Deepfake AI training blocked at Google: Some face-altering AI models are being refused but others can still run in Google’s Colaboratory, revealing a porous approach to AI self-regulation.

A proposed antitrust bill could end Amazon Prime as we know it: The retail giant is ramping up its fight against “degrading” regulations as it seeks to maintain its ecommerce dominance.

The outlook is good for luxury resale and brick-and-mortar: High-end reseller Fashionphile is betting on the category’s bright future with a new Manhattan store.

On today's episode, we discuss what it would be like to live in the metaverse, where you'd likely hang out, what you could and couldn't do, and who you would be. "In Other News," we talk about how to rein in retail returns and why Nordstrom is doing really well as of late. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Andrew Lipsman.

Autoship sales are key to Chewy’s Q1 profit: The model helps lock in customer loyalty and limits the number of consumers who trade down to less expensive brands.

Walmart’s stores are key to its ecommerce growth: The retailer’s vast number of stores help enable same-day delivery to 80% of the US population.

Dia & Co. rounds out its inclusive offerings: By acquiring plus-size luxury retailer 11 Honoré, the apparel company aims to boast the largest selection of brands offering inclusive products.

US smartphone in-app purchase spending will hit $42.31 billion this year, up 13.0% over 2021. Growth will slow to the single digits over the next few years, and spending will pass the $50 billion mark in 2025.