Mass Retailers Match Supermarkets in Grocery Penetration for First Time
A landmark Dunnhumby report reveals Walmart and dollar stores have reached parity with traditional supermarkets as consumer financial insecurity grows.
Trader Joe’s Claims Top Spot in National Shopper Satisfaction Rankings
Trader Joe’s overtakes Publix in the 2026 ACSI report as customer satisfaction trends shift toward value and quality.
Survey: Shoppers Hide Purchases Amid Budget Pressure
New Omnisend data shows 44% of U.S. consumers hid online purchases, highlighting rising price sensitivity, cart abandonment strategies, and shifting omnichannel retail behavior.
Topo Chico Mineral Water Shortage Hits U.S.
Coca-Cola temporarily halts Topo Chico mineral water production to invest in source stability, creating short-term supply shortages across U.S. retail channels.
Retail’s Unexpected Comebacks in the Omnichannel Era
Legacy retail brands are finding renewed growth through direct-to-consumer strategies, social commerce and AI-driven merchandising in today’s omnichannel marketplace.
Credit Card Surcharges Test Checkout Loyalty
Rising merchant credit card fees at checkout are straining consumer loyalty, with many shoppers altering spending behavior or switching merchants over surcharges.
Sesame Street Learn & Play Reopens at American Dream, Boosting Experiential Retail
The reopening of Sesame Street Learn & Play at American Dream showcases how experiential retail and themed entertainment draw families and drive visitation for mixed-use destinations.
Etsy Sells Depop to eBay for $1.2 Billion, Shares Rise
Etsy’s planned sale of trendy resale marketplace Depop to eBay for $1.2 billion underscores a strategic shift back to its core business, prompting significant stock gains and signaling renewed focus on its flagship handmade marketplace.
Ace Hardware Notches Record Q4, Full-Year Revenue Amid Profit Pressures
Ace Hardware closed its fiscal 2025 year with record fourth-quarter and full-year revenues — driven by strong retail and digital growth — even as net income declined, highlighting strategic tradeoffs between growth investment and profitability.
Nestlé’s Strategic Retreat From Ice Cream Signals Bold Marketing & Portfolio Shift
Nestlé’s announced exit from the ice cream business — with plans to sell its remaining operations to joint-venture partner Froneri — underscores a strategic marketing and brand focus on growth categories like coffee, nutrition, pet care, and snacks and beverages.
Monster Energy’s Early Drink Launches Boost Strategic Marketing Momentum
Monster Energy’s early 2026 release of three new beverages demonstrates innovative marketing tactics that deepen brand engagement and strengthen retail partnerships in a competitive energy drink landscape.
Pinterest Cites Tariff-Driven Ad Pullbacks After Mixed Q4 Earnings
Pinterest reported fourth-quarter revenue growth but a sharp profit decline, linking weaker advertising demand from major retailers to tariff pressures and signaling strategic changes ahead.
Judge Dismisses Lawsuit, Buffalo Wild Wings Keeps “Boneless Wings” Name
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit challenging Buffalo Wild Wings’ use of the term “boneless wings,” ruling that the name isn’t misleading and allowing the restaurant chain to continue using it on menus.
Canada Goose Executive Changes Strengthen Global Growth Strategy
Canada Goose announces key executive management changes to boost growth in Asia Pacific and enhance global retail leadership, underscoring its strategic focus on expansion and operational excellence.
LEGO Eyes Major India Expansion
The LEGO Group plans to grow its retail footprint across India, aiming to deepen engagement with families, collectors, and emerging toy consumers nationwide.
EU Launches Formal Investigation Into Shein Over Illegal Products, “Addictive Design” Under Digital Services Act
The European Commission has opened a formal Digital Services Act investigation into Shein, examining illegal product listings and concerns that its platform design may promote addictive consumer behavior and lack transparency.