Despite rising demand, the frozen food category continues to be held back by shopper perceptions around taste, quality and freshness — a challenge that retail and omnichannel strategies must address.
Major U.S. retailers are scaling down seasonal hiring, pointing to muted demand and tighter labor market ahead of the holidays.
The school stationery supplies market is set to grow by $10.8B from 2024–2028, fueled by rising education needs and demand for sustainable, tech-integrated products.
Explore the top smart merchandising trends reshaping retail in 2025—from AI personalization to seamless omnichannel integration.
In a tech-obsessed retail world, the merchant’s intuition still drives differentiation and customer connection.
As retail tech accelerates, merchants must protect their role as curators—balancing data with human taste to drive differentiation and long-term trust.
U.S. retailers expect nearly $850 billion in returns in 2025 — about 15.8% of sales — as consumer expectations and return behaviours continue to evolve.
Data can inform, but only merchants create meaning. This episode explores how human judgment still drives retail success, from assortment and pricing to supplier relationships, even in an AI-driven world where curation, not automation, defines lasting customer connection.
Sephora’s new influencer storefronts simplify shopping, reward creators, and enhance the customer experience—all within the Sephora ecosystem.
PayPal’s 5% cash back on Buy Now Pay Later purchases could reshape holiday shopping and expand BNPL’s role in everyday spending.
Wholesale buyers in beauty now demand clean ingredients, fast logistics, and tech-savvy tools, reshaping what it takes to stand out on retail shelves.
Walmart is teaming up with OpenAI to create AI-powered, conversational shopping experiences, shifting e-commerce from search to smart dialogue.
Levi Strauss & Co. may double its U.S. store count following a strong Q3, driven by DTC momentum, e-commerce gains, and global growth potential.
Edible Brands is transforming retail locations into hybrid fulfillment centers optimized for digital orders, delivery, and local customer experience.
Retailers are unlocking consumer insights and profitability through payment data, loyalty programs, and integrated POS systems.
Learn how smart brands manage returns, pivot from pure DTC, and deliver consistent brand experiences.