AI and PLM: Centric Software’s Formula for Retail Agility
Centric Software integrates AI and PLM to help retailers accelerate product development, optimize assortments, and drive omnichannel profitability.
Sam’s Club Hits Clean Label Milestone for Member’s Mark
Sam’s Club has fully reformulated its Member’s Mark food and beverage products to exclude over 40 artificial ingredients, achieving its “Made Without Commitment” clean-label milestone.
Coca‑Cola, McDonald’s, Tito’s Top 2026 Food & Beverage Loyalty Rankings
The 2026 Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Engagement Index reveals Coca‑Cola, McDonald’s, Tito’s, Michelob Ultra, and Cheetos as top loyalty leaders, showing how consumer expectations are reshaping brand attachment in food and beverage.
Creativity, Nostalgia & Self‑Care Led E‑Commerce Trends in 2025 Holiday Season
Shopify’s 2025 holiday data shows DIY kits, nostalgic toys like yo‑yos, and self‑care gifts led e‑commerce trends as shoppers sought creative, personalized holiday presents.
Aldi to Open 180+ New Stores Across 31 States in 2026
Aldi will open over 180 stores in 2026 across 31 states, targeting 3,200 total U.S. locations by 2028.
Retail’s Secret Weapon: Accelerators
Why retail accelerators are reshaping how brands scale. Learn how execution, compliance, logistics, and digital merchandising now matter more than invention, and why retailers use accelerators to build reliable partners and spot trends early.
When Viral Buzz Meets Brick & Mortar: Why Social Hot Products Don’t Always Sell in Stores
Social media platforms drive product discovery and trends, but operational realities and in‑store dynamics often prevent viral products from becoming consistent retail bestsellers.
4 Immediate Priorities for Digital Shelf Excellence in 2026
Retailers and brands must prioritize digital shelf audits, AI tools, and PDP optimization to win in today’s omnichannel marketplace.
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.
Nike Considers Selling Converse as Sales Slip
Nike could be evaluating a sale of Converse after notable revenue declines and a sharp drop in demand creation signal deeper challenges for the iconic sneaker brand.
Selena Gomez Brings Rare Beauty to Ulta Stores and Online
Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty expands into Ulta Beauty stores and online in February 2026 with exclusive product kits and a new charitable campaign.
The Creator is the New Digital Shelf: Rethinking Retail Influence
Creator-led video content is now a critical driver of ecommerce sales, transforming how brands plan, fund, and measure retail growth.
Amazon Marketplace 2026: From Side Hustle to Scalable Retail Engine
Amazon in 2026 rewards operational excellence, not stunts—top sellers are building scalable retail ecosystems, not chasing hot products.
Ep. 7 - How Creator Commerce Works
Creators now power the digital shelf. PartnrUp CEO Jessica Thorpe explains how UGC, automation, and affiliate links drive measurable lift on Amazon and Walmart, boosting PDP conversion and connecting social reach to real sales.
Stores Aren’t Dead. They’re Evolving
Digital shapes the shopping journey but stores still win the moment of purchase. This episode uses fresh data to explain why blended retail works, from social discovery and mobile research to BOPIS, curbside, and in store experiences that drive trust and conversion.