Lululemon reported second-quarter earnings on Thursday that came in below expectations, with executives facing plenty of questions from Wall Street analysts about whether or not the activewear brand had correctly diagnosed the challenges it faces.
Tariff refunds are great news for the corporate balance sheets of big-box retailers, and less so for consumers tightly squeezing their wallets.
Tariff refunds continue to bolster the balance sheets of big retailers while consumers remain constrained by higher fuel prices and other macroeconomic factors.
The latest addition to Sam's Club's most premium membership aims to attract some of its stickiest members.
State fairs have been a staple of the U.S. since the 1800s. Now, they've become a prime spot for pop-ups for brands like E.l.f. and Levi's, as they look to show up at events where their competitors haven't yet touched.
Hangover-prevention products can now be found in places like big-box stores and fine-dining restaurants as more businesses look to cater to young drinkers who also care about wellness.
A four-block line. A two-and-a-half hour wait time. And hundreds of sweaters. Quince took Modern Retail behind the scenes of its first sample sale as it ponders a larger physical presence.
One year into its existence, Ace Hardware’s retail media network, RedVest Media, just announced a slate of new features for advertisers as part of an upfront event last week.
Fjällräven is opening more stores in North America, including a new retail concept with its sister brands, as it looks to solidify its place in outerwear.
Simon Property Group, one of the largest mall operators in the U.S., has more to sell advertisers on than its existing network of almost 4,000 digital screens. That includes location data from shoppers who use its Wi-Fi networks.
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.
By the end of this year, shoppers will finally be able to use Apple Pay and Google Pay in Walmart stores, ending years of frustration that the retailer didn’t support what is now a nearly ubiquitous payment option.
Sam’s Club merchants and brands will soon be able to use Walmart’s data analytics platform to better understand and predict member behavior.
This Unpacked guide, sponsored by Talon.One, explores how brands can make their loyalty and promotions agent-ready, as agentic commerce evolves from a theoretical concept into practical applications, and AI agents begin to handle the end-to-end shopping journey for consumers.
In the first quarter of 2026, YouTube came out on top for the fourth year in a row as the ad-supported streaming service that received the largest portion of Modern Retail survey respondents’ ad placements and ad budgets — but the streaming industry is poised to experience significant shifts in the coming 12 months.
Bubba, known for large insulated kegs, popped up at Lollapalooza to push its new look and brand identity. Here’s what the brand learned about what it takes to pull off a successful activation.
As ticket prices for the U.S. Open tennis tournament soar, brands like Evian, Sephora and Lavazza are staging NYC pop-ups for fans who can’t make it out to Queens.
Vinyl prices are up nearly 6% in 2026, while materials like PVC and resin have also gone up as oil derivatives have increased.
Tariff refunds are great news for the corporate balance sheets of big-box retailers, and less so for consumers tightly squeezing their wallets.
Black Friday and Cyber Monday have evolved into a weeks-long shopping event. That makes early planning more critical than ever. Drawing on insights from brands like Bylt, Tecovas, Manscaped and Bearbottom Clothing, these five key findings help marketers sharpen their holiday ad strategies. Sponsored by Tatari.
Target’s new beauty section in stores and online has attracted many new brands to the retailer for the first time. For some, this is their first entry into retail stores entirely.
