One of Best Buy's big priorities this year is pushing a new generation of RGB LED TVs to consumers. The hope is that customers will find the technological improvements convincing enough to make an upgrade, six years after many of them bought a new TV during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Higher fuel and freight costs are driving up prices for importers during the peak season.
A fresh round of Trump tariffs on Canadian goods were announced this week that target industries like dairy, alcohol and automobiles.
TikTok Shop is increasingly drawing higher-priced home and lifestyle brands due to increased user trust, effective creator content and improvements in logistics.
Walmart's advertising platform is giving brands more control over where they show up in searches, marking a significant change in how their ad budgets are spent.
A Ukrainian apparel startup is rebuilding after losing its entire latest collection in a recent Russian missile attack on a logistics facility.
Foot Locker is dialing up its long-form digital content as part of its new brand platform, "It Always Will Be Foot Locker."
Social media and wellness trends are fueling frozen yogurt's comeback. Now, established players like 16 Handles and Go Greek are seeing a surge in growth, and startups like Coconut Cult and Benefiber are looking to ride the trend through fun pop-ups.
P&G's $3.8 billion acquisition of Thorne is yet another strong signal that large CPG conglomerates are increasingly seeking out science-backed, high-growth brands to add to their portfolios as consumer priorities shift.
This week's episode of the Modern Retail Podcast features a conversation with Once Upon a Farm Chief Marketing Officer Katie Marston about how the company has sought to shake up the baby aisle with coolers. Marston shares what she's learned over the years about what it takes to get retailers on board with a new way of merchandising products.
A fresh round of Trump tariffs on Canadian goods were announced this week that target industries like dairy, alcohol and automobiles.
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.
Kroger made advertising part of its AI shopping assistant on day one, following the implementation of advertising features on competitors’ chatbots.
St. Louis-based regional grocer Schnucks just launched a new AI assistant, but behind it is a larger idea around how agents could eventually take over the shopping process and help people eat healthier.
Retail media has shifted from a niche tactic to a foundational advertising strategy. As the market landscape evolves, outcomes-focused channels are in the spotlight as more brands prioritize conversions. As retail media becomes a core part of the advertising mix, the next question is where it can drive the greatest impact. Because most sales still […]
Tarte Cosmetics is under fire for ways in which it’s marketing its new Snatch Stick, with some social-media users accusing the company of “rage baiting” its audience.
Merch is proving big business for the New York Liberty, with sales up double-digits and “selling like hotcakes.” The team is now creating more products year-round, as it works to become a full lifestyle brand.
ChatGPT appears to be experimenting with a new ad type: a product carousel. Digiday viewed and verified screenshots of the new ad format.
During its second-quarter earnings call on Thursday, Sweetgreen lowered its full-year guidance as cyclospora concerns hurt foot traffic — even though the chain hasn’t been implicated in any outbreaks. Here’s how consumer concerns around fresh produce could hurt Sweetgreen amid a critical inflection point for the company.
For major brick-and-mortar retailers, back-to-school season this year is largely about a race to the bottom in price and a push to offer the most popular products seen on social media.
Juan Pellerano-Rendon, Chief Marketing Officer, Swap On July 1, the duty-free era of European e-commerce ended. As reported by Modern Retail, every parcel entering the European Union now owes customs duty, regardless of value. Shipments under €150 carry a €3 charge per line item, and the liability lands on brands and retailers. Under the new […]
