http://www.streetinsider.com Latest StreetInsider.com News Articles en-us Copyright 2026, StreetInsider.com rss@streetinsider.com (SI RSS) rss@streetinsider.com (SI RSS) Tue, 23 Sep 2025 08:17:19 -0500 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.streetinsider.com/images/rss_logo.gif http://www.streetinsider.com 143 28 0 1 2 3 21 22 23 Saturday Sunday http://www.streetinsider.com/General+News/Retail+could+save+%246B+from+agentic+AI+efficiencies+%E2%80%94+Morgan+Stanley/25363558.html <p>Investing.com -- Morgan Stanley analysts said agentic artificial intelligence could drive a “~$6B total cost savings opportunity” for the softlines retail and brands sector by 2026, lifting profitability across the board.</p><p dir="ltr">In a new report, the bank introduced its proprietary Softlines AI framework, which measures both potential profitability gains (“reward”) and corporate focus on AI (“recognition”). </p><p dir="ltr">“At the midpoint, we calculate a ~$6B total cost savings opportunity from agentic AI-driven operating efficiencies … which could boost Softlines Retail and Brands’ ‘26e EBIT/EBITDA by ~20% on avg., and margins by ~200 bps,” Morgan Stanley said.</p><p dir="ltr">The analysts highlighted Gap, Macy’s, http://www.streetinsider.com/General+News/Retail+could+save+%246B+from+agentic+AI+efficiencies+%E2%80%94+Morgan+Stanley/25363558.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 08:17:19 -0500 AEO AEOS AS GAP GPS KSS M ONON TJX TPR UA UAA UARM UNAA UUAM VSCO WRBY http://www.streetinsider.com/General+News/Retail+could+save+%246B+from+agentic+AI+efficiencies+%E2%80%94+Morgan+Stanley/25363558.html <p>Investing.com -- Morgan Stanley analysts said agentic artificial intelligence could drive a “~$6B total cost savings opportunity” for the softlines retail and brands sector by 2026, lifting profitability across the board.</p><p dir="ltr">In a new report, the bank introduced its proprietary Softlines AI framework, which measures both potential profitability gains (“reward”) and corporate focus on AI (“recognition”). </p><p dir="ltr">“At the midpoint, we calculate a ~$6B total cost savings opportunity from agentic AI-driven operating efficiencies … which could boost Softlines Retail and Brands’ ‘26e EBIT/EBITDA by ~20% on avg., and margins by ~200 bps,” Morgan Stanley said.</p><p dir="ltr">The analysts highlighted Gap, Macy’s, http://www.streetinsider.com/General+News/Retail+could+save+%246B+from+agentic+AI+efficiencies+%E2%80%94+Morgan+Stanley/25363558.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 08:17:19 -0500 AEO AEOS AS GAP GPS KSS M ONON TJX TPR UA UAA UARM UNAA UUAM VSCO WRBY http://www.streetinsider.com/General+News/Retail+could+save+%246B+from+agentic+AI+efficiencies+%E2%80%94+Morgan+Stanley/25363558.html <p>Investing.com -- Morgan Stanley analysts said agentic artificial intelligence could drive a “~$6B total cost savings opportunity” for the softlines retail and brands sector by 2026, lifting profitability across the board.</p><p dir="ltr">In a new report, the bank introduced its proprietary Softlines AI framework, which measures both potential profitability gains (“reward”) and corporate focus on AI (“recognition”). </p><p dir="ltr">“At the midpoint, we calculate a ~$6B total cost savings opportunity from agentic AI-driven operating efficiencies … which could boost Softlines Retail and Brands’ ‘26e EBIT/EBITDA by ~20% on avg., and margins by ~200 bps,” Morgan Stanley said.</p><p dir="ltr">The analysts highlighted Gap, Macy’s, http://www.streetinsider.com/General+News/Retail+could+save+%246B+from+agentic+AI+efficiencies+%E2%80%94+Morgan+Stanley/25363558.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 08:17:19 -0500 AEO AEOS AS GAP GPS KSS M ONON TJX TPR UA UAA UARM UNAA UUAM VSCO WRBY http://www.streetinsider.com/General+News/Retail+could+save+%246B+from+agentic+AI+efficiencies+%E2%80%94+Morgan+Stanley/25363558.html <p>Investing.com -- Morgan Stanley analysts said agentic artificial intelligence could drive a “~$6B total cost savings opportunity” for the softlines retail and brands sector by 2026, lifting profitability across the board.</p><p dir="ltr">In a new report, the bank introduced its proprietary Softlines AI framework, which measures both potential profitability gains (“reward”) and corporate focus on AI (“recognition”). </p><p dir="ltr">“At the midpoint, we calculate a ~$6B total cost savings opportunity from agentic AI-driven operating efficiencies … which could boost Softlines Retail and Brands’ ‘26e EBIT/EBITDA by ~20% on avg., and margins by ~200 bps,” Morgan Stanley said.</p><p dir="ltr">The analysts highlighted Gap, Macy’s, http://www.streetinsider.com/General+News/Retail+could+save+%246B+from+agentic+AI+efficiencies+%E2%80%94+Morgan+Stanley/25363558.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 08:17:19 -0500 AEO AEOS AS GAP GPS KSS M ONON TJX TPR UA UAA UARM UNAA UUAM VSCO WRBY http://www.streetinsider.com/General+News/Retail+could+save+%246B+from+agentic+AI+efficiencies+%E2%80%94+Morgan+Stanley/25363558.html <p>Investing.com -- Morgan Stanley analysts said agentic artificial intelligence could drive a “~$6B total cost savings opportunity” for the softlines retail and brands sector by 2026, lifting profitability across the board.</p><p dir="ltr">In a new report, the bank introduced its proprietary Softlines AI framework, which measures both potential profitability gains (“reward”) and corporate focus on AI (“recognition”). </p><p dir="ltr">“At the midpoint, we calculate a ~$6B total cost savings opportunity from agentic AI-driven operating efficiencies … which could boost Softlines Retail and Brands’ ‘26e EBIT/EBITDA by ~20% on avg., and margins by ~200 bps,” Morgan Stanley said.</p><p dir="ltr">The analysts highlighted Gap, Macy’s, http://www.streetinsider.com/General+News/Retail+could+save+%246B+from+agentic+AI+efficiencies+%E2%80%94+Morgan+Stanley/25363558.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 08:17:19 -0500 AEO AEOS AS GAP GPS KSS M ONON TJX TPR UA UAA UARM UNAA UUAM VSCO WRBY http://www.streetinsider.com/General+News/Retail+could+save+%246B+from+agentic+AI+efficiencies+%E2%80%94+Morgan+Stanley/25363558.html <p>Investing.com -- Morgan Stanley analysts said agentic artificial intelligence could drive a “~$6B total cost savings opportunity” for the softlines retail and brands sector by 2026, lifting profitability across the board.</p><p dir="ltr">In a new report, the bank introduced its proprietary Softlines AI framework, which measures both potential profitability gains (“reward”) and corporate focus on AI (“recognition”). </p><p dir="ltr">“At the midpoint, we calculate a ~$6B total cost savings opportunity from agentic AI-driven operating efficiencies … which could boost Softlines Retail and Brands’ ‘26e EBIT/EBITDA by ~20% on avg., and margins by ~200 bps,” Morgan Stanley said.</p><p dir="ltr">The analysts highlighted Gap, Macy’s, http://www.streetinsider.com/General+News/Retail+could+save+%246B+from+agentic+AI+efficiencies+%E2%80%94+Morgan+Stanley/25363558.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 08:17:19 -0500 AEO AEOS AS GAP GPS KSS M ONON TJX TPR UA UAA UARM UNAA UUAM VSCO WRBY http://www.streetinsider.com/General+News/Retail+could+save+%246B+from+agentic+AI+efficiencies+%E2%80%94+Morgan+Stanley/25363558.html <p>Investing.com -- Morgan Stanley analysts said agentic artificial intelligence could drive a “~$6B total cost savings opportunity” for the softlines retail and brands sector by 2026, lifting profitability across the board.</p><p dir="ltr">In a new report, the bank introduced its proprietary Softlines AI framework, which measures both potential profitability gains (“reward”) and corporate focus on AI (“recognition”). </p><p dir="ltr">“At the midpoint, we calculate a ~$6B total cost savings opportunity from agentic AI-driven operating efficiencies … which could boost Softlines Retail and Brands’ ‘26e EBIT/EBITDA by ~20% on avg., and margins by ~200 bps,” Morgan Stanley said.</p><p dir="ltr">The analysts highlighted Gap, Macy’s, http://www.streetinsider.com/General+News/Retail+could+save+%246B+from+agentic+AI+efficiencies+%E2%80%94+Morgan+Stanley/25363558.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 08:17:19 -0500 AEO AEOS AS GAP GPS KSS M ONON TJX TPR UA UAA UARM UNAA UUAM VSCO WRBY http://www.streetinsider.com/General+News/Retail+could+save+%246B+from+agentic+AI+efficiencies+%E2%80%94+Morgan+Stanley/25363558.html <p>Investing.com -- Morgan Stanley analysts said agentic artificial intelligence could drive a “~$6B total cost savings opportunity” for the softlines retail and brands sector by 2026, lifting profitability across the board.</p><p dir="ltr">In a new report, the bank introduced its proprietary Softlines AI framework, which measures both potential profitability gains (“reward”) and corporate focus on AI (“recognition”). </p><p dir="ltr">“At the midpoint, we calculate a ~$6B total cost savings opportunity from agentic AI-driven operating efficiencies … which could boost Softlines Retail and Brands’ ‘26e EBIT/EBITDA by ~20% on avg., and margins by ~200 bps,” Morgan Stanley said.</p><p dir="ltr">The analysts highlighted Gap, Macy’s, http://www.streetinsider.com/General+News/Retail+could+save+%246B+from+agentic+AI+efficiencies+%E2%80%94+Morgan+Stanley/25363558.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 08:17:19 -0500 AEO AEOS AS GAP GPS KSS M ONON TJX TPR UA UAA UARM UNAA UUAM VSCO WRBY http://www.streetinsider.com/General+News/Retail+could+save+%246B+from+agentic+AI+efficiencies+%E2%80%94+Morgan+Stanley/25363558.html <p>Investing.com -- Morgan Stanley analysts said agentic artificial intelligence could drive a “~$6B total cost savings opportunity” for the softlines retail and brands sector by 2026, lifting profitability across the board.</p><p dir="ltr">In a new report, the bank introduced its proprietary Softlines AI framework, which measures both potential profitability gains (“reward”) and corporate focus on AI (“recognition”). </p><p dir="ltr">“At the midpoint, we calculate a ~$6B total cost savings opportunity from agentic AI-driven operating efficiencies … which could boost Softlines Retail and Brands’ ‘26e EBIT/EBITDA by ~20% on avg., and margins by ~200 bps,” Morgan Stanley said.</p><p dir="ltr">The analysts highlighted Gap, Macy’s, http://www.streetinsider.com/General+News/Retail+could+save+%246B+from+agentic+AI+efficiencies+%E2%80%94+Morgan+Stanley/25363558.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 08:17:19 -0500 AEO AEOS AS GAP GPS KSS M ONON TJX TPR UA UAA UARM UNAA UUAM VSCO WRBY http://www.streetinsider.com/General+News/Retail+could+save+%246B+from+agentic+AI+efficiencies+%E2%80%94+Morgan+Stanley/25363558.html <p>Investing.com -- Morgan Stanley analysts said agentic artificial intelligence could drive a “~$6B total cost savings opportunity” for the softlines retail and brands sector by 2026, lifting profitability across the board.</p><p dir="ltr">In a new report, the bank introduced its proprietary Softlines AI framework, which measures both potential profitability gains (“reward”) and corporate focus on AI (“recognition”). </p><p dir="ltr">“At the midpoint, we calculate a ~$6B total cost savings opportunity from agentic AI-driven operating efficiencies … which could boost Softlines Retail and Brands’ ‘26e EBIT/EBITDA by ~20% on avg., and margins by ~200 bps,” Morgan Stanley said.</p><p dir="ltr">The analysts highlighted Gap, Macy’s, http://www.streetinsider.com/General+News/Retail+could+save+%246B+from+agentic+AI+efficiencies+%E2%80%94+Morgan+Stanley/25363558.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 08:17:19 -0500 AEO AEOS AS GAP GPS KSS M ONON TJX TPR UA UAA UARM UNAA UUAM VSCO WRBY http://www.streetinsider.com/General+News/Retail+could+save+%246B+from+agentic+AI+efficiencies+%E2%80%94+Morgan+Stanley/25363558.html <p>Investing.com -- Morgan Stanley analysts said agentic artificial intelligence could drive a “~$6B total cost savings opportunity” for the softlines retail and brands sector by 2026, lifting profitability across the board.</p><p dir="ltr">In a new report, the bank introduced its proprietary Softlines AI framework, which measures both potential profitability gains (“reward”) and corporate focus on AI (“recognition”). </p><p dir="ltr">“At the midpoint, we calculate a ~$6B total cost savings opportunity from agentic AI-driven operating efficiencies … which could boost Softlines Retail and Brands’ ‘26e EBIT/EBITDA by ~20% on avg., and margins by ~200 bps,” Morgan Stanley said.</p><p dir="ltr">The analysts highlighted Gap, Macy’s, http://www.streetinsider.com/General+News/Retail+could+save+%246B+from+agentic+AI+efficiencies+%E2%80%94+Morgan+Stanley/25363558.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 08:17:19 -0500 AEO AEOS AS GAP GPS KSS M ONON TJX TPR UA UAA UARM UNAA UUAM VSCO WRBY http://www.streetinsider.com/General+News/Retail+could+save+%246B+from+agentic+AI+efficiencies+%E2%80%94+Morgan+Stanley/25363558.html <p>Investing.com -- Morgan Stanley analysts said agentic artificial intelligence could drive a “~$6B total cost savings opportunity” for the softlines retail and brands sector by 2026, lifting profitability across the board.</p><p dir="ltr">In a new report, the bank introduced its proprietary Softlines AI framework, which measures both potential profitability gains (“reward”) and corporate focus on AI (“recognition”). </p><p dir="ltr">“At the midpoint, we calculate a ~$6B total cost savings opportunity from agentic AI-driven operating efficiencies … which could boost Softlines Retail and Brands’ ‘26e EBIT/EBITDA by ~20% on avg., and margins by ~200 bps,” Morgan Stanley said.</p><p dir="ltr">The analysts highlighted Gap, Macy’s, http://www.streetinsider.com/General+News/Retail+could+save+%246B+from+agentic+AI+efficiencies+%E2%80%94+Morgan+Stanley/25363558.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 08:17:19 -0500 AEO AEOS AS GAP GPS KSS M ONON TJX TPR UA UAA UARM UNAA UUAM VSCO WRBY http://www.streetinsider.com/General+News/Retail+could+save+%246B+from+agentic+AI+efficiencies+%E2%80%94+Morgan+Stanley/25363558.html <p>Investing.com -- Morgan Stanley analysts said agentic artificial intelligence could drive a “~$6B total cost savings opportunity” for the softlines retail and brands sector by 2026, lifting profitability across the board.</p><p dir="ltr">In a new report, the bank introduced its proprietary Softlines AI framework, which measures both potential profitability gains (“reward”) and corporate focus on AI (“recognition”). </p><p dir="ltr">“At the midpoint, we calculate a ~$6B total cost savings opportunity from agentic AI-driven operating efficiencies … which could boost Softlines Retail and Brands’ ‘26e EBIT/EBITDA by ~20% on avg., and margins by ~200 bps,” Morgan Stanley said.</p><p dir="ltr">The analysts highlighted Gap, Macy’s, http://www.streetinsider.com/General+News/Retail+could+save+%246B+from+agentic+AI+efficiencies+%E2%80%94+Morgan+Stanley/25363558.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 08:17:19 -0500 AEO AEOS AS GAP GPS KSS M ONON TJX TPR UA UAA UARM UNAA UUAM VSCO WRBY http://www.streetinsider.com/General+News/Retail+could+save+%246B+from+agentic+AI+efficiencies+%E2%80%94+Morgan+Stanley/25363558.html <p>Investing.com -- Morgan Stanley analysts said agentic artificial intelligence could drive a “~$6B total cost savings opportunity” for the softlines retail and brands sector by 2026, lifting profitability across the board.</p><p dir="ltr">In a new report, the bank introduced its proprietary Softlines AI framework, which measures both potential profitability gains (“reward”) and corporate focus on AI (“recognition”). </p><p dir="ltr">“At the midpoint, we calculate a ~$6B total cost savings opportunity from agentic AI-driven operating efficiencies … which could boost Softlines Retail and Brands’ ‘26e EBIT/EBITDA by ~20% on avg., and margins by ~200 bps,” Morgan Stanley said.</p><p dir="ltr">The analysts highlighted Gap, Macy’s, http://www.streetinsider.com/General+News/Retail+could+save+%246B+from+agentic+AI+efficiencies+%E2%80%94+Morgan+Stanley/25363558.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 08:17:19 -0500 AEO AEOS AS GAP GPS KSS M ONON TJX TPR UA UAA UARM UNAA UUAM VSCO WRBY http://www.streetinsider.com/General+News/Retail+could+save+%246B+from+agentic+AI+efficiencies+%E2%80%94+Morgan+Stanley/25363558.html <p>Investing.com -- Morgan Stanley analysts said agentic artificial intelligence could drive a “~$6B total cost savings opportunity” for the softlines retail and brands sector by 2026, lifting profitability across the board.</p><p dir="ltr">In a new report, the bank introduced its proprietary Softlines AI framework, which measures both potential profitability gains (“reward”) and corporate focus on AI (“recognition”). </p><p dir="ltr">“At the midpoint, we calculate a ~$6B total cost savings opportunity from agentic AI-driven operating efficiencies … which could boost Softlines Retail and Brands’ ‘26e EBIT/EBITDA by ~20% on avg., and margins by ~200 bps,” Morgan Stanley said.</p><p dir="ltr">The analysts highlighted Gap, Macy’s, http://www.streetinsider.com/General+News/Retail+could+save+%246B+from+agentic+AI+efficiencies+%E2%80%94+Morgan+Stanley/25363558.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 08:17:19 -0500 AEO AEOS AS GAP GPS KSS M ONON TJX TPR UA UAA UARM UNAA UUAM VSCO WRBY http://www.streetinsider.com/General+News/Retail+could+save+%246B+from+agentic+AI+efficiencies+%E2%80%94+Morgan+Stanley/25363558.html <p>Investing.com -- Morgan Stanley analysts said agentic artificial intelligence could drive a “~$6B total cost savings opportunity” for the softlines retail and brands sector by 2026, lifting profitability across the board.</p><p dir="ltr">In a new report, the bank introduced its proprietary Softlines AI framework, which measures both potential profitability gains (“reward”) and corporate focus on AI (“recognition”). </p><p dir="ltr">“At the midpoint, we calculate a ~$6B total cost savings opportunity from agentic AI-driven operating efficiencies … which could boost Softlines Retail and Brands’ ‘26e EBIT/EBITDA by ~20% on avg., and margins by ~200 bps,” Morgan Stanley said.</p><p dir="ltr">The analysts highlighted Gap, Macy’s, http://www.streetinsider.com/General+News/Retail+could+save+%246B+from+agentic+AI+efficiencies+%E2%80%94+Morgan+Stanley/25363558.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 08:17:19 -0500 AEO AEOS AS GAP GPS KSS M ONON TJX TPR UA UAA UARM UNAA UUAM VSCO WRBY http://www.streetinsider.com/General+News/Retail+could+save+%246B+from+agentic+AI+efficiencies+%E2%80%94+Morgan+Stanley/25363558.html <p>Investing.com -- Morgan Stanley analysts said agentic artificial intelligence could drive a “~$6B total cost savings opportunity” for the softlines retail and brands sector by 2026, lifting profitability across the board.</p><p dir="ltr">In a new report, the bank introduced its proprietary Softlines AI framework, which measures both potential profitability gains (“reward”) and corporate focus on AI (“recognition”). </p><p dir="ltr">“At the midpoint, we calculate a ~$6B total cost savings opportunity from agentic AI-driven operating efficiencies … which could boost Softlines Retail and Brands’ ‘26e EBIT/EBITDA by ~20% on avg., and margins by ~200 bps,” Morgan Stanley said.</p><p dir="ltr">The analysts highlighted Gap, Macy’s, http://www.streetinsider.com/General+News/Retail+could+save+%246B+from+agentic+AI+efficiencies+%E2%80%94+Morgan+Stanley/25363558.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 08:17:19 -0500 AEO AEOS AS GAP GPS KSS M ONON TJX TPR UA UAA UARM UNAA UUAM VSCO WRBY http://www.streetinsider.com/Investing/Retail+could+save+%246B+from+agentic+AI+efficiencies+%E2%80%94+Morgan+Stanley/25363558.html <p>Investing.com -- Morgan Stanley analysts said agentic artificial intelligence could drive a “~$6B total cost savings opportunity” for the softlines retail and brands sector by 2026, lifting profitability across the board.</p><p dir="ltr">In a new report, the bank introduced its proprietary Softlines AI framework, which measures both potential profitability gains (“reward”) and corporate focus on AI (“recognition”). </p><p dir="ltr">“At the midpoint, we calculate a ~$6B total cost savings opportunity from agentic AI-driven operating efficiencies … which could boost Softlines Retail and Brands’ ‘26e EBIT/EBITDA by ~20% on avg., and margins by ~200 bps,” Morgan Stanley said.</p><p dir="ltr">The analysts highlighted Gap, Macy’s, http://www.streetinsider.com/Investing/Retail+could+save+%246B+from+agentic+AI+efficiencies+%E2%80%94+Morgan+Stanley/25363558.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 08:17:19 -0500 AEO AEOS AS GAP GPS KSS M ONON TJX TPR UA UAA UARM UNAA UUAM VSCO WRBY http://www.streetinsider.com/Investing/Retail+could+save+%246B+from+agentic+AI+efficiencies+%E2%80%94+Morgan+Stanley/25363558.html <p>Investing.com -- Morgan Stanley analysts said agentic artificial intelligence could drive a “~$6B total cost savings opportunity” for the softlines retail and brands sector by 2026, lifting profitability across the board.</p><p dir="ltr">In a new report, the bank introduced its proprietary Softlines AI framework, which measures both potential profitability gains (“reward”) and corporate focus on AI (“recognition”). </p><p dir="ltr">“At the midpoint, we calculate a ~$6B total cost savings opportunity from agentic AI-driven operating efficiencies … which could boost Softlines Retail and Brands’ ‘26e EBIT/EBITDA by ~20% on avg., and margins by ~200 bps,” Morgan Stanley said.</p><p dir="ltr">The analysts highlighted Gap, Macy’s, http://www.streetinsider.com/Investing/Retail+could+save+%246B+from+agentic+AI+efficiencies+%E2%80%94+Morgan+Stanley/25363558.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 08:17:19 -0500 AEO AEOS AS GAP GPS KSS M ONON TJX TPR UA UAA UARM UNAA UUAM VSCO WRBY http://www.streetinsider.com/Investing/Retail+could+save+%246B+from+agentic+AI+efficiencies+%E2%80%94+Morgan+Stanley/25363558.html <p>Investing.com -- Morgan Stanley analysts said agentic artificial intelligence could drive a “~$6B total cost savings opportunity” for the softlines retail and brands sector by 2026, lifting profitability across the board.</p><p dir="ltr">In a new report, the bank introduced its proprietary Softlines AI framework, which measures both potential profitability gains (“reward”) and corporate focus on AI (“recognition”). </p><p dir="ltr">“At the midpoint, we calculate a ~$6B total cost savings opportunity from agentic AI-driven operating efficiencies … which could boost Softlines Retail and Brands’ ‘26e EBIT/EBITDA by ~20% on avg., and margins by ~200 bps,” Morgan Stanley said.</p><p dir="ltr">The analysts highlighted Gap, Macy’s, http://www.streetinsider.com/Investing/Retail+could+save+%246B+from+agentic+AI+efficiencies+%E2%80%94+Morgan+Stanley/25363558.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 08:17:19 -0500 AEO AEOS AS GAP GPS KSS M ONON TJX TPR UA UAA UARM UNAA UUAM VSCO WRBY http://www.streetinsider.com/Investing/Retail+could+save+%246B+from+agentic+AI+efficiencies+%E2%80%94+Morgan+Stanley/25363558.html <p>Investing.com -- Morgan Stanley analysts said agentic artificial intelligence could drive a “~$6B total cost savings opportunity” for the softlines retail and brands sector by 2026, lifting profitability across the board.</p><p dir="ltr">In a new report, the bank introduced its proprietary Softlines AI framework, which measures both potential profitability gains (“reward”) and corporate focus on AI (“recognition”). </p><p dir="ltr">“At the midpoint, we calculate a ~$6B total cost savings opportunity from agentic AI-driven operating efficiencies … which could boost Softlines Retail and Brands’ ‘26e EBIT/EBITDA by ~20% on avg., and margins by ~200 bps,” Morgan Stanley said.</p><p dir="ltr">The analysts highlighted Gap, Macy’s, http://www.streetinsider.com/Investing/Retail+could+save+%246B+from+agentic+AI+efficiencies+%E2%80%94+Morgan+Stanley/25363558.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 08:17:19 -0500 AEO AEOS AS GAP GPS KSS M ONON TJX TPR UA UAA UARM UNAA UUAM VSCO WRBY http://www.streetinsider.com/Investing/Retail+could+save+%246B+from+agentic+AI+efficiencies+%E2%80%94+Morgan+Stanley/25363558.html <p>Investing.com -- Morgan Stanley analysts said agentic artificial intelligence could drive a “~$6B total cost savings opportunity” for the softlines retail and brands sector by 2026, lifting profitability across the board.</p><p dir="ltr">In a new report, the bank introduced its proprietary Softlines AI framework, which measures both potential profitability gains (“reward”) and corporate focus on AI (“recognition”). </p><p dir="ltr">“At the midpoint, we calculate a ~$6B total cost savings opportunity from agentic AI-driven operating efficiencies … which could boost Softlines Retail and Brands’ ‘26e EBIT/EBITDA by ~20% on avg., and margins by ~200 bps,” Morgan Stanley said.</p><p dir="ltr">The analysts highlighted Gap, Macy’s, http://www.streetinsider.com/Investing/Retail+could+save+%246B+from+agentic+AI+efficiencies+%E2%80%94+Morgan+Stanley/25363558.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 08:17:19 -0500 AEO AEOS AS GAP GPS KSS M ONON TJX TPR UA UAA UARM UNAA UUAM VSCO WRBY http://www.streetinsider.com/Investing/Retail+could+save+%246B+from+agentic+AI+efficiencies+%E2%80%94+Morgan+Stanley/25363558.html <p>Investing.com -- Morgan Stanley analysts said agentic artificial intelligence could drive a “~$6B total cost savings opportunity” for the softlines retail and brands sector by 2026, lifting profitability across the board.</p><p dir="ltr">In a new report, the bank introduced its proprietary Softlines AI framework, which measures both potential profitability gains (“reward”) and corporate focus on AI (“recognition”). </p><p dir="ltr">“At the midpoint, we calculate a ~$6B total cost savings opportunity from agentic AI-driven operating efficiencies … which could boost Softlines Retail and Brands’ ‘26e EBIT/EBITDA by ~20% on avg., and margins by ~200 bps,” Morgan Stanley said.</p><p dir="ltr">The analysts highlighted Gap, Macy’s, http://www.streetinsider.com/Investing/Retail+could+save+%246B+from+agentic+AI+efficiencies+%E2%80%94+Morgan+Stanley/25363558.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 08:17:19 -0500 AEO AEOS AS GAP GPS KSS M ONON TJX TPR UA UAA UARM UNAA UUAM VSCO WRBY http://www.streetinsider.com/Investing/Retail+could+save+%246B+from+agentic+AI+efficiencies+%E2%80%94+Morgan+Stanley/25363558.html <p>Investing.com -- Morgan Stanley analysts said agentic artificial intelligence could drive a “~$6B total cost savings opportunity” for the softlines retail and brands sector by 2026, lifting profitability across the board.</p><p dir="ltr">In a new report, the bank introduced its proprietary Softlines AI framework, which measures both potential profitability gains (“reward”) and corporate focus on AI (“recognition”). </p><p dir="ltr">“At the midpoint, we calculate a ~$6B total cost savings opportunity from agentic AI-driven operating efficiencies … which could boost Softlines Retail and Brands’ ‘26e EBIT/EBITDA by ~20% on avg., and margins by ~200 bps,” Morgan Stanley said.</p><p dir="ltr">The analysts highlighted Gap, Macy’s, http://www.streetinsider.com/Investing/Retail+could+save+%246B+from+agentic+AI+efficiencies+%E2%80%94+Morgan+Stanley/25363558.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 08:17:19 -0500 AEO AEOS AS GAP GPS KSS M ONON TJX TPR UA UAA UARM UNAA UUAM VSCO WRBY http://www.streetinsider.com/Investing/Retail+could+save+%246B+from+agentic+AI+efficiencies+%E2%80%94+Morgan+Stanley/25363558.html <p>Investing.com -- Morgan Stanley analysts said agentic artificial intelligence could drive a “~$6B total cost savings opportunity” for the softlines retail and brands sector by 2026, lifting profitability across the board.</p><p dir="ltr">In a new report, the bank introduced its proprietary Softlines AI framework, which measures both potential profitability gains (“reward”) and corporate focus on AI (“recognition”). </p><p dir="ltr">“At the midpoint, we calculate a ~$6B total cost savings opportunity from agentic AI-driven operating efficiencies … which could boost Softlines Retail and Brands’ ‘26e EBIT/EBITDA by ~20% on avg., and margins by ~200 bps,” Morgan Stanley said.</p><p dir="ltr">The analysts highlighted Gap, Macy’s, http://www.streetinsider.com/Investing/Retail+could+save+%246B+from+agentic+AI+efficiencies+%E2%80%94+Morgan+Stanley/25363558.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 08:17:19 -0500 AEO AEOS AS GAP GPS KSS M ONON TJX TPR UA UAA UARM UNAA UUAM VSCO WRBY