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GenAI’s retail takeover

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What we’ll cover today:
Apple’s ops legend retires, meet the new supply chain boss
GenAI’s 3,200% traffic spike during Prime Day
Why SaaS founders are quietly prepping for AI-native consumer behavior


Source : NewsBytes
Apple’s long-time Chief Operating Officer Jeff Williams is retiring. Sabih Khan, current ops head, will step in this month.
🚨 Breaking News:
Jeff Williams, who shaped Apple’s supply chain and launched the Apple Watch, is stepping down. Sabih Khan takes over operations.
⚡ Wire Simplified:
Jeff Williams joined Apple in 1998 and is retiring after 27 years.
He launched Apple Watch and led the company’s design and health teams.
He’s handing over operations to Sabih Khan, Apple’s current logistics boss.
Williams will stay on a bit longer to help with the transition.
Apple’s design team will now report directly to CEO Tim Cook.
✔️ Straight to the Point:
Apple’s smooth-operator is calling it a day. Sabih Khan, known for hands-on fixes, now runs Apple’s supply chain engine.
🎤 Will Khan maintain Apple’s legendary supply chain efficiency? |
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Source : Mint
Amazon’s Prime Day is back. This year, GenAI tools like chatbots are helping millions shop smarter and faster.
🚨 Breaking News:
Adobe predicts AI-powered shopping tools will spike 3,200% this Prime Day, as shoppers use GenAI for smarter purchases and deals.
⚡ Wire Simplified:
Prime Day (July 8 to 11) is expected to generate $23.8B in U.S. e-commerce.
GenAI chatbots help shoppers find deals, gifts, and unique items.
Over 50% of sales will happen on mobile this year.
92% of users said GenAI made shopping better.
Google and OpenAI are integrating AI into product searches and recommendations.
✔️ Straight to the Point:
This isn’t just shopping. It’s shopping with a superpower. GenAI is now your best deal-finding, list-making friend.

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12:12 PM • Jul 8, 2025

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