The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Friday that President Donald Trump’s sweeping “Liberation Day” tariffs were issued unlawfully, dealing a major blow to his trade agenda and opening the door to legal battles over billions of dollars in duties already paid by U.S. importers.
As brands plan for 2026, they are determined to not have their growth initiatives upended by another year of macroeconomic uncertainty.
Many founders had to completely upend their business models in 2025 due to tariffs, resorting to production delays, raising prices and putting off hiring to save their businesses.
Walmart customers who use the company's Sparky AI-powered shopping assistant have an order value that's about 35% higher than those who don't, newly appointed Walmart CEO John Furner said in the company's fourth-quarter earnings call Thursday morning.
Amazon has eclipsed Walmart in annual revenue for the first time ever.
Wizard has become the latest AI shopping agent to launch amid a surge of new tools promising to search, compare and check out on shoppers’ behalf.
While last year saw the collapse of chains like Joann and Rite Aid, 2026 is expected to be a brighter year in retail as store openings accelerate.
Many founders had to completely upend their business models in 2025 due to tariffs, resorting to production delays, raising prices and putting off hiring to save their businesses.
This year, tariffs kicked in at their highest rate since the Great Depression, completely upending the retail industry. In turn, Modern Retail rounded up the biggest winners and losers of all the changes in tariff policy this year.
Secondhand gifts are shedding their stigma this holiday season as shoppers, squeezed by tariffs and inflation, turn to thrift stores and resale platforms for thoughtful, lower-cost presents.
The retail media revolution is coming for the end cap, one of the most recognizable shelf placements in any store.
Shopify is forecasting another quarter of strong growth as it tries to position itself as a leader in emerging AI shopping tools.
Cori Voorhees, Partner Marketing Manager, Adobe It’s a busy evening, and a shopper is trying to squeeze in some quick gift buying after work. She finds a site with a gift on her list and adds it to her cart. Prompted to log in or create an account, she chooses guest checkout instead. She enters […]
An in-depth look at how brands like American Eagle decide whether cultural backlash is noise or a business threat.
After experimenting with creator storefronts and marketing in 2025, Macy’s is expanding its influencer program to include more in-person programming and campaigns tied to events like the Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Hair-care brand Jupiter, which specializes in dry scalp and dandruff products, fell victim to a truck burglary recently. Its founders decided to turn the incident into a marketing moment.
EBay is buying Depop for $1.2 billion to attract younger shoppers and capitalize on the resale boom.
TikTok Shop has reversed course on its plan to end seller-fulfilled shipping in the U.S., telling merchants that previously announced deadlines will no longer go into effect.
Cori Voorhees, partner marketing manager, Adobe The start of a new year often brings a shift in focus for merchants. As the urgency of peak shopping season fades, teams turn their attention to how their systems and technology performed. It’s a moment to look beyond seasonal results and examine the infrastructure that supported them. Payments […]
