Talent agencies are training creators to think like retailers, helping them set up online storefronts, prepare for major sales events and show brands hard evidence that their audiences spend money.
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.
Levain Bakery is betting on new ice cream items and collaborations to drive sales during its slow summer months.
Miniso plans to open larger stores alongside Walmart, Target and Ulta stores, focusing on those rather than mall stores and highlighting new, owned IP.
Kearney's 2026 State of Logistics Report shows that AI is helping streamline operations, even as a fully automated supply chain remains a far-off reality.
Prime Day is expected to draw more shoppers this year, with consumers hunting for deeper discounts, stocking up on essentials and encountering more AI-powered shopping tools.
Retailers are beginning to use AI to automate certain parts of the merchandising process, to determine what to order or even make deals on their behalf.
This week's Modern Retail Podcast looked at the pros and cons of participating in Prime Day.
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.
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.
Shopify is rolling out a new set of tools designed to help merchants understand how their products appear across AI shopping platforms.
Leaders across e-commerce are transforming how they approach designing product pages to be more discoverable to AI agents like ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini.
Justin Jefferson, vp, strategy and insight, Keen Decision Systems Retail marketers are navigating a marketing landscape defined by consolidation and heightened accountability. As retail media networks evolve beyond the initial gold rush, advertisers’ focus has shifted from merely having a presence to proving performance. Likewise, with ad budgets under intense scrutiny, marketing success now requires […]
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.
260 Sample Sale, which holds sample sales for Balmain and Diane von Furstenberg, is seeing increased demand from brands and customers alike.
Better-for-you brands are prioritizing taste and fun packaging to attract more customers while still offering healthier food options.
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.
Anthropologie has seen a spike in sales for games like backgammon, mancala and mahjong as consumers seek out tactile, offline experiences.
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 […]
