DoorDash’s announced Instacart deal shows that delivery platforms are shifting further into retail tech, ads and data-driven shopping.
Tariff refunds are great news for the corporate balance sheets of big-box retailers, and less so for consumers tightly squeezing their wallets.
Tariff refunds continue to bolster the balance sheets of big retailers while consumers remain constrained by higher fuel prices and other macroeconomic factors.
Baked by Melissa, known for its bite-sized cupcakes, is launching at-home baking kits for the first time in Target. Here's why the brand felt it was ready for a significant new category launch.
The race to be the go-to platform for shoppers when they want products delivered quickly is about to get a lot more cutthroat after DoorDash announced its intent to acquire Instacart last week. Here's what it means for the quick commerce space, and other formidable players like Uber and Amazon.
An iHerb survey recently found that more than half of online supplement shoppers fear counterfeits, pushing retailers and brands to explore how they can improve trust within the fast-growing supplement space.
Modern Retail's recent holiday survey found that brands and retailers plan to adjust the marketing tactics they’ll use during the 2026 holiday season in comparison to those they used in 2025. Here are some of the most notable changes.
This week's Modern Retail Podcast explores how categories like food, beauty and home gadgets are reshaping the definition of wellness.
Customers who use Alexa for Shopping are spending 50% more than those who don’t, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said during the earnings call on Thursday.
Cotopaxi is releasing new products every other day, from Nov. 1-11, through a campaign it's calling "Cotodays." It's part of the brand's plan to build awareness ahead of the crowded Black Friday/Cyber Monday period.
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.
NBCU is developing shoppable television across its own platforms, like Peacock, as well as third-party platforms, like LG TVs. Now, viewers can buy products from about 12 of their favorite shows, including “Top Chef” and “Below Deck.”
As DoorDash adds partners like Costco, the company is also expanding shopping features like Text DoorDash and Dasher Returns in an effort to become a one-stop marketplace.
Tony D’Onofrio, president, Sensormatic Solutions The holiday season is a time to unplug. Schedules become more flexible, families come together and many workplaces shift into a lower gear — except for those working in retail. Then, the holiday experience is something altogether different. Far from a signal that relief from the grind is near, it’s […]
Companies from Kraft Natural Cheese to Cava are rolling out food-themed bag charms to stay top of mind with young consumers.
Within the past week, nearly all the major brick-and-mortar retailers — Target, Walmart, Kohl’s, Best Buy and Macy’s, to name a few— have put out press releases trumpeting their holiday offers. We summarized the key points to watch from them.
Brands like Celsius and Vuori are using the NYC Marathon to host pop-ups, shakeout runs and recovery events to tap into the booming running culture.
Mahjong is having a moment in the U.S. as a new generation discovers the pastime — and brands are cashing in.
Intake Breathing raises $62 million to expand its nasal strips into retail and continue to position better breathing as an important part of everyday wellness routines.
Marketers are under immense pressure to deliver more relevant, personalized customer experiences on-demand. AI has now widened the realm of what’s possible across the customer journey — from answering consumers’ questions to proactively addressing concerns before they derail a purchase. Join Mia D’Antonio, account director at ElevenLabs, Gillian O’Brien, retail product marketing lead at ElevenLabs, […]
Vera Bradley is seeing its first growth in years after zeroing in on small silhouettes, bag charms, and social and digital channels.
