The Rise of Private Label: Transforming Modern Retail Data
Industry experts discuss how high-velocity data, quality improvements, and omnichannel integration are driving the meteoric rise of private label brands in the modern retail landscape.
Target Lands Exclusive Pokémon 30th Anniversary Collection and Celebrity Partnership
Target secures status as the exclusive U.S. mass retailer for Pokémon’s 30th anniversary, debuting a 100-item collection and a high-profile campaign featuring global superstar Joe Jonas.
7-Eleven to Close Over 600 Stores Amid Shifting Consumer Demand
7-Eleven announces the closure of 600-plus North American locations as the convenience retail giant adjusts its corporate strategy to address evolving omnichannel shopper behaviors and inflationary pressures.
Walmart Unveils Major Design Overhaul for Great Value Private Label
Walmart launches a comprehensive visual rebranding of its Great Value line, modernizing the packaging of thousands of products to enhance shelf appeal and digital visibility for omnichannel shoppers.
Google and Walmart Drive AI-Powered Omnichannel Retail Evolution
Discover how the strategic partnership between Google and Walmart leverages generative AI to revolutionize the omnichannel shopper journey and redefine global retail supply chain efficiency.
McDonald’s Expands Menu with Energy Drinks and Crafted Sodas
McDonald's is launching a nationwide beverage expansion featuring Red Bull infusions and "dirty sodas" to capture a larger share of the $100 billion global drink market.
Building Sam's Club From Zero to $93 Billion
Examine the operational excellence, leadership traits, and "do it, try it, fix it" philosophy that transformed Sam's Club into a multi-billion dollar retail giant.
2026 Tax Refunds Surge: A Strategic Boost for Retail Sales
Federal tax refunds are projected to rise by 20% in 2026, injecting billions into the retail economy and shifting consumer focus toward discretionary goods and debt reduction.
Bark Rejects Take-Private Offers to Pursue Standalone Strategy
Bark declined two acquisition proposals, opting to remain public while navigating a 22% revenue decline and focusing on its long-term omnichannel growth strategy.
Split Spending: How Survival and Splurge Define the 2026 Consumer
A new PYMNTS Intelligence report reveals a "consumer wallet reset" as shoppers bifurcate spending between disciplined essentials at Walmart and aspirational discretionary splurges on Amazon.
Retail Strategy Shifts as Consumers Face Savings Shortfalls
New data reveals a widening gap between debt management and savings, forcing omnichannel retailers to rethink value-driven merchandising strategies.
Gen Z Prioritizes Premium Wellness and Beauty Spending in 2026
A new 2026 retail survey reveals that Gen Z consumers are reallocating budgets to prioritize premium health, wellness, and beauty products over traditional discretionary categories.
How Bifurcated Spending Habits Reshape the Retail Landscape
Modern consumers split spending between Walmart for essentials and Amazon for discretionary goods, forcing a strategic shift in global omnichannel retail dynamics.
Acquirers Signal Readiness for AI-Driven Agentic Commerce
New data reveals acquirers are prepared for agentic commerce, though merchant legacy systems and security concerns remain primary hurdles for adoption.
Merchants Prioritize Low Friction in Modern Fraud Prevention
New data shows 85% of merchants prioritize reducing checkout friction as they adopt automated fraud orchestration tools to protect digital commerce revenue.
Sally Beauty Launches Digital Storefront on TikTok Shop Platform
Sally Beauty Holdings is expanding its omnichannel reach by launching a dedicated TikTok Shop, enabling seamless social commerce for its professional-grade hair color and beauty products.