Higher gas prices could end up benefiting Amazon’s e-commerce business as consumers look for ways to avoid driving to stores and focus more of their spending on household essentials.
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Higher gas prices could end up benefiting Amazon’s e-commerce business as consumers look for ways to avoid driving to stores and focus more of their spending on household essentials.
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.
The tariff refunds process has been smoother for some folks than others, according to conversations Modern Retail had with half a dozen brands and entrepreneurs.
Major retailers like Walmart and Target are removing artificial food dyes from their aisles, especially in products like cereals and frozen treats. This has been a boon for startups already carrying naturally-colored products in their respective categories.
Amazon is starting to sell the technology behind its AI shopping assistant to other retailers, as the e-commerce giant looks to become a bigger player in the fast-growing market for AI-powered shopping tools.
Walmart has evolved beyond its reputation as a low-cost retailer into one giving brands that have started online, are new to physical retail or sit at higher price points the opportunity to scale throughout the U.S.
Everlane founder Michael Preysman is teasing a new brand after the Shein sale, but he's not the first DTC founder to attempt a second act. We look between the lines at what's driving all of these serial entrepreneurs.
St. John's Bay, a private clothing brand under JCPenney, is ranked first in sales across the entire JCPenney portfolio. Its rise mirrors the spike in private-label goods across other retailers.
Athleisure companies like FP Movement, Outdoor Voices and Vuori are launching specific products for activities like skiing and surfing.
As more shoppers use AI chatbots for recommendations, supplement brand Olly is updating its product pages with clearer descriptions and FAQs to boost AI-driven sales.
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.
The tariff refunds process has been smoother for some folks than others, according to conversations Modern Retail had with half a dozen brands and entrepreneurs.
Dame is refunding customers who paid its “Trump Tariff Surcharge” last year, becoming one of the first brands to proactively return money tied to President Donald Trump’s now-invalidated tariffs.
Eager NeeDoh collectors are flocking to resale sites as the toy goes viral. The stretchy toys, like Pop Mart’s Labubus, are selling for a pretty penny on eBay and StockX, with some of them going for a premium of more than 400%.
Amazon replaced its Rufus chatbot with a new AI assistant called Alexa for Shopping this week as AI search becomes a bigger part of its online store.
Now that retail media is a foundational channel, brands are seeking value beyond established digital inventory. They’re looking for new environments that offer stronger visibility and incremental reach. Physical stores are where shopper attention, product discovery and purchase converge in real time — research shows that 84% of sales occur in physical stores, 75% of […]
Made-to-order rug brand Ernesta and pet-tracker startup Tractive are trying to boost their customer bases at a time of larger macroeconomic uncertainty. At the Lead Summit in New York City, both brands spoke about how they crafted their marketing playbooks and balance paid and organic marketing.
Modern Retail+ Research’s fifth annual report analyzes the state of ad-supported streaming and the challenges streaming companies pose to marketers.
Two-year-old brand Nocturnal Skincare created its recent spring campaign on a $100 budget. Thanks to the DIY approach, the brand was able to save on creatives to invest in other areas of the business.
New fuel surcharges are forcing brands to get creative by comparing more carriers for shipments.
