Two-year-old brand Nocturnal Skincare created its recent spring campaign on a $100 budget. Thanks to the DIY approach, the brand was able to save on creatives to invest in other areas of the business.
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.
Last week, retail giants including Home Depot, Walmart, Target, TJX and Urban Outfitters, Inc. reported their quarterly earnings. And there were a surprising number of bright spots considering the inflationary pressure both retailers and consumers have faced over the past year.
First quarter earnings results reveal some strong growth in the retail sector along with concerns from macroeconomic conditions like high fuel prices and budget-conscious shoppers.
Higher fuel prices due to the war with Iran are putting pressure on Walmart's customers and supply chain, and could lead to higher prices on the shelf.
Shein’s purported acquisition of Everlane isn’t its first attempt to boost its brand credibility. In recent years, it struck a partnership with Forever 21, acquired the U.K. brand Missguided and launched a third-party marketplace. But it's still unclear how all of these efforts will live together.
Recent earnings reports and third-party data sets show increased adoption of BNPL services, especially among middle-income households.
Target has a long history of collaborating with major brands or celebrities. But a few standout collabs helped increase foot traffic in Q1.
While still in early stages, Target's efforts to revitalize the business appear to be paying off. The retailer reported its first quarter of net sales growth after at least six quarters of year-over-year declines.
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.
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%.
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.
As consumers’ shopping habits evolve, retail is shifting from traditional search-and-scroll e-commerce to a new model that revolves around discovery. Sitting at the center of that transformation is TikTok Shop, which represents a new retail model centered on community, trust and entertainment-driven discovery. Shopping happens natively and naturally, as TikTok Shop guides users from inspiration […]
Harry’s, best known for its razors, is turning to limited-edition body washes to resonate with a younger consumer.
FlutterHabit turned its private Facebook group into a testing ground for products, marketing and customer feedback.
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.
New fuel surcharges are forcing brands to get creative by comparing more carriers for shipments.
