World Cup tourists are going viral for their posts about visiting Walmart for the first time, or trying food from Buc-ee's. Brands are starting to catch on, but it's too early to tell whether this will result in a spike in sales.
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.
The U.S. government has received about half as many refund requests for around the $166 billion it recouped in now-illegal tariff duties.
Shopify is rolling out a new set of tools designed to help merchants understand how their products appear across AI shopping platforms.
Expect more limited-edition red, white and blue packaging on retail shelves this summer, as brands turn out to celebrate America 250. Brand leaders at Xochitl, Goldbelly and more spoke with Modern Retail about why they are turning out for the occasion and what purpose they think America 250-themed products serve.
Faire is growing beyond boutiques by allowing business buyers to use the platform for their own purposes, like stocking mini bars, for client gifts or for front desk amenities.
260 Sample Sale, which holds sample sales for Balmain and Diane von Furstenberg, is seeing increased demand from brands and customers alike.
Anthropologie has seen a spike in sales for games like backgammon, mancala and mahjong as consumers seek out tactile, offline experiences.
Brands are raising free shipping thresholds, adding new delivery fees and testing paid shipping options as higher fuel costs push up the price of moving goods across supply chains.
Better-for-you brands are prioritizing taste and fun packaging to attract more customers while still offering healthier food options.
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.
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.
Leaders across e-commerce are transforming how they approach designing product pages to be more discoverable to AI agents like ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini.
Walmart executives are training associates to use AI widely throughout the organization. For example, store managers can create digital dashboards for scheduling, or merchandising associates can turn dense text into useful graphics.
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 […]
In the latest installment of “What’s in Your Cart,” the CMO of Crocs, Carly Gomez, shares her personal shopping habits with Modern Retail.
The quadrennial men’s World Cup is one of the biggest sporting events in the world, giving global soccer players and fans a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see their team take home the prize. And with billions of viewers tuning in from around the world, it is also a rare opportunity for brands to capitalize on the frenzy. Four years after Qatar, that now includes grooming brands looking to use the power of soccer to reach the evolving male beauty consumer base.
As the 2026 World Cup arrives in North America, brands including Lotto, Ksubi, Nike and Adidas are using old kits, archive sneakers, national colors and fan dressing to tap into football nostalgia.
Omaha Steaks has invested in at least five new fulfillment centers and expanded its partnership with UPS’s Roadie.
As a result of rapid population and housing growth in Utah and Idaho, major retail chains are opening new stores in the region, in cities they once may have glanced over.
As digital advertising becomes more saturated and fragmented, retail media is moving into physical stores — the high-intent environments where most purchases still happen. For retailers, this is an opportunity to create customer-first retail media networks that make stores more engaging, profitable and connected. For brands and agencies, in-store retail media offers stronger visibility and […]
