Thos Robinson | Getty Images Amazon CEO Andy Jassy could see how dramatically artificial intelligence was altering e-commerce. In June, he told employees that AI agents will start to infiltrate aspects of everyday life, “from shopping to travel to daily chores and tasks.” Four months later, Jassy said on an earnings call that Amazon expects to partner with third-party agents, and has … Read more
An Abercrombie & Fitch store stands in midtown Manhattan in New York City on Oct. 24, 2024. Spencer Platt | Getty Images Shares of Abercrombie & Fitch soared 37% Tuesday after the company showed investors it’s set to keep growing, even as its namesake brand slows down. During the apparel retailer’s fiscal third quarter, Abercrombie … Read more
Shoppers walk through Manhattan on Nov. 7, 2025, in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images High-income consumers are trading down, Gen Z is spending less, and low-income shoppers are still struggling, according to many consumer companies that shared their latest quarterly results in recent weeks. Those trends may not bode well for the … Read more