Encouraged by the resurgence of Hacky Sacks, toy company PlayMonster is developing about 10 new Hacky Sack styles. PlayMonster's CEO spoke with Modern Retail about keeping up with demand, and what the Hacky Sack revival says about the types of games and toys resonating with consumers right now.
Imports are expected to hit an all-time high this month as retailers and brands pull ahead their shipments to avoid new potential tariffs.
Nike says it's in a better financial position as it awaits nearly $1 billion in refunds related to IEEPA tariffs.
Only two weeks after the cult French sneaker brand Salomon opened its largest store in New York City, it's making another big retail move: It's launching at Foot Locker.
A new study from Walmart shows how its soccer-watching consumers planned to grocery shop during the World Cup, from how much they would spend to what kind of snacks they would buy — and the company has seen some of these results validated over the course of the tournament.
Minnetonka is betting on new categories, new silhouettes and new marketing tactics to win over new audiences as it celebrates its 80th birthday this year.
Thanks to rising gas prices, shoppers are switching up where they buy their gas, and what purchases they are making while doing so. One habit that may be most acutely threatened is the tradition of picking up a soda, bag of chips or energy bar at the gas station.
Imports are expected to hit an all-time high this month as retailers and brands pull ahead their shipments to avoid new potential tariffs.
DTC brands like Little Spoon and Boarderie are adjusting their marketing to win over older consumers like grandparents and Boomer parents.
"Love Island USA" has become a cultural phenomenon that many brands can no longer ignore. Ad sales were up 73% across the hit show this season, and "Love Island" has now become an integral part of summer-long marketing campaigns for brands like Poppi.
Nike says it’s in a better financial position as it awaits nearly $1 billion in refunds related to IEEPA tariffs.
Online merchants are encouraged by a new Trump administration effort to crack down on customs fraud after a surge in tariff evasion schemes rattled sellers over the past year.
Thousands of U.S. retail companies are eagerly awaiting tariff refunds from the Trump administration. But not all of them will share that money with their customers — even if shoppers think otherwise.
AI-powered glasses are beginning to make an impact on one of the largest vision retailers in the country.
Measuring how often your company gets recommended by AI engines — and, subsequently, how often those recommendations lead to website visits and sales — is starting to become a bigger topic of discussion for brand executives.
As shopping habits evolve, brands need to ensure they’re balancing their physical presence with their e-commerce presence. In-store media has matured from just thrown-together end caps to high-impact, moveable screens that deliver transparent reporting, track campaign performance and more. With the ability to feature high-impact video in high-traffic areas, in-store media has become a strong […]
Advertisers are embracing AI for social media and retail media marketing. However, they are slower to adopt AI for influencer and CTV marketing. This is according to a Modern Retail+ Research survey of more than 100 marketing professionals in first-quarter 2026.
While The Home Depot is not a sports equipment or sports apparel retailer, its consumer base has given it ample reason to develop a comprehensive retail media strategy around the World Cup.
Every Amazon agency right now is trying to get a sense of what role AI referral traffic is playing — and will play — in driving purchases, even if they don’t have much data to go off of yet.
Amid a challenging macroeconomic year, Amazon has proven to be a powerful sales engine for many digitally native startups. Modern Retail spoke with three startups — Suri, P.F. Candle Co, and Pretty Tasty Tea – about what they believe is driving their surge in Amazon sales this year.
