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DataArt Introduces Domain Deployed Engineering™ for Industry-Specific, Outcome-Based AI Deployment

DataArt introduces Domain Deployed Engineering™, a new service offering for industry-specific, outcome-based AI deployment. The company also announced partnerships with OpenAI and Travelport, and a GDS modernization project with zero downtime.

DataArt launches Domain Deployed Engineering for outcome-based AI

DataArt, a global data and AI transformation partner, has introduced Domain Deployed Engineering (DDE), a new delivery model designed to help enterprises move AI from pilots to production. The model embeds small, industry-fluent teams within client organizations, with accountability for business results rather than deliverables. DDE squads combine agentic AI engineers, industry experts, and change management leads, and are scaled based on client maturity. The approach focuses on overcoming barriers to AI adoption, such as stalled pilots and vendors measured by inputs. Examples include a secure internal AI platform delivered to a global financial group's 73,000 employees in five months, and a compliance-ready AI platform for a contract research organization with 500% ROI within 30 days.

• DataArt introduces Domain Deployed Engineering (DDE) model.
• DDE embeds small, industry-fluent teams inside client organizations.
• Squads include agentic AI engineers, industry experts, and change management leads.

DataArt Named OpenAI Select Partner

DataArt, a global data and AI transformation partner, announced it has been named an OpenAI Select Partner within the OpenAI Partner Network. The designation positions DataArt to work with OpenAI to build, deploy, and scale AI solutions for enterprises, using OpenAI models (including GPT 5.6) and products such as ChatGPT Work. DataArt said it will expand OpenAI-powered offerings, invest in AI talent and delivery capabilities, and build on a stated $100 million commitment to advance data and AI. Yuri Gubin, CTO at DataArt, commented that the partnership will help organizations move beyond pilots by integrating governance, engineering discipline, and industry expertise into enterprise AI adoption.

• DataArt announced it has been named an OpenAI Select Partner within the OpenAI Partner Network.
• The OpenAI Partner Network is a global program for partners to build, sell, and deliver AI solutions with OpenAI.
• DataArt said it will help organizations build, deploy, and scale AI solutions and will expand OpenAI-powered offerings.

Victoria's Secret embraces nostalgia and entertainment as Q2 sales rise

Victoria's Secret & Co. is leveraging nostalgia and entertainment to re-engage shoppers, according to comments from CEO Hillary Super after the company's Q2 earnings. The lingerie retailer expanded its fragrance portfolio with iterations like Tease Strawberry Bisou and archive drops such as Pink's square bottle scents, which sold out online in under a day. The company also positioned itself as an entertainment brand, premiering the YouTube docuseries 'Angels Among Us' this month. Victoria's Secret reported Q2 net sales of $1.6 billion, up 10% year over year, with 9% comp growth and net income topping $85 million. The company raised its full-year sales guidance to $7.1 billion to $7.18 billion and expects adjusted operating income of up to $590 million, citing strong performance in bras, Pink, beauty, and all channels.

• Victoria's Secret & Co. reported Q2 net sales of $1.6 billion, up 10% year over year.
• Comparable sales rose 9% in Q2, with brick-and-mortar comps growing 7%.
• Net income in Q2 nearly tripled to more than $85 million.

Dillard's Gains Market Share in Q2

Dillard’s reported modest Q2 retail sales growth as comparable sales rose 1% and total retail sales (excluding construction) reached $1.5 billion. The company’s gross margin expanded to 40.9% and net income increased 34% to $97.7 million, partly driven by $37.2 million in tariff refunds that accounted for most of the margin improvement. Category performance was mixed: gains in accessories, lingerie, home, shoes, beauty and men’s, while children’s, juniors and women’s apparel declined. GlobalData analysis and company commentary indicated the apparel weakness reflected lower consumer spending rather than defections to competitors; inventory at quarter end rose about 5% year over year. UBS analysts had expected flat comps, so Dillard’s 1% comp rise beat those expectations.

• Dillard’s Q2 retail sales (excluding construction) were $1.5 billion, with comps up 1% year over year.
• The company received $37.2 million in tariff refunds, which accounted for 260 of the 280 basis-point gross margin increase.
• Gross margin reached 40.9% in Q2.

Adidas apparel outshines footwear in World Cup quarter

Adidas reported a 13% year-over-year increase in second-quarter revenues to €6.7 billion, led by a 34% jump in apparel net sales while footwear remained flat and accessories rose 18%. Direct-to-consumer (DTC) net sales grew 24% versus 6% wholesale growth. The company increased marketing and point-of-sale spending by 30% to capitalize on the World Cup, which weighed on Q2 operating margin. Adidas announced a CFO transition: outgoing CFO Harm Ohlmeyer will be succeeded by former Adidas employee Birgit Kretschmer, who will join the executive board on Sept. 1. Regional strength came from Latin America, North America and Greater China.

• Adidas' Q2 revenues rose 13% year-over-year to €6.7 billion (about $7.8 billion).
• Apparel net sales increased 34% in the second quarter; footwear sales were flat; accessories rose 18%.
• Direct-to-consumer (DTC) net sales increased 24%, while wholesale grew 6%.