Joy Mangano, inventor of the MiracleMop, is seeing sales spike for her new brand, CleanBoss, thanks to the nostalgic direct-response TV ads it runs across cable channels. "TV shopping is not just my history, it's my best-kept secret," Mangano told Modern Retail.
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.
FlutterHabit turned its private Facebook group into a testing ground for products, marketing and customer feedback.
The American retail landscape has changed thanks to the closure of thousands of drugstores, the consolidation of luxury department stores and the dramatic growth of the off-price channel. Juxtaposed with Gen Z’s growing preference toward in-store discovery, it has left many brand leaders unsure of the right retail strategy. The latest quarterly digital Town Hall meeting dove into these topics and more.
Prince Street Pizza is boosting brand awareness with its "Delivering Happiness" online talk show, hosted by actor Nick Turturro and launched last September.
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%.
Starbucks' new collaborations include the debut of a limited-edition weighted vest and a fitness challenge.
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.
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.
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 […]
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.
No AI? No problem. Aerie’s new nano-creator program bans the use of artificial intelligence — and people are lining up to participate.
New data from Keychain shows about 1 in 10 CPG factories is running more than half empty, and about 1 in 3 has at least 31% or more unused production capacity.
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.
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 […]
