Gap Inc. is expanding its use of artificial intelligence behind the scenes, with plans to roll out Inspectorio’s AI platform across Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta. According to Inspectorio, the system is intended to improve supply-chain visibility, strengthen quality management and make it…
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Tariff uncertainty and shifting regulatory requirements are forcing trucking procurement into a state of cautious reassessment, according to a major industry survey that canvassed 2,500 fleet executives in 2025. The Transportation Industry Benchmark Survey published by Fleet Advantage shows many operators weighing whether to accelerate purchases, hold off, or maintain…
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High streets have been recast by years of digital change so that for many consumers the smartphone is now the first port of call for shopping. That shift has multiplied the array of online services available to small and medium-sized enterprises, from listing and advertising platforms to inventory systems, analytics…
In a quiet acceleration of retail’s digital evolution, autonomous AI shopping agents are beginning to interpose themselves between consumers and the point of purchase, changing how loyalty and personalisation operate. Major grocery groups have already moved from experimental chatbots to agentic systems that can plan…
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View AllWashington, DC , US Secretary of State Marco Rubio sharply criticised what he characterised as Chinese interference with commercial shipping after a rise in detentions of vessels flying Panama’s flag, saying the moves threaten global trade and partner sovereignty. “China’s decision to detain or otherwise impede Panama-flagged vessels engaged in…
The prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz threatens to drive up prices for key construction materials worldwide by raising energy and freight costs and disrupting supply chains, according to a study by global construction consultant Linesight. Linesight warns that continued restrictions on the narrow…
