What to expect in retail in the age of AI shopping assistants

AI shopping assistants are poised to transform retail, with companies like Nvidia and Amazon introducing advanced agentic AI capable of handling complex tasks beyond simple inquiries.  These systems can personalize shopping experiences by understanding style preferences, locating ideal products, and managing multiple requests simultaneously, essentially acting as a virtual stylist,Read More

The Future of Online Resale Is Offline

Fashionphile, the RealReal, Rebag, and other digitally native platforms offering millions of dollars’ worth of second-hand luxury items—such as Birkins, Rolexes, other goods— are making significant investments in the creation of their own physical stores as well as selling wholesale to other retailers such as Saks Off Fifth. In 2025,Read More

The End of ‘Unfiltered’ TikTok

In TikTok’s early days, raw 30-second reviews could make any beauty product go viral, unlike Instagram’s curated vibe.  Now, as TikTok fills with polished ads and sponsored content, brands have adapted, making it a major part of their marketing. Brands like K18 and Peter Thomas Roth, who thrived on TikTok’sRead More