Holiday 2025: AI Tools Boost Sales, Tariffs Impact Prices
Generative AI fueled smarter shopping while tariffs drove price caution in a 2025 holiday retail season marked by innovation, inflation, and early buying trends.
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Holiday 2025: How AI, Tariffs & Consumer Behavior Defined Retail
From AI‑driven discovery to tariff‑induced price sensitivity, the 2025 holiday retail season revealed how technology and economic headwinds reshaped consumer behavior and retail strategies.
e.l.f. Beauty’s Roblox Game Targets Gen Z Shoppers
e.l.f. Beauty’s Glow Up! on Roblox fuses virtual makeup, self-expression, and retail innovation to reach digital-first Gen Z audiences.
e.l.f. Beauty Launches 'Glow Up!' Makeup Game on Roblox
e.l.f. Beauty debuts Glow Up! on Roblox, an immersive virtual makeup experience targeting Gen Z with creativity, self-expression, and commerce.
Metaverse in 2026: Elevating Customer Engagement Through Immersive Innovation
The metaverse revolutionizes customer engagement by blending immersive experiences with real-world interactions. As AR and VR adoption soar, businesses must adapt strategies to harness new digital opportunities.
Walmart’s Grocery Strength Hinges on Value Proposition and Omnichannel Growth
Walmart’s grocery resilience in 2026 stems from its value pricing and strong omnichannel presence, keeping the segment central to overall retail momentum.
Beauty Industry in 2026: Efficacy, Ecommerce, and Evolving Consumer Habits
In 2026, beauty retail is defined by ecommerce acceleration, income-driven spending patterns, and rising demand for effective, results-driven products.
5 Retail CEO Changes We’re Watching in 2026
Retail Brew’s 2026 preview highlights major CEO transitions at Walmart, Target, and more, as the industry adapts to technology disruption and evolving shopper behavior.
2025 Was the Year of Protein
Retail Brew reports that protein became a dominant driver in 2025 retail trends, with widespread consumer demand reshaping product innovation and in‑store merchandising.
Investors Bullish as Maduro Appears in U.S. Court
Markets reacted positively after Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro pled not guilty in U.S. court, with energy and defense stocks rallying on hopes of future economic opportunities.
NYC Congestion Pricing: One Year Later, Data Shows It’s Working
One year after launch, New York City’s congestion pricing program has reduced traffic, boosted transit ridership, and generated substantial revenue, even as air quality impacts remain mixed.
Walmart, Meta & Omnicom Forge Data‑Driven Influencer Matching Strategy
Walmart, Meta, and Omnicom are launching a data‑linked influencer matching initiative that uses purchase behavior and creator analytics to drive measurable retail media sales.
CES 2026 Opens in Las Vegas Amid $565B Tech Spending Forecast
CES 2026 launches in Las Vegas as the CTA forecasts U.S. consumer tech spending will reach $565 billion, driven by AI, sustainability, and omnichannel retail innovations.
Retail Experts: Curation, Retail Media, and Sustainability to Shape 2026
In 2026, sustainability, curated experiences, and hybrid retail media strategies will be essential for retailers navigating evolving shopper expectations.
High-End GPU Prices May Soar to $5,000, Reports Warn
Prices for high-end GPUs from AMD and Nvidia may soon jump from $2,000 to $5,000, raising concerns across the PC gaming and creator communities.
Retail Returns to Surge After Holiday Season in Early 2026
Retailers are preparing for a post‑holiday spike in returns through January 2026, as return volumes increase and influence reverse logistics and customer experience strategies.