Simon Property Group, one of the largest mall operators in the U.S., has more to sell advertisers on than its existing network of almost 4,000 digital screens. That includes location data from shoppers who use its Wi-Fi networks.
Tariff refunds are great news for the corporate balance sheets of big-box retailers, and less so for consumers tightly squeezing their wallets.
Tariff refunds continue to bolster the balance sheets of big retailers while consumers remain constrained by higher fuel prices and other macroeconomic factors.
Vinyl prices are up nearly 6% in 2026, while materials like PVC and resin have also gone up as oil derivatives have increased.
In the first quarter of 2026, YouTube came out on top for the fourth year in a row as the ad-supported streaming service that received the largest portion of Modern Retail survey respondents’ ad placements and ad budgets — but the streaming industry is poised to experience significant shifts in the coming 12 months.
As ticket prices for the U.S. Open tennis tournament soar, brands like Evian, Sephora and Lavazza are staging NYC pop-ups for fans who can't make it out to Queens.
Bubba, known for large insulated kegs, popped up at Lollapalooza to push its new look and brand identity. Here's what the brand learned about what it takes to pull off a successful activation.
This week's episode of the Modern Retail Podcast digs into the new life cycle of brand cancellations and why many brands are still unable to address social media backlash in a manner that satisfies consumers.
Target's refreshed beauty assortment aims to promote emerging brands, but includes very few from Black entrepreneurs. Of the 90 brands listed as part of the new beauty assortment, Modern Retail could only identify two with Black owners or founders. A spokesperson said the collection was focused on beauty brands from around the world, pointing to Korean, Japanese, Mexican and French brands.
Move over, Hello Kitty and Labubu. Retail's latest "it" girl is Miffy. Here's why brands from Starbucks to Calpak are lining up to work with the cartoon bunny.
A fresh round of Trump tariffs on Canadian goods were announced this week that target industries like dairy, alcohol and automobiles.
Nike says it’s in a better financial position as it awaits nearly $1 billion in refunds related to IEEPA tariffs.
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.
By the end of this year, shoppers will finally be able to use Apple Pay and Google Pay in Walmart stores, ending years of frustration that the retailer didn’t support what is now a nearly ubiquitous payment option.
Sam’s Club merchants and brands will soon be able to use Walmart’s data analytics platform to better understand and predict member behavior.
Black Friday and Cyber Monday have evolved into a weeks-long shopping event. That makes early planning more critical than ever. Drawing on insights from brands like Bylt, Tecovas, Manscaped and Bearbottom Clothing, these five key findings help marketers sharpen their holiday ad strategies. Sponsored by Tatari.
Tapping into sports and fandom has been a major trend for brands this year, but Carhartt looked off the field.
Fjällräven is opening more stores in North America, including a new retail concept with its sister brands, as it looks to solidify its place in outerwear.
Tariff refunds are great news for the corporate balance sheets of big-box retailers, and less so for consumers tightly squeezing their wallets.
AI is changing how retail commerce teams build, manage and scale integrations. But the next phase isn’t about generating more code — it’s about creating faster, more reliable workflows with the governance and controls needed to support retail operations. Sponsored by Celigo.
Target’s new beauty section in stores and online has attracted many new brands to the retailer for the first time. For some, this is their first entry into retail stores entirely.
