Michaels Expands with New Knit, Sew and Party Shops
Michaels launches shop-in-shops for sewing, knitting, and party supplies following Joann IP acquisition, enhancing its position in crafts and celebrations.
Top Beauty Trends from Newtopia Now 2025
Newtopia Now 2025 reveals the top beauty trends centered on sustainability, wellness, and the next generation of skincare consumers.
Turning Purpose into Loyalty: How Impact Storytelling Wins Customers
Impact storytelling turns brand values into lasting relationships, panelists told audiences at Retail Innovation Week.
Albertsons Matches CPG Media Spend with Enterprise Media
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.
Lead with Purpose: B Lab Panel Champions Storytelling for Brand Trust
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.
Why Fandom Is the Next Major Media Channel: Gaming, Sports, and Retail Collide
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.
The Rise of Kidults Is Rewriting Toy Retail
“Kidults” are fueling a toy market resurgence, with nostalgia, pop culture, and community‑driven purchases redefining merchandising and growth strategies for retailers in 2025.
Grit, Gut Health & Growth: The Women Behind Unbothered Foods and Lifeway
Morgan Murdock and Julie Smolyansky share what happens when grit meets purpose.
Creator Content Is the Infrastructure: The New Growth Engine for Retail Media
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.
Remote Work Tech Demand Grows as U.S. Hybrid Models Expand
Active noise-cancelling headphones, wireless devices, and home-office setups are fueling retail demand as U.S. professionals settle into hybrid work routines.
Store Closures Surge in U.S. Malls as Value Chains Expand
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.
U.S. Consumer Sentiment Rebounds as Inflation Eases, Retail Shifts
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 Launches Retail Media Network With Epsilon
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.
US Consumer Optimism Rises in June Amid Easing Tariff Concerns
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 and Whole Foods: A Culture Clash in the Grocery Aisle
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.
Tune Out the Chaos: How ANC and Wireless Headphones Revolutionize Remote Work
Active noise-cancelling and wireless headphones are becoming essential tools for remote workers, boosting focus, improving virtual meetings, and supporting healthier, more flexible work-from-home routines.