Inventory Management news and trends

Wayfair Uses AI to Catch and Correct Bad Product Listings
Artificial Intelligence // June 15, 2026

Put simply, Wayfair has a lot of furniture. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you...

The Era of Guessing What’s on the Shelf Is Over
Walmart // June 04, 2026

Walmart’s artificial intelligence (AI) shopping assistant Sparky has doubled its weekly active users in a single quarter. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

Retail Tech Startup Radar Secures $170 Million Funding Round
Investments // May 19, 2026

Radar, an inventory management startup backed by American Eagle Outfitters CEO Jay Schottenstein, has reached a valuation of more than $1 billion following its latest funding round, CNBC reported on Tuesday (May 19). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Rent the Runway Turns Its Warehouse Into a Fashion Algorithm
Earnings // April 14, 2026

Rent the Runway spent fiscal year 2025 making the biggest inventory bet in its history. More clothes in circulation meant fewer cancellations, stronger retention and a path back to growth. It worked. Now the New York-based clothing rental company is asking a harder question: once...

Interviews & Exclusives
Fleet Operators Tap ‘On Demand’ Working Capital Solutions to Fuel Strategic Priorities

April 11, 2025
In a sector caught between regulatory pressure and technological disruption, fleet and mobility companies are redefining how they manage working capital. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing […]

Stop the Steal: Smart Stores Help Brands Meet Consumers in New Settings

April 08, 2025
Inventory keeps retailers in business. Inventory keeps consumers loyal to their preferred to merchants. Inventory makes impulse buying possible and keeps sales flowing. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Stitch Fix Taps AI to Redefine Its Business Model … and the Consumer’s Wardrobe

January 27, 2025
Personalization has long been the holy grail of retail, with brands seeking to tailor the shopping experience to each customer’s unique needs and preferences. Get the Full Story Complete the...

JOOR Cracks the Code on B2B Payments for Wholesale Fashion Industry

October 14, 2024
The biggest trend this fall in fashion retail? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Quick Reads
Instacart Acquires Arpalus to Move Intelligence In Store

July 16, 2026
Instacart has acquired computer vision company Arpalus and will use that firm’s shelf intelligence technology to improve the inventory accuracy of its own grocery platforms. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this […]

Retail Tech Startup Radar Secures $170 Million Funding Round

May 19, 2026
Radar, an inventory management startup backed by American Eagle Outfitters CEO Jay Schottenstein, has reached a valuation of more than $1 billion following its latest funding round, CNBC reported on...

Square and MarketMan Debut AI-Powered Restaurant Inventory Tool

April 02, 2026
Square has debuted a tool designed to give restaurants more visibility into ingredient usage. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

At Home Seeks Bankruptcy Protection From ‘Impact of Tariffs’

June 17, 2025
Home décor chain At Home is shuttering dozens of stores as it seeks bankruptcy protection. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...