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In today’s Retail Daily Minute:
- Gap Inc. creates a Chief Entertainment Officer role.
- Amazon unveils portable Just Walk Out RFID lanes deployable in hours.
- Pinterest partners with Roku to launch “Bring My Pinterest to Life,” a shoppable connected TV series.
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Today’s Top Headlines
1. Gap Inc. Creates New Chief Entertainment Officer Position
Gap Inc. appointed Pam Kaufman as Chief Entertainment Officer, effective February 2, to lead its “Fashiontainment” platform spanning entertainment, content, and licensing. The newly created role reports to CEO Richard Dickson. A Los Angeles office launches spring 2026, positioning Gap Inc.’s brands at the intersection of fashion and pop culture. (Read More)
2. Amazon Debuts Portable RFID Lanes for Checkout-Free Shopping
Amazon introduced next-generation portable RFID lanes for Just Walk Out technology, deployable in hours for pop-up shops and festivals. New features include in-lane screens, motorized gates, and dynamic pre-authorization, processing six transactions per minute. The technology launched at 17 pilot locations in 2025, expanding Amazon’s checkout-free shopping solutions. (Read More)
3. Pinterest Launches Shoppable Roku TV Series Expanding Commerce
Pinterest launched “Bring My Pinterest to Life” on Roku (March 2026), featuring shoppable content with partners including Wayfair, Eos, and Michaels. The platform continues expanding shopping capabilities through Walmart, Instacart partnerships and tvScientific acquisition, introducing where-to-buy links and shoppable recipe experiences for seamless consumer engagement. (Read More)
4. Walmart Announces Major Leadership Changes for AI-Driven Retail Era
Walmart announced new Executive Council leaders effective February 1, 2026, as incoming CEO John Furner reorganizes for AI-driven retail. Seth Dallaire becomes EVP Chief Growth Officer for Walmart Inc., David Guggina leads Walmart U.S., Chris Nicholas heads Walmart International, and Latriece Watkins becomes Sam’s Club CEO. (Read More)
5. Simbe Unveils Tally 4.0 Autonomous Robot for Retail Intelligence
Simbe unveiled Tally 4.0, its most advanced autonomous shelf-scanning robot, featuring enhanced vision systems, 360-degree coverage, 12-hour battery runtime, and NVIDIA AI infrastructure. The robot navigates complex retail environments including produce aisles, providing real-time shelf data to optimize operations, eliminate out-of-stocks, and reduce waste. Available mid-2026. (Read More)
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