During its second-quarter earnings call on Thursday, Sweetgreen lowered its full-year guidance as cyclospora concerns hurt foot traffic — even though the chain hasn't been implicated in any outbreaks. Here's how consumer concerns around fresh produce could hurt Sweetgreen amid a critical inflection point for the company.
Higher fuel and freight costs are driving up prices for importers during the peak season.
A fresh round of Trump tariffs on Canadian goods were announced this week that target industries like dairy, alcohol and automobiles.
Cole Haan says it's getting "more intentional" about its travel offerings as it solidifies its place as an everyday lifestyle brand.
ChatGPT appears to be experimenting with a new ad type: a product carousel. Digiday viewed and verified screenshots of the new ad format.
Kroger made advertising part of its AI shopping assistant on day one, following the implementation of advertising features on competitors' chatbots.
Hims & Hers achieved an 88% daily adherence rate with its first-ever gummy prescription medication. It's another example of how beauty brands, wellness startups and prescription drug providers are all leaning more into gummy formats.
Gorilla Commerce, most well-known for its slip-resistant bath mats, has found tremendous success primarily through Amazon, surpassing nine figures in sales. But the company wants to prove it's more than just an Amazon brand. Two years ago, it launched on Walmart's marketplace, and last month, the company brought Gorilla Grip to more than 2,600 Walmart stores.
Fashion companies are slowly shrugging off the IPO slump that has plagued the consumer-goods industry over the last several years.
Food service brands like Starbucks, Dunkin’ and Wawa are using limited-edition fashion merchandise to reach new audiences and build everyday brand loyalty.
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.
St. Louis-based regional grocer Schnucks just launched a new AI assistant, but behind it is a larger idea around how agents could eventually take over the shopping process and help people eat healthier.
Michaels has lifted the curtain on how its new Google Gemini-powered AI assistant has performed so far.
Retail media has shifted from a niche tactic to a foundational advertising strategy. As the market landscape evolves, outcomes-focused channels are in the spotlight as more brands prioritize conversions. As retail media becomes a core part of the advertising mix, the next question is where it can drive the greatest impact. Because most sales still […]
Modern Retail+ Research examined which commerce channels are dominating marketers’ holiday strategies, what discounts brands and retailers are offering, and what revenue expectations are guiding their marketing decisions ahead of the critical fourth quarter.
Circle K is more openly promoting and expanding its retail media network, Full Circle Media, as a way for advertisers to reach shoppers across its convenience stores, fuel pumps and digital channels in the U.S., Canada and Europe.
New women’s wellness brand Plainspeak is using USPS mail-in samples to drive subscriptions for its women’s supplement, sidestepping paid ads. The founders are betting on the analog strategy to build a loyal customer base.
For major brick-and-mortar retailers, back-to-school season this year is largely about a race to the bottom in price and a push to offer the most popular products seen on social media.
Higher fuel and freight costs are driving up prices for importers during the peak season.
Juan Pellerano-Rendon, Chief Marketing Officer, Swap On July 1, the duty-free era of European e-commerce ended. As reported by Modern Retail, every parcel entering the European Union now owes customs duty, regardless of value. Shipments under €150 carry a €3 charge per line item, and the liability lands on brands and retailers. Under the new […]
