DTC Brands Reaffirm Value of Brick‑and‑Mortar in 2026 Retail
Direct‑to‑consumer brands like Beyond Yoga, Mejuri and Coterie say physical stores still drive growth, new customer acquisition, and stronger brand experiences this year.
Pop Mart to Open 20+ U.S. Stores in 2026 via Simon Deal
Pop Mart plans to open over 20 U.S. stores in 2026 through a new retail partnership with Simon Property Group, expanding its collectible toy empire stateside.
Fabletics Targets Global Growth with 40-Store Expansion in 2026
Fabletics is expanding globally with 40 new stores in 2026, positioning the athleisure brand for major revenue and footprint growth beyond the U.S.
Dos Equis Revives ‘Most Interesting Man in the World’ in Nostalgia‑Driven Ad Push
Dos Equis is reviving its iconic Most Interesting Man in the World ad campaign with Jonathan Goldsmith reprising the role in a new spot debuting during the College Football Championship on ESPN.
Omnichannel Retail Solutions Market: Trends, Leaders & Outlook for 2026
Omnichannel retail solutions continue shaping retail’s future with over $1.25B raised by 288 companies globally.
Seed Group and RetailNext Drive Data Intelligence in UAE Retail
Seed Group’s new partnership with RetailNext aims to empower UAE retailers with advanced data analytics, enhancing decision-making in a highly competitive and fast-evolving market.
AI and PLM: Centric Software’s Formula for Retail Agility
Centric Software integrates AI and PLM to help retailers accelerate product development, optimize assortments, and drive omnichannel profitability.
Coca‑Cola, McDonald’s, Tito’s Top 2026 Food & Beverage Loyalty Rankings
The 2026 Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Engagement Index reveals Coca‑Cola, McDonald’s, Tito’s, Michelob Ultra, and Cheetos as top loyalty leaders, showing how consumer expectations are reshaping brand attachment in food and beverage.
Wayfair and Google Team Up to Power AI Commerce with UCP
Wayfair partners with Google to co‑develop the Universal Commerce Protocol, enabling seamless AI‑powered shopping and checkout experiences across platforms.
Amazon’s Alexa+ Will Supercharge Your Smart Assistant
Amazon’s Alexa+ upgrade uses generative AI and memory to make Alexa more personalized, proactive, and conversational, putting it in stronger competition with advanced AI assistants like ChatGPT.
What the Universal Commerce Protocol Means for Small Businesses
Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP) is an open standard that simplifies AI‑driven commerce, giving small businesses easier integration, broader visibility, and better customer experiences across digital channels.
Driving Business Impact with Creative and AI: Key Takeaways from Walmart Connect and AdFury.ai
In a new Walmart Connect webinar, leaders from AdFury.ai and Walmart share how AI and creative best practices drive performance across retail media campaigns.
AI Assistants Are the New Checkout Lane in 2026
Zero‑click buying, powered by agentic AI, is set to redefine e‑commerce in 2026 as consumers increasingly complete purchases through AI assistants without traditional clicks.
Creativity, Nostalgia & Self‑Care Led E‑Commerce Trends in 2025 Holiday Season
Shopify’s 2025 holiday data shows DIY kits, nostalgic toys like yo‑yos, and self‑care gifts led e‑commerce trends as shoppers sought creative, personalized holiday presents.
Retail Brands Turn to Influencers to Cut Through Digital Overload
Retail brands are leaning on influencer and community‑centered marketing to break through consumer digital overload and build authentic engagement.
Retail’s Secret Weapon: Accelerators
Why retail accelerators are reshaping how brands scale. Learn how execution, compliance, logistics, and digital merchandising now matter more than invention, and why retailers use accelerators to build reliable partners and spot trends early.