Two months after Bookshop.org launched, the pandemic hit, and bookstores couldn't serve their customers at all, so it was a massive tailwind for the company. But this was just the start of a long journey for the platform, which eventually had to find its footing again once the pandemic subsided.
Imports are expected to hit an all-time high this month as retailers and brands pull ahead their shipments to avoid new potential tariffs.
Nike says it's in a better financial position as it awaits nearly $1 billion in refunds related to IEEPA tariffs.
Posting founder content is a key growth strategy for founder-led brands, but one that comes with a learning curve.
Move over, traditional influencers — employee-generated content is on the rise. Here's why brands like Starbucks are encouraging staffers to shoot videos and record TikToks.
Retail media content is becoming more complex, with major brands like Procter & Gamble making big investments in videos made specifically to reach shoppers on screens in grocery stores or while shopping on an app.
Welch’s Fruit Snacks is expanding its functional snacks with the launch of probiotic Yogofruits, the latest better-for-you line in an effort to court Gen Z.
Some companies like Untuckit are experimenting with robotics to boost their "Made in USA" production.
Nearly six years after it declared bankruptcy, Guitar Center says its turnaround efforts are striking a chord. After redoing its merchandise, holding more events and refocusing on "serious musicians", Guitar Center is seeing sales climb, CEO Gabe Dalporto told Modern Retail.
Despite some initial fears that fans wouldn't show up over hefty ticket prices, World Cup tourism helped lift sales in host cities. The tournament helped boost business for restaurants, retailers and even cannabis dispensaries.
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.
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.
AI-powered glasses are beginning to make an impact on one of the largest vision retailers in the country.
Measuring how often your company gets recommended by AI engines — and, subsequently, how often those recommendations lead to website visits and sales — is starting to become a bigger topic of discussion for brand executives.
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 […]
Brands like P.F. Candle Co. and Sorbara’s are lending their physical spaces to other brands for guest pop-ups. The strategy helps lift foot traffic and offset real estate costs.
On Thursday, Sam’s Club hosted its first-ever Sam’s Wellness Club, an exclusive event bringing together creators, media and merchants at a loft event space overlooking Midtown Manhattan. Here’s why the club retailer is so keen on promoting its health and wellness offerings right now.
Advertisers are embracing AI for social media and retail media marketing. However, they are slower to adopt AI for influencer and CTV marketing. This is according to a Modern Retail+ Research survey of more than 100 marketing professionals in first-quarter 2026.
Amid a challenging macroeconomic year, Amazon has proven to be a powerful sales engine for many digitally native startups. Modern Retail spoke with three startups — Suri, P.F. Candle Co, and Pretty Tasty Tea – about what they believe is driving their surge in Amazon sales this year.
