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Retailers across the world are making headlines this week, from price increases to big partnerships with Olympic athletes, as well as a few concerning trends in job cuts. Here’s a closeout of

Supergoop has appointed Lauren Weinberg as its new chief marketing officer (CMO), continuing the brand’s growth and expansion. Weinberg’s appointment follows Supergoop’s announcement of Melis del Rey as the new CEO in

Retailers are placing bigger bets on agentic AI commerce in 2026. However, this move comes with risks. Retailers like Etsy, Target, and Walmart are joining platforms such as Google’s Gemini and Microsoft’s

Amazon will continue its luxury storefront without Saks Global. The two companies started their partnership less than a year ago. Saks Fifth Avenue curated luxury products for Amazon’s “Luxury Stores at Amazon.”

South Africa’s Absa Bank is actively exploring an Absa Kenyan acquisition as part of a strategic push to grow its retail banking presence in East Africa. The move aims to strengthen its