Several fashion retailers and e-commerce platforms are playing the blame game when it comes to Temu and Shein. Modern Retail takes a closer look at these claims, what they involve, and whether they have merit.
After filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Showfields’ future prospects are being called into question. Multiple brand partners report that they saw smaller-than-expected sales, as well as late payments.
Allbirds is reintroducing its original shoe, the Wool Runner 2, as part of its bid to turn profitable following declining sales.
After a number of physical retailers filed for Chapter 11 this year, the floodgates of real estate opportunities have opened up for fast-growing retailers looking to expand into new markets.
Quick-service delivery app Ole wants to be for luxury fashion what apps like Uber Eats and Grubhub are for food. The company spoke with Modern Retail about its new round of funding, the brands it wants to bring on board, and its plans to expand across the U.S.
Since launching in 2018, Bearaby hasn't offered any discounts. But, this Black Friday, Bearaby's revenue was still up 4X compared to the week before.
Stephen Yalof, Tanger CEO and President, spoke with Modern Retail about some of the traffic trends the company saw over Black Friday weekend.
In this series, Modern Retail drills into all the issues and questions brands have about the last leg of their supply chain and how they’re trying to make sure it all runs smoothly in time for December. All amid a background of flattening revenue and more conservative balance sheets.
As many as 40% of HSA and FSA consumers let health doctors expire, and retailers are increasingly finding ways to capture that spend.
Mobile shopping was the clear winner during the Thanksgiving week. Adobe Analytics reports that 51.8% of Cyber Week sales came from mobile spending.
As advertisers seek solutions for the loss of addressable audiences, they’re also looking for effective methods amid consumers experiencing digital fatigue. The emerging strategy is programmatic direct mail (PDM) — upgrading direct mail to connect it to the online world for a performance-driven tactic. This companion video to Modern Retail and PebblePost’s recent Unpacked guide […]
Over the past couple of years, affiliate marketing has become an integral part of brands’ marketing playbook. In turn, the competition is fierce ahead of the holidays to land placement on coveted guides like Oprah’s Favorite Things.
Not only is Black Friday, Cyber Monday starting earlier — now it’s sticking around longer too. A number of brands are testing out longer sale windows to convert distracted customers and grow year-over-year sales.
As inflation has left people with tighter wallets this holiday season, a number of food companies are positioning their products as luxurious-yet-affordable presents.
More people are taking seats at the C-suite of bridal company Birdy Grey. With the exception of 2020, Birdy Grey has been profitable since its inception and is now in a position to fill out executive positions to support its next phase of growth.
Even as consumer spending cools down across the U.S., retailers continue to target upscale malls for expansion. Modern Retail looked into why.
In recent years, buy now pay later (BNPL) options have become increasingly popular with consumers and merchants, especially as inflation spiked in 2023. Now, as the 2023 holiday season gets underway, consumers still want to shower their families and friends with gifts. However, the spirit of generosity during the holidays often comes with a cost. […]
