Northwest Arkansas shines as a hub of retail innovation at the Embark Retail Innovation Summit, where CPG leaders, startups, and academics connected in Bentonville to explore authentic growth, collaboration, and the future of commerce.
Michaels launches shop-in-shops for sewing, knitting, and party supplies following Joann IP acquisition, enhancing its position in crafts and celebrations.
Newtopia Now 2025 reveals the top beauty trends centered on sustainability, wellness, and the next generation of skincare consumers.
Impact storytelling turns brand values into lasting relationships, panelists told audiences at Retail Innovation Week.
Albertsons Media Collective is offering limited‑time curated packages that match CPG media investments with their own enterprise media, giving brands amplified reach across digital, in‑store, and influencer channels.
At Retail Innovation Week, B Lab and brand leaders made the case for storytelling as a core strategy - not a side note - in building customer trust.
Fandom is evolving into a powerful media channel. Discover how gaming, sports, and retail brands are leveraging fan passion to drive measurable growth and retail sales.
“Kidults” are fueling a toy market resurgence, with nostalgia, pop culture, and community‑driven purchases redefining merchandising and growth strategies for retailers in 2025.
Morgan Murdock and Julie Smolyansky share what happens when grit meets purpose.
At Embark Retail Innovation Summit, New Engen and Primo Water showed how creator content has become the infrastructure driving growth across retail media and digital channels.
Active noise-cancelling headphones, wireless devices, and home-office setups are fueling retail demand as U.S. professionals settle into hybrid work routines.
As U.S. malls struggle with closures, value and discount retailers continue to expand, reshaping regional retail landscapes and leaving some communities more vulnerable than others.
Rising consumer sentiment and easing inflation are shaping U.S. retail strategies, with retailers balancing promotions, pricing, and inventory to meet evolving shopper confidence.
DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse has entered retail media with its new self-service platform, Front Row Connection, powered by Epsilon to deliver AI-driven identity resolution and omnichannel attribution for brand partners.
U.S. consumer sentiment rebounded in June to its highest level since late 2024, fueled by easing inflation pressures and tariff relief, though long-term economic concerns remain.
Amazon is integrating Whole Foods’ merchandising and marketing teams into its grocery operations, a move aimed at boosting performance but one that risks diluting the community-driven values that made Whole Foods unique.