While still in early stages, Target's efforts to revitalize the business appear to be paying off. The retailer reported its first quarter of net sales growth after at least six quarters of year-over-year declines.
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.
Harry's, best known for its razors, is turning to limited-edition body washes to resonate with a younger consumer.
One of the first DTC darlings of the 2010s, Everlane has sold to Shein for a reported $100 million after years of struggling to grow. Combined with Allbirds' fire sale earlier this year, it's a nail in the coffin for early, venture-backed DTC darlings.
TikTok Shop says it's continuing to drive rapid growth for small businesses, even as bigger brands swarm the platform.
New data from Keychain shows about 1 in 10 CPG factories is running more than half empty, and about 1 in 3 has at least 31% or more unused production capacity.
Joy Mangano, inventor of the MiracleMop, is seeing sales spike for her new brand, CleanBoss, thanks to the nostalgic direct-response TV ads it runs across cable channels. "TV shopping is not just my history, it's my best-kept secret," Mangano told Modern Retail.
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.
This Unpacked guide, sponsored by SheerID, explores how loyalty is no longer earned through rewards alone; it’s built through relevance, transparency and sustained commitment to understanding customers over time. Shifts in consumer behavior — specifically the desire for data privacy and instant, personalized recognition — and AI’s acceleration of the buying process are making traditional […]
FlutterHabit turned its private Facebook group into a testing ground for products, marketing and customer feedback.
Modern Retail’s survey — which has been conducted annually since 2022 — found that marketers’ adoption of AI technology has risen significantly. In 2022, 44% of brand and agency pros said their companies were investing in AI technology. That percentage rose to 57% in 2023 and 71% in 2024, before hitting 86% in 2025.
Heineken, while not an official World Cup sponsor, is getting in on the hype with limited-edition packs, watch parties and television ads.
Target has a long history of collaborating with major brands or celebrities. But a few standout collabs helped increase foot traffic in Q1.
In the last five years, dozens of apparel brands have set up online resale sites. Now, more players like Pacsun and Faherty are bringing secondhand into stores, too.
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 […]
