Meta's Muse is already pulling one CEO's purchases away from Amazon
Leif Abraham, Public's co-CEO, told Business Insider he wants vintage wines and fancy Levi's jeans. Meta's Muse AI agent buys them for him.
Business Insider - AI3 min read
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Games Workshop seeks IT leader to summon the legions in epic saga battling the forces of ERP
Warhammer set in 40,000? Yes, ERP projects can seem to take that long
The Register6 min read
I tried ChatGPT’s new try-it-on shopping function. It worked for daily outfits, but couldn't handle a Halloween costume.
I tried ChatGPT's virtual try-on feature with jewelry, daily outfits, a wedding dress, and a fairy Halloween costume. Here are the function's limits.
Business Insider - AI4 min read
I ordered the same 3 items at Jersey Mike's and Subway. Neither sandwich chain was perfect, but one stood out.
I compared the same hot sandwich, sub, and cookie order at Jersey Mike's and Subway to see which chain restaurant offers the best food and value.
Business Insider - AI8 min read
The Netherlands considers banning Meta AI glasses as some retailers pull them from shelves
A large eyewear chain is pausing sales of Meta's AI glasses over privacy concerns.
Business Insider - AI3 min read
Chain restaurants are closing hundreds of locations across the US in 2026. See the list.
Several restaurant chains, including Wendy's, Papa John's, Pizza Hut, and Starbucks have announced plans to close locations this year.
Business Insider - AI10 min read
I worked at Spirit Halloween for 3 years. Here are 9 mistakes I saw customers make when shopping for costumes and decor.
Spirit Halloween customers often buy makeup kits without proper application and removal products, and fail to check the ingredients for irritants.
Business Insider - AI4 min read
Walmart lights up a new feature for shoppers on its digital price tags
Walmart shoppers can now use the app to activate a flashing light on electronic price tags to help locate an item on a shelf.
Business Insider - AI2 min read
Internal document reveals Amazon's secret contingency plan for life without the US Postal Service
Amazon developed a USPS contingency plan as contract talks soured. Its own delivery service now aims to reach nearly every US ZIP code by 2029.
Business Insider - AI6 min read
Jardines' DFI Retail swaps Maxim's stake for Starbucks license and $340m
SINGAPORE -- Hong Kong-based DFI Retail Group will take over a network of more than 1,100 Starbucks stores in seven Asian markets from food and bevera
Nikkei Asia Tech1 min read
‘Never waste a crisis’: Sweetgreen cofounder on stolen recipes, the cyclospora cyclone, and the company’s first-ever chef in residence
Nic Jammet on a lettuce scare, growing up at New York’s La Caravelle, Molly Baz’s residency, and the Hoboken fan whose 25-day challenge went national.
Fortune AI6 min read
How West Marine Drives Revenue and Scalability with AI-Native Search and Agents
For over 58 years, West Marine has been the go-to destination for water sports, fishing, and boating enthusiasts. Serving water lovers of all kinds means catering to a broad spectrum of customers from…
Salesforce Einstein + Agentforce Blog5 min read
DoorDash now has a text-to-order option as AI agents like Instinct are taking off
DoorDash launches beta text-to-order feature, letting users text food orders. AI agents like Instinct offer similar options.
Business Insider - AI3 min read
Yes, you are waiting longer for Uber rides, a new study says
Uber wait times and costs increase as study by Columbia Business School shows a 19% rise in delays and 53% hike in per-mile charges.
Business Insider - AI4 min read
DoorDash says its delivery drone is lighter and quieter than Amazon's
DoorDash is launching an in-house air delivery service with a drone the company says is comparable to the sound of a passing car.
Business Insider - AI3 min read
DoorDash drivers are taking on more work that doesn't involve delivering
DoorDash said its gig workers have done more than 5 million tasks since 2024 that don't involve typical delivery work, including helping robotaxis.
Business Insider - AI3 min read
Starbucks closed 250 stores across the US and Canada. Search our database to see if yours is one of them.
Starbucks closed 250 stores across the US and Canada, but hasn't released a full list. Search our map of 239 verified store closures.
Business Insider - AI3 min read
Best AI Mobile App Builder for Ecommerce and Shopping Apps in 2026
We scored seven AI mobile app builders on the eight things that matter to a native shopping app: catalog and checkout, payment rules, push for orders and carts, store sync, and accounts that remember every customer.
Blink.new Blog8 min read
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