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Higher fuel prices due to the war with Iran are putting pressure on Walmart's customers and supply chain, and could lead to higher prices on the shelf.
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.
Recent earnings reports and third-party data sets show increased adoption of BNPL services, especially among middle-income households.
Target has a long history of collaborating with major brands or celebrities. But a few standout collabs helped increase foot traffic in Q1.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lara Compton, svp of marketing, SheerID For years, businesses have leaned on the linear sales funnel as a convenient model to measure the path to purchase. But while the funnel is a tidy way to report on awareness and consideration, marketers have always known the reality is far more complex. Today, that complexity has reached […]
Shein’s purported acquisition of Everlane isn’t its first attempt to boost its brand credibility. In recent years, it struck a partnership with Forever 21, acquired the U.K. brand Missguided and launched a third-party marketplace. But it’s still unclear how all of these efforts will live together.
FlutterHabit turned its private Facebook group into a testing ground for products, marketing and customer feedback.
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.
