Eager NeeDoh collectors are flocking to resale sites as the toy goes viral. The stretchy toys, like Pop Mart's Labubus, are selling for a pretty penny on eBay and StockX, with some of them going for a premium of more than 400%.
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.
Starbucks' new collaborations include the debut of a limited-edition weighted vest and a fitness challenge.
Amazon replaced its Rufus chatbot with a new AI assistant called Alexa for Shopping this week as AI search becomes a bigger part of its online store.
Maryland passed the first U.S. law banning data-driven price hikes on groceries, but it stops short of restricting electronic shelf labels or frequent price changes.
Modern Retail’s survey — which has been conducted annually since 2022 — found that marketers’ adoption of AI technology has risen significantly. In 2022, 44% of brand and agency pros said their companies were investing in AI technology. That percentage rose to 57% in 2023 and 71% in 2024, before hitting 86% in 2025.
Heineken, while not an official World Cup sponsor, is getting in on the hype with limited-edition packs, watch parties and television ads.
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.
Dame is refunding customers who paid its “Trump Tariff Surcharge” last year, becoming one of the first brands to proactively return money tied to President Donald Trump’s now-invalidated tariffs.
During its first-quarter earnings call on Monday, Hims & Hers brought on its chief technology officer, Mo Elshenawy, to talk up the company’s AI investments. The company said it would “soon” launch an AI companion designed to support Hims & Hers users along their weight-loss journey, as it sees continued interest in GLP-1 usage.
OpenAI is automating product ads for e-commerce brands, tapping existing catalog infrastructure.
Now that retail media is a foundational channel, brands are seeking value beyond established digital inventory. They’re looking for new environments that offer stronger visibility and incremental reach. Physical stores are where shopper attention, product discovery and purchase converge in real time — research shows that 84% of sales occur in physical stores, 75% of […]
No AI? No problem. Aerie’s new nano-creator program bans the use of artificial intelligence — and people are lining up to participate.
For brands, influencer weddings are becoming lucrative marketing opportunities and a chance to tap into some of social media’s most highly engaged content.
Target recently launched two new creator programs, Club Target and Target Ambassadors. They’re designed to cater to both everyday micro and nanoinfluencers as well as full-time content creators.
Last week, Amazon announced the launch of Amazon Supply Chain Services, a streamlined portal where companies — even non-Amazon sellers — can access all of its supply chain services. Here’s what it means for the logistics world.
Startup Made In is trying to carve out its defensive moat in the cookware space by focusing on what it calls “professional-grade cookware.” This year, the company has entered one of the most formidable categories for cookware: cast iron. And it used the launch to add a new wholesale partner.
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 […]
