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Retail & Commerce

AI Retail Startups Target 'Silent Killer' Margin Problems Threatening Store Profitability

AI startups are attacking retail's margin problem with virtual try-on, inventory optimization, and personalization engines. The AI-in-retail market has hit $18.4 billion, with nearly 90% of retailers now deploying AI.

Hector Herrera · Apr 19, 2026 · 3 min read

Retail & Commerce

AI Virtual Try-On Goes Mainstream as Startups Target $850B Annual Returns Problem

AI virtual try-on platforms hit mainstream deployment through Shopify integration, a Google search rollout on April 30, and luxury brand Amiri adoption—targeting the $849.9 billion in returned merchandise from 2025.

Hector Herrera · Apr 12, 2026 · 4 min read