Hammacher Schlemmer Begins Liquidation After 175 Years
Hammacher Schlemmer launches going-out-of-business sales with deep discounts, but hints at a future relaunch of the historic retail brand.
At Home Secures Court Approval for $2B Debt Restructuring
At Home wins U.S. Bankruptcy Court approval for a $2B debt restructuring and sale to lenders, gaining $500M in financing to support operations.
How Small Clothing Stores Can Survive 2025 Retail Disruption
As the retail climate shifts under rising costs, tech disruption, and evolving consumer behavior, small fashion retailers must adopt agility, data-first thinking, and community-centric strategies to stay competitive.
How Walmart and P&G’s “One Company Model” Changed Retail
Walmart and P&G’s “One Company Model” broke down silos, built trust, and set the blueprint for modern supplier-retailer partnerships.
Walmart Revamps Checkout Layout to Add More Staffed Lanes
Walmart is reducing self-checkout stations in Michigan and adding more staffed lanes to improve customer experience.
Walmart Bets on Live Commerce to Transform Collecting
Walmart’s Collector’s Night brings live commerce to the collectibles market, blending entertainment, exclusivity, and frictionless shopping into a new kind of retail experience.
Lina Castaneda on Leading With Purpose in Supply Chain
Tai Software’s Lina Castaneda shares how embracing difference, agility, and continuous learning helped her rise in supply chain leadership.
Spirit Christmas Expands With 30 Stores, Immersive Experience, and Santa Visits
Spirit Halloween returns with its holiday concept - Spirit Christmas - expanding to 30 stores in 2025 and debuting new immersive features like Peppermint Village and Santa photo sessions.
Innovation Happens in Bentonville: Embark Retail Innovation Summit
Northwest Arkansas shines as a hub of retail innovation at the Embark Retail Innovation Summit, where CPG leaders, startups, and academics connected in Bentonville to explore authentic growth, collaboration, and the future of commerce.
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.