that marketers and small business owners alike can navigate e-commerce advertising…

Forget crystal balls. The future of e-commerce isn't about guesswork, it's about prediction. Predictive artificial intelligence is empowering e-commerce brands to not just keep up with trends, but to anticipate them, creating hyperpersonalized shopping experiences and streamlining operations like never before. Imagine knowing what your customers want before they even know it themselves. That's the…