U.S. Economy Grows 4.4% in Q3, Fastest Pace in Two Years
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 Shakes Up Regional Leadership as Turnaround Effort Continues
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 Expands Healthcare Services With WellSync Telehealth Partnership
Meijer teams up with WellSync to offer affordable $29.99 telehealth visits for common health needs via its website and pharmacy app.
Michaels CEO Says Capitalizing on Party City and Joann Bankruptcies Was Priority No. 1
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 Launches Scalable AI for Personalized Promotions
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.
Omnichannel Packaging: Retail’s New Front Door
In omnichannel retail, packaging has become a full-fledged media channel—bridging shelf, screen, and social with storytelling, speed, and shopper impact.
Ep. 8 - Omnichannel Packaging Power
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 Advances Retail with Embedded Agentic AI
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.
What Retail Stores Are Open or Closed on MLK Day 2026
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 Lost Its Touch, Can Tech Bring It Back
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.
DTC Brands Reaffirm Value of Brick‑and‑Mortar in 2026 Retail
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 to Open 20+ U.S. Stores in 2026 via Simon Deal
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 Targets Global Growth with 40-Store Expansion in 2026
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 Mega‑Mall Kicks Off Year of the Fire Horse Celebrations
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.
AI and Receipts Reveal What Americans Really Bought in 2025
Fetch’s 2025 consumer spending report reveals real receipts show Americans embraced protein foods, dining out, decluttering, comfort products, and energy nutrition while meatless alternatives declined.
Seed Group and RetailNext Drive Data Intelligence in UAE Retail
Seed Group’s new partnership with RetailNext aims to empower UAE retailers with advanced data analytics, enhancing decision-making in a highly competitive and fast-evolving market.