2026’s Australian Open blends world‑class tennis with entertainment, retail, food and fan experiences that make it as much a cultural phenomenon as a major sporting event — drawing global visitors and spotlighting Melbourne’s lively summer scene.
Target has appointed former Nike and HanesBrands executives to its board of directors as part of a governance refresh ahead of a major CEO transition in 2026.
The U.S. economy grew at a 4.4% annualized rate in Q3 2025, the fastest expansion in two years, driven by strong consumer spending, exports and business investment.
Nike is revamping its regional leadership team, with Carl Grebert retiring and Angela Dong departing, as part of CEO Elliott Hill’s broader turnaround strategy to boost global performance.
Meijer teams up with WellSync to offer affordable $29.99 telehealth visits for common health needs via its website and pharmacy app.
Michaels is aggressively targeting the market share left by Party City and Joann bankruptcies, expanding party and fabric offerings across its store network under CEO David Boone’s strategy.
Eagle Eye's new AI-driven Personalized Promotions solution enables retailers to deliver one-to-one tailored offers in real time, enhancing promotional ROI and customer engagement at a scalable level.
In omnichannel retail, packaging has become a full-fledged media channel—bridging shelf, screen, and social with storytelling, speed, and shopper impact.
Packaging is a channel. Matt Woolley of Designsteins shares how smart packaging, storytelling, and fast execution drive shelf and screen success, from PDP assets and micro video to sustainability tradeoffs and speed to market.
Manhattan Associates has unveiled new AI-powered tools in its Manhattan Active Omni platform to enhance retailer performance with smarter sales insights, personalized customer service, and optimized fulfillment strategies.
Find out which retail stores, grocery chains and service businesses remain open or closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 as the federal holiday is observed.
Luxury retail can feel personal again. This episode explores high touch service, AI clienteling, RFID, and predictive analytics, showing how technology can restore confidence, intimacy, and expert service without losing the human touch.
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 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 is expanding globally with 40 new stores in 2026, positioning the athleisure brand for major revenue and footprint growth beyond the U.S.
American Dream in East Rutherford launches a vibrant Year of the Fire Horse celebration in 2026 with talent competitions, K‑Pop dance battles, runway shows, concerts, and a Lunar New Year gala.