U.S. firms announced the most job cuts for any October in more than 20 years, fueled in part by mass layoffs at major retail companies.
Amazon third-party sellers are bracing for more penny-pinching in 2026 after the e-commerce giant announced it is increasing fulfillment fees next year for merchants, even as President Donald Trump's trade war squeezes margins.
Online shoppers are getting blindsided by tariff invoices from shipping carriers and U.S. customs. Logistics experts say the complicated issue of accidental bills could drag on for months.
As influencer marketing becomes more competitive, brands are looking beyond typical beauty and fashion influencers to promote their products more authentically.
Amazon third-party sellers are bracing for more penny-pinching in 2026 after the e-commerce giant announced it is increasing fulfillment fees next year for merchants, even as President Donald Trump's trade war squeezes margins.
With 48 participating nations, 104 matches and 16 host cities, the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the biggest one yet -- and brands and retailers want in on the hype.
Despite Target's recent layoffs and restructuring, the company isn't pressing the brakes on hiring completely. The retailer's Workday career page shows more than 200 corporate jobs available, largely in the Minneapolis area.
Online shoppers are getting blindsided by tariff invoices from shipping carriers and U.S. customs. Logistics experts say the complicated issue of accidental bills could drag on for months.
Free online returns — once a standard perk of e-commerce — are becoming the latest casualty of President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
DTC brand Quince says some of its customers are mistakenly being hit with tariff bills even though the brand has absorbed the fees.
Earlier this year, Amazon added AI-generated audio product summaries to some product pages on its app, where AI hosts summarize product details, customer reviews and other information. Now, Walmart is following suit.
Amazon expects to eventually partner with third-party AI shopping agents — even as the e-commerce giant actively blocks shopping agents from scraping its site.
Tony D’Onofrio, president, Sensormatic Solutions Data’s role in retail has grown exponentially over the past decade. As technologies to automate data collection, refine analysis and enhance accuracy have become more accessible, retailers have leaned into the potential of connected systems. Now, they are able to turn store operations into opportunities for collecting detailed consumer datasets […]
M.M.LaFleur is posting more organic content on LinkedIn. Now, it’s tracing sales and engagement back to the platform.
Brands like Sephora, True Religion and Collars & Co. are betting star power can cut through the noise this holiday season and drive long-term awareness.
This year, razor startup Harry’s created exclusive holiday gift sets for Walmart and Target to showcase its new Harry’s Plus razor design.
Grüns has had a breakout year, crossing a $300 million annualized revenue rate in August. Here’s what’s next for the company in retail, as it takes a unique approach to the holidays.
Target’s widespread corporate layoffs this week trimmed down teams throughout the company, with those who remain picking up responsibilities from those affected.
John Shapiro, Chief Product and Technology Officer, Lightspeed Commerce Competing for consumer dollars has never been tougher. Today’s shoppers still care about price and quality — but they’re also asking who made the product, where it came from and whether it aligns with their values. This shift toward intentional purchasing, or “valuespending,” is changing the […]
