Agentic Commerce Meets Kidult Culture in 2025 Retail
Agentic commerce and the kidult economy are converging forces transforming retail in 2025, requiring new data strategies, merchandising models, and marketing mindsets.
Ep. 117 - Stop Guessing: Let Traffic Data Lead Retail Strategy
Store traffic is the ultimate gift for retailers, yet most fail to track it effectively. Mark Ryski shares how conversion rates reveal hidden opportunities to boost sales, reduce friction, and transform store performance.
RFID Revolution
RFID has finally arrived in retail, boosting inventory accuracy, powering omnichannel promises, and opening doors to grocery innovation and automated checkout. Discover how this once futuristic tech is transforming shopping today.
Store Closures Surge in U.S. Malls as Value Chains Expand
As U.S. malls struggle with closures, value and discount retailers continue to expand, reshaping regional retail landscapes and leaving some communities more vulnerable than others.
Pinterest Boosts CPG Sales with New 'Where-to-Buy' Links and Purchase Intent Data
Pinterest is rolling out native “where-to-buy” links in image ads, streamlining shopping for consumers while giving brands richer purchase intent data and stronger campaign performance.
Who’s Headlining Groceryshop and Shoptalk Fall? Here’s What You Need to Know
Groceryshop and Shoptalk Fall 2025 will feature over 250 speakers, with retail giants like Amazon, Walmart, and Home Depot joining top grocery and CPG leaders from Whole Foods, Kroger, and Coca-Cola.
Amazon and Whole Foods: A Culture Clash in the Grocery Aisle
Amazon is integrating Whole Foods’ merchandising and marketing teams into its grocery operations, a move aimed at boosting performance but one that risks diluting the community-driven values that made Whole Foods unique.
Walmart’s Marketplace Strategy Blends Speed, AI, and Scale
Walmart is redefining retail through fast delivery, AI tools, and a flexible platform that helps sellers scale across online and physical shelves.
Discount Retailers Surge as Shoppers Seek Value
Consumers are shopping smarter, not necessarily less, reshaping retail success around perceived value and omnichannel execution.
Retail Platform Market Surges with Cloud, AI, and Unified Commerce
The global retail platform market is accelerating as retailers adopt cloud-native architectures, advanced inventory management, and AI-enabled tools to power seamless omnichannel experiences.
Earnings Reveal the Power of Bargain Hunting
Discount retailers soar with strong earnings while beauty brands like Ulta thrive on affluent value. Walmart and big box stores face margin pressure. Explore what these results reveal about consumer behavior and the future of American retail.
Top Grocery Trends Shaping Omnichannel in 2025
From real-time stock visibility to social commerce and AI personalization, grocery retailers are embracing omnichannel innovations that enhance convenience, boost conversions, and reshape shopping habits in 2025.
IKEA and Best Buy Team Up: Home Furnishings Meet Electronics in New Pilot Program
IKEA and Best Buy are testing a first-of-its-kind U.S. partnership, bringing IKEA’s home planning services and furniture into 10 Best Buy stores across Florida and Texas, blending design and technology to streamline home improvement projects.
Walmart Expands Grocery Discount for U.S. Employees
Walmart has widened its grocery discount benefit to cover nearly all food items, aiming to ease financial strain for its 1.6 million U.S. workers.
BOPIS: Why Shoppers Can't Get Enough of Buy Online, Pick Up In-Store
By saving time, cutting costs, and offering sensory engagement, BOPIS has become a preferred shopping method, and retailers are evolving it further with curbside pickup, smart lockers, and AI-driven efficiency.
Store Remodels Ahead: Walmart’s “Store of the Future” Rollout Continues
Walmart is remodeling over 650 stores in 2025 with digital touchpoints, activated experiential zones, and upgraded pharmacies—part of its “Store of the Future” agenda.