Merchandising & Store OpsWednesday, August 5, 2026
Logile introduced a Fresh Operations Management Suite in March 2026 that combines production planning, recipe management, and computer-assisted ordering to align inventory with real-time demand.
Agentic AI platforms are evolving from data analytics tools into autonomous systems that validate product concepts and optimize labor and sales operations.
Integrations of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and IoT are enabling retailers to achieve real-time tracking and predictive analytics for store-level inventory optimization.
Livestream shopping platform Whatnot closed a $265M Series D+ round in January 2025 and a $225M round in October 2025, reaching a valuation of nearly $11.5 billion.
Whatnot secured a $225 million Series F round in Q4 2025, representing 42.3% of total social commerce funding over the preceding five quarters.
