Retailers Favor Automation as Holiday Hiring Declines
With holiday hiring at decade lows, retailers turn to automation and lean operations to manage peak season demand efficiently.
Retail Real Estate Shows Growth Despite Store Closures
Though closures remain headline‑driven, the underlying market momentum shows investors placing bets on the next‑gen store formats and fulfilment nodes rather than traditional big‑box expansion.
Retailers Cut Holiday Hiring Despite $1T Sales Forecast
U.S. retailers expect record holiday sales in 2025 but are hiring fewer seasonal workers, signaling a shift toward automation and leaner operations.
Retail Layoffs Highlight Growing Divide Between Growth and Employment
Despite strong consumer demand, retailers lead in job cuts as companies prioritize automation and tech-driven operations over headcount growth.
Retail Logistics Shift Demands Faster, Smarter Vendor Ecosystems
Retailers are reshaping vendor relationships and logistics expectations, favoring agility, integration, and performance-driven partnerships.
Burberry Returns to Growth with China and Heritage Focus
Burberry posts its first quarter of growth in two years, crediting British heritage revival and strong sales in China.
Columbia Sportswear Appoints Co‑Presidents in Succession Plan
Columbia Sportswear appoints two co-presidents to support its succession strategy and drive global brand and DTC growth.
Target Cuts 1,800 Corporate Roles, Deploys AI for Shoppers
Target is eliminating 1,000 jobs and closing 800 open roles while rolling out AI tools to enhance gift discovery for holiday shoppers.
Starbucks Baristas Strike on Red Cup Day Over Contracts
More than 1,000 unionized baristas at Starbucks Corporation across over 40 U.S. cities have initiated an indefinite strike during Red Cup Day, pressing for a collective bargaining agreement that addresses pay, staffing and benefits.
Walmart Names John Furner as President & CEO
Walmart Inc.’s board has elected John Furner as President and Chief Executive Officer effective February 1, 2026, marking a key transition in the retailer’s omnichannel leadership.
Etsy Holiday Campaign Focuses on Personalized, Purposeful Gifting
Etsy’s 2025 holiday ads celebrate small moments and real-world characters, promoting personalized gifts amid a leadership transition.
Essential Omnichannel Marketing Statistics for 2025
Discover crucial omnichannel marketing statistics for 2025 that highlight the importance of personalized engagement and cross-channel communication in today’s marketplace.
U.S. Stocks See Divergent Moves Amid Shutdown End Hopes & AI Concerns
A rally in the Dow Jones Industrial Average contrasts with weakness in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite as investors balance optimism over the U.S. government shutdown ending with renewed worries about high‑flying AI valuations.
B2B Marketers Shift to Growth in 2026: Strategies & Priorities
B2B marketing leaders are embracing growth in 2026—boosting budgets for programs, talent and technology while focusing on search visibility and hybrid execution models to thrive in an omnichannel world.
GenAI Is Redefining SEO: The Rise of AI Overviews in Search
Generative AI is redirecting the SEO equation: as “AI Overviews” become common in search results, omnichannel brands must invest in structured data, narrative control and multi‑touchpoint presence—not just clicks.
Meta Earned Billions From Scam Ads Despite Oversight Failures
Internal documents reviewed by Reuters show Meta may have earned up to 10 % of its revenue in 2024 from scam and banned ads, revealing major brand‑safety risks in its advertising ecosystem.