February 21, 2026
Apparel, Fashion, Retail

Walmart Partners With OpenAI To Launch AI-First Shopping Experiences

Walmart has announced a partnership with OpenAI to bring AI-first shopping experiences to customers and Sam’s Club members, enabling purchases directly through ChatGPT with Instant Checkout. The collaboration aims to transform retail from reactive to proactive, allowing AI to anticipate customer needs and simplify everyday shopping. “Traditional eCommerce experiences
Industry

Global Used Clothing Leaders Urge UNEP To Ensure Transparency In Textile Trade Guidelines

A coalition of second-hand clothing industry leaders, policymakers and academics from Africa, Asia, Europe and North America has raised concerns about the United Nations Environment Programme’s (UNEP) “Circularity and Used Textile Trade Project.” Led by the Ghana Used Clothing Dealers Association (GUCDA) and including major trade bodies such as Recycling Europe and SMART,