Personalized Disruption: Grocery’s Secret to Breaking Old Habits
There’s no shortage of talk about technology that’s going to redefine, dominate, or transform retail this year. Much of this language boils down to marketing […]
Google’s Privacy U-Turn: What it Means for Marketers
Google has made headlines once again by announcing a significant shift to its approach to digital privacy. Rather than eliminating online cookies or offering users […]
It’s Time to Confront the Exploitation Behind Ultra-Fast Fashion
After May 2, ultra-fast fashion will be slightly more expensive. The human cost, however, remains astronomical. For years, ultra-cheap, ultra-fast fashion has rewired where and […]
How Pop Mart is Turning Toys into the Next Drop Culture Phenomenon
If the Beanie Babies proved anything, it’s that grown-ups like toys too. And while it’s been 30 years since that particular line of toys caused […]
Uncertainty is the Only Certainty: What Businesses Can (and Should) do During the Tariff Pause
When President Trump first announced his “reciprocal tariffs,” the National Retail Federation specifically called out the outsized burden they would have on smaller businesses. “The […]
How to Tap into your ‘Movable Middle’ Shoppers Before your Competitors Do
As consumer shopping behaviors become more fragmented in 2025, the path to purchase is no longer linear and brands must adapt to stay ahead. Consumers […]
Good for the Planet, Good for Your Wallet Wins in Digital Retail
In the past year, one winning pattern with the Similarweb Digital 100 fastest-growing digital businesses was sustainability. Appealing to consumer interest in environmental responsibility and […]
Why Gap Turned to Robots for an Unpopular Fulfillment Task — Unloading Boxes
Among the many tough jobs in a distribution center, unloading boxes from a trailer is one of the toughest. “There’s a higher risk of injury […]
The New In-Store Playbook for Brands
For years, headlines have sounded the death knell of physical retail. But Sephora’s renewed investment in brick-and-mortar redesign tells an entirely different story. The renaissance […]
How Printemps’ New NYC Store Supports ‘Democratic Luxury’ with Subtle Technology
Printemps is one of the oldest department stores in the world, yet most Americans have never heard the name, much less know how to pronounce […]