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18 hours ago

Apple is closing stores in 3 states, joins list of retailers to shutter locations in challenging environment for malls

Apple is closing three retail stores in the U.S. this summer due to declining foot traffic and the shopping centers they are located in.

Gumball Machines Used To Be The Forefront Of Every Grocery Store. Here's Why They Disappeared - Tasting Table

Gumball machines were once popular fixtures in stores but have largely disappeared due to changing shopping habits and cultural shifts.

Privacy professionals

Your Next Buyer Is Googling You Right Now

In 2026, buyers prioritize fintech legitimacy over features, making trust a crucial stage in the decision-making process.

Deliverability

The post-purchase moment where loyalty is won or lost | MarTech

Post-purchase messaging is crucial for building customer relationships and encouraging repeat purchases.

17 hours ago

Dell: Agents drive more ecommerce traffic, but conversions lag | MarTech

AI agents are increasing traffic to ecommerce but not significantly impacting conversion rates or revenue.

Tech industry

from24/7 Wall St.

16 hours ago

Amazon's Amazing Comeback

Amazon's stock has outperformed the S&P 500, driven by its ambitious AI chip plans and a $200 billion investment in AI.

6 hours ago

Men's Wear In The Post-Covid Age: High Tech And High Touch

"They're everyday professionals who simply don't have the time to shop the traditional way," said Kneen about J. Hilburn customers. Instead, stylists manage fit, fabrics and wardrobe planning, effectively outsourcing the entire process for busy professionals.

Fashion & style

Brooklyn

fromNew York Post

10 hours ago

Retro NYC video store marks booming first year in business - thanks to growing Gen-Z demand for VHS, DVDs

Night Owl Video, Brooklyn's last video store, celebrates its first anniversary and plans expansion due to increasing demand for physical media.

fromBenzinga

A Vending Machine Business Finally Took Off After Multiple Failed Ideas. Now They Say, It's Not As Passiv

"Vending is NOT fully passive income. I'd call it semi-passive, like 70% passive. Social media makes it look like you fill machines once a month and money rains in."

Online marketing

Remodel

fromApartment Therapy

I Asked a Designer to Shop at Dollar Tree - Here's Her $20 Haul

Budget-friendly home decor can be achieved using the high/low method, focusing on thoughtful selections from affordable retailers.

Toronto startup

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Trader Joe's is opening 18 new stores-here's the full list of locations

Trader Joe's will open 18 new stores across 12 states, expanding its presence in the U.S.

Business

20 hours ago

AO World profits to hit top-end forecast as sales defy consumer squeeze - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

AO World expects profits at the top end of forecasts due to strong sales growth despite economic pressures.

#grocery-shopping

SF food

Only Boomers Will Remember What Grocery Stores Were Like In The '60s - Tasting Table

Silicon Valley food

Old-School, Coin-Operated Rides Were Once Grocery Store Staples. What Happened To Them? - Tasting Table

SF food

Only Boomers Will Remember What Grocery Stores Were Like In The '60s - Tasting Table

Silicon Valley food

Old-School, Coin-Operated Rides Were Once Grocery Store Staples. What Happened To Them? - Tasting Table

more#grocery-shopping

How did Nike's embattled heritage brand Converse reach a 15-year revenue low?

"Converse's issue is that it is iconic and it has not been able to shift and morph the consumer's impression of the brand enough to allow for SKU expansion," said Yates Jarvis, founder and principal of the e-commerce agency 2 Visions.

Chicago Bulls

Retirement

from24/7 Wall St.

Gap or Urban Outfitters: Which Retail Stock Wins for Income Investors in 2026?

Gap is the better choice for retirement investors seeking income due to its dividend, while Urban Outfitters excels in quality and volatility.

Exercise

Whoops, We Dyed Influencers Blue! But Now Our Business Is Bringing In $42 Million in Revenue

Clarke and Spalter built FORM, a lifestyle platform and activewear brand, achieving over 60,000 subscribers and $42 million in revenue since its 2020 launch.

History

fromSmithsonian Magazine

Intellectual property law

Customer Loyalty Was Once Measured in Green Stamps. And the More You Shopped, the Bigger the Rewards

The first large-scale loyalty program was established by Sperry & Hutchinson in the late 19th century, revolutionizing customer rewards.

fromElectronic Frontier Foundation

Comparison Shopping Is Not a (Computer) Crime

AI tools can help consumers find better prices, but Amazon is attempting to block them using legal claims.

Social media marketing

Online Community Development

The Age Of "Interest Media" Is Here-Here's How Your Business Can Tap In

The 'interest media' era allows small businesses to reach potential customers beyond follower numbers through personalized content.

Why Humanizing Your Mission Is the Key to Better Engagement

Emotional connection in video content is essential for engagement and conversions.

Boston real estate

fromFortune

Bed Bath & Beyond's Container Store acquisition echoes past retail mergers that failed to deliver | Fortune

Bed Bath & Beyond aims to create a home-oriented conglomerate by acquiring the Container Store to enhance its offerings and return to brick-and-mortar retail.

European startups

The 'Sneaky' Ways Companies Are Making You Pay More - Without Raising Prices

Companies are creatively offsetting price increases due to rising fuel costs, often passing hidden costs to consumers.

Boston food

Buc-ee's fans just discovered a frustrating catch with gift cards

Buc-ee's new pay-at-the-pump policy has led to customer complaints, particularly regarding the inability to use gift cards for gas purchases.

Web design

fromMajic 102.3

fromNew York City, NY Patch

How speed is redefining modern branding in today's world

Speed is essential for branding; fast-loading websites enhance professionalism and improve search rankings.

New York City

Who Is NYC's Mom-And-Pop Czar?

Delia Awusi appointed as New York City's first 'Mom-and-Pop Czar' to support small businesses.

Growth hacking

Want To Retain More Customers? Make This Marketing Shift.

Insufficient documentation and poor support contribute to customer churn by hindering product value discovery.

Music production

fromPitchfork

Mall Walking With dexter in the newsagent

Charmaine Ayoku explores her artistic voice through grief and creativity, culminating in her mixtape 'Time Flies' released in 2025.

Artificial intelligence

5 days ago

AI talk at retail events shifts to proving real results, defining a true strategy

AI has evolved from experimentation to a focus on proven strategies and increased productivity in retail.

Berlin food

10 Aldi Items Customers Rebuy On Every Shopping Trip - Tasting Table

Aldi's private-label products, especially Earth Grown organic tofu, are popular repeat purchases among customers for their quality and affordability.

Digital life

4 Business Ideas That Serve the World's Wealthiest Age Group

The growing senior population presents significant opportunities in technology aimed at enhancing their quality of life and independence.

fromAdExchanger

2 years ago

Commerce | AdExchanger

Regulators are paying more attention to data privacy because their constituents consider it a 'kitchen table' issue, highlighting its importance in everyday life.

EU data protection

10 Popular Brands Hiding Behind Walmart's Great Value Products - Tasting Table

Walmart's Great Value products are often made by the same manufacturers as popular brands, offering similar quality at lower prices.

18 hours ago

10 Fast Food Chains That Have Called Walmart Home - Tasting Table

Walmart features a variety of fast food chains, including Taco Bell and Uncle Sharkii, enhancing its shopping experience with diverse dining options.

15 hours ago

10 Popular Brands Hiding Behind Walmart's Great Value Products - Tasting Table

Walmart's Great Value products are often made by the same manufacturers as popular brands, offering similar quality at lower prices.

Online Community Development

18 hours ago

10 Fast Food Chains That Have Called Walmart Home - Tasting Table

Walmart features a variety of fast food chains, including Taco Bell and Uncle Sharkii, enhancing its shopping experience with diverse dining options.

Marketing that pleases everyone converts no one | MarTech

Safe marketing fails because it avoids tension and seeks approval, leading to invisibility and disengagement from customers.

fromInc

The Future of Marketing is Community

Consumers prefer authentic connections over AI-generated content, emphasizing the importance of community in building trust and credibility.

Online Community Development

17 hours ago

Marketing that pleases everyone converts no one | MarTech

Safe marketing fails because it avoids tension and seeks approval, leading to invisibility and disengagement from customers.

fromInc

The Future of Marketing is Community

Consumers prefer authentic connections over AI-generated content, emphasizing the importance of community in building trust and credibility.

more#marketing

fromArchitectural Digest

I'm Done Sourcing So Much Online. Here's Why

The convenience of sourcing online is fraught with more pitfalls than most of us want to admit. Try finding adequate photos of a vintage piece's condition-close-ups of the fabric, video of damaged areas, any images of a piece's rear or underside!

UX design

fromEMARKETER

Visible AI in marketing is four times more likely to cost brands trust than build it

Consumers are four times more likely to trust brands less when they notice AI-generated content in marketing.

fromThedrum

How Men's Wearhouse Uses Zero-Party Data to Foster Repeat Customers

Revitalized data collection strategy effectively converts one-time shoppers into returning customers through personalized engagement and targeted recommendations.

from24/7 Wall St.

2 Stocks I'd Add to the Shopping Cart for the Agentic Commerce Revolution

AI shopping has the potential to revolutionize e-commerce by enhancing transaction ease and price comparison.

Social media marketing

fromEMARKETER

Reddit's purchasing influence is growing whether brands engage or not

Brands risk missing vital real-time conversations on Reddit, where 180 million US users influence product discussions and recommendations.

Online marketing

Most Restaurants Are Missing Out on the Platform That Brings Customers In - Here's What a Google Strategist Recommends

YouTube serves as a powerful discovery engine for restaurants, enhancing audience reach and customer loyalty through diverse content formats.

Music production

fromBusiness Matters

Why SMEs Should Treat Music as Part of the Customer Experience

Music significantly influences customer experience and brand perception in SMEs, yet it is often overlooked in favor of visual elements.

6 hours ago

Marketers, It's Time To Choose Growth!

Together, the multicultural segment totaled 46 million households in 2024, representing just over 33% of all households in the country—a 12% increase compared to 2017.

Marketing

What splurging on $22 smoothies in this economy really represents

Consumer confidence has dropped, yet premium food sales are booming as consumers seek small indulgences amid economic anxiety.

Future of Marketing Briefing: The ad industry has an AI label problem

The ad industry struggles with AI transparency, balancing honesty against potential loss in ad effectiveness.

fromCbsnews

This male model sporting a crisp summer shirt isn't real. Will consumers care?

Generative AI enables small fashion brands to create professional marketing content affordably and efficiently.

fromBusiness Matters

fromwww.businessinsider.com

Digital Transformation in UK Retail: E-commerce Trends Reshaping the Shopping Experience

The UK retail sector is transforming through digital adoption, innovative strategies, and evolving consumer expectations.

I make around $10,000 a month in revenue from my Amazon side hustle. It's still a good time to get started.

I create shoppable videos reviews of products sold on Amazon. My strength is that I film in-depth, highly descriptive, long-form videos, which I believe helped me achieve quick success with the program.

Online marketing

Social media marketing

fromRetail Dive

Inside Walmart's creator-driven social commerce playbook

Walmart is enhancing its social commerce strategy to engage consumers, particularly Gen Z, who spend significant time on social media.

fromhbr.org

New Research on How Brand Associations Drive Customer Spending

Measuring customer surplus value helps predict customer loyalty and churn.

The More Things Change, The More Marketing Stays The Same

The media landscape evolves, but core challenges for marketers remain consistent over time.

Latest Gen Z Spend Trend: Trading Down To Glow Up

Gen Z is shifting to frugal shopping, opting for store brands to afford premium spending on wellness and personal style.

Gen Z Is Bringing the Mall Back From the Dead. Here's How 'Mallmaxxing' Is Reshaping Retail.

Gen Z is revitalizing American malls by creating viral content and demanding physical retail experiences.

Latest Gen Z Spend Trend: Trading Down To Glow Up

Gen Z is shifting to frugal shopping, opting for store brands to afford premium spending on wellness and personal style.

Gen Z Is Bringing the Mall Back From the Dead. Here's How 'Mallmaxxing' Is Reshaping Retail.

Gen Z is revitalizing American malls by creating viral content and demanding physical retail experiences.

more#gen-z

fromwww.businessinsider.com

fromHarvard Business Review

I've been shopping at Dollar Tree for 20 years. I love it, but there are 8 things I never buy at the budget chain

Certain items at Dollar Tree, like candles and plastic toys, are not worth purchasing due to quality concerns.

Business

2 weeks ago

How Successful Retailers Prosper in Tough Times

U.S. retail chains have faced significant challenges, including bankruptcies and a shift to online sales, exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic.

#applovin

fromInvesting.com South Africa

Macquarie sees AppLovin's e-commerce push as a multi-year growth driver By Investing.com

Macquarie rates AppLovin as outperform with a $710 target, citing e-commerce expansion as a significant growth opportunity despite stock decline.

fromInvesting.com Canada

Macquarie sees AppLovin's e-commerce push as a multi-year growth driver By Investing.com

Macquarie initiated coverage of AppLovin with an outperform rating, citing significant growth potential in e-commerce despite a stock decline.

fromInvesting.com South Africa

Macquarie sees AppLovin's e-commerce push as a multi-year growth driver By Investing.com

Macquarie rates AppLovin as outperform with a $710 target, citing e-commerce expansion as a significant growth opportunity despite stock decline.

fromInvesting.com Canada

Macquarie sees AppLovin's e-commerce push as a multi-year growth driver By Investing.com

Macquarie initiated coverage of AppLovin with an outperform rating, citing significant growth potential in e-commerce despite a stock decline.

Why 'Boring' Businesses Can Be the Smartest Investments

A business can be profitable by solving common problems for large audiences rather than being flashy or novel.

People are losing it over 7-Eleven merch. Welcome to the surprisingly cool world of convenience chic

7-Eleven's merchandise has gained popularity, blending convenience store culture with streetwear and lifestyle trends.

5 days ago

Digiday+ Research: Retailers take a more complex approach to loyalty

Retailers increasingly rely on complex loyalty programs to enhance brand loyalty and adapt to changing market dynamics.

Chatbots excel at manipulating people into buying things

Large language models can manipulate consumer choices in online shopping without users' awareness.

Marketing tech

Mondelez overhauls its $3.5 billion digital commerce strategy in era of AI search

fromTheregister

Chatbots excel at manipulating people into buying things

Large language models can manipulate consumer choices in online shopping without users' awareness.

Mondelez overhauls its $3.5 billion digital commerce strategy in era of AI search

Mondelez is overhauling its digital presence to adapt to AI-driven commerce, recognizing its significant impact on product search and brand visibility.

Ford and Nissan are embedding their brands in sports as they chase fandoms

Advertisers are creating their own branded sports content instead of sponsoring leagues, exemplified by Ford's Bronco Off Course show.

12-year-old beauty brand closing nearly all stores

The DTC beauty model faces challenges requiring brands to prioritize profitability and adapt to shifting consumer expectations.

fromMerced Sun-Star

12-year-old beauty brand closing nearly all stores

The DTC beauty model faces challenges requiring brands to prioritize profitability and adapt strategies amid rising costs and changing consumer expectations.

fromBradenton Herald

12-year-old beauty brand closing nearly all stores

The DTC beauty model faces challenges requiring brands to prioritize profitability and adapt to shifting consumer expectations.

fromMerced Sun-Star

12-year-old beauty brand closing nearly all stores

The DTC beauty model faces challenges requiring brands to prioritize profitability and adapt strategies amid rising costs and changing consumer expectations.

The Joys and Benefits of 'Resale Therapy'

Resale and consignment shopping can provide affordable fashion options and emotional benefits, enhancing self-esteem and relaxation.

6 days ago

The Grocery Store Deal That's Specifically Designed To Make You Spend More - Tasting Table

Grocery stores use loss leaders to attract customers, often selling items at a loss to encourage additional spending on other products.

fromEMARKETER

Media mix modeling tops the incrementality measurement stack for retail brands

61% of US retail decision-makers use media mix modeling to measure incrementality.

fromTheZenParent

20 Sneaky Tactics Advertisers Use To Take Advantage Of You - TheZenParent

Understanding marketing psychology helps consumers recognize subtle tactics that influence purchasing decisions.

fromVogue

Are Haul Videos Making Fashion's Returns Problem Worse?

Creators oppose overconsumption but face unavoidable returns, prompting luxury retailers to implement strict return policies to combat fraud.

UX design

4 weeks ago

Retail 3.0 is designing for real life

Retail's next competitive advantage is designing for real life by accommodating the full range of human ability, attention, mobility, and circumstance as a core strategy, not a compliance exercise.

fromExchangewire

AI Agents are Becoming the Fourth Place of Commerce and OOH is Shaping their Choices

AI agents are becoming a significant factor in commerce, influencing consumer decisions and brand visibility.

Brands are getting more physical

Marketers are increasingly focusing on physical experiences to foster human connection and emotional engagement with consumers.

6 days ago

Why Boomers Tend To Save More Money On Groceries - Tasting Table

Boomers are far more likely than any other group to be aware of price increases. When prices go up, they cut back on non-essential items and avoid impulse buys, with just 53% succumbing to them.

Fashion & style

fromBenzinga

Google's AI Ad Machine Rewrites Search Rules As Brands See Up To 80% Revenue Boost: 'Not Some Zero-Sum Ga

Google's AI toolkit has significantly boosted ad revenue, reaching $82.28 billion in Q4 2025, with brands like Aritzia seeing an 80% revenue increase.

fromPractical Ecommerce

Shoppers Want AI Help, Not Control

AI enhances shopping by saving time and simplifying decisions, but consumers are hesitant about fully autonomous purchase agents.

fromHubspot

in 3 months

Loop Marketing vs. traditional marketing: What's the difference?

Loop Marketing is essential for marketers in 2026, offering a continuous, adaptive system powered by AI, unlike traditional linear marketing.

The customer journey now centers on exposure, recall and return | MarTech

The customer journey now includes exposure, recall, and return stages, reflecting changes in user behavior due to AI-generated content.

Three first-party data strategies retail brands are prioritizing now | MarTech

Mid-market retail brands can effectively collect first-party data through loyalty programs, progressive profiling, and content-commerce integration.

In the age of AI agents, your customer may still buy from you, but they may no longer visit you

The rise of AI agents is shifting customer interactions away from traditional company-controlled interfaces.

2 weeks ago

The most innovative retail companies of 2026

Innovative retailers in 2025 used technology to solve real problems rather than chase trends, adapting to market challenges effectively.

#ecommerce

fromPractical Ecommerce

3 weeks ago

Ditch the Discount, Says Brand Marketer

Cherene Aubert emphasizes strategic marketing approaches over discounting to enhance customer experience and brand value.

E-Commerce

Retail Shouldn't Be Scary - Here's How to Make It Work for You

fromPractical Ecommerce

3 weeks ago

Ditch the Discount, Says Brand Marketer

Cherene Aubert emphasizes strategic marketing approaches over discounting to enhance customer experience and brand value.

E-Commerce

Retail Shouldn't Be Scary - Here's How to Make It Work for You

Gen Z Loves This Old-School Way of Shopping - But With a Twist: 'Lines Out the Door'

Gen Z prioritizes in-person shopping experiences over digital alternatives, with over 70% shopping in-store weekly and 57% viewing shopping as an experience rather than a transaction.

fromRetail Brew

3 weeks ago

How retailers can leverage their private label marketing advantage over national brands

Private label sales reached $283 billion with growth outpacing national brands, requiring distinct marketing strategies focused on point-of-sale engagement rather than external storytelling.

fromThedrum

From football to fashion: How smartphones embrace consumers

AI and fashion collaborations are reshaping mobile marketing strategies, enabling brands to engage consumers through lifestyle rather than just technology.

fromwww.thedrum.com

The changing retail landscape

Despite online growth and store closures, physical retail remains viable as consumers still value in-store experiences and maintain significant clothing budgets.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Illuminating blind spots in store strategy execution

Consumer goods brands require real-time retail intelligence and visibility of in-store execution to compete effectively, as legacy tools fail to provide actionable data needed for optimal product placement, pricing, and promotion management.

fromBusiness Matters

54.7% of Retail Brands now Have Their Own Product Line

Retailer-owned products not being seen as a cheap alternative anymore, but instead, a way to convey luxury and exclusivity. Price-Led Positioning is No Longer Dominating UK Supermarkets. Small UK businesses are aggressively growing, with price-led positioning becoming a dated trend. It's becoming evident that brands are no longer using their own branded products as a way to be a cheap alternative.

E-Commerce

#retail-media

fromThe Drum

2 months ago

Marketing

5 ways brands can bag more customers with retail media

fromModern Retail

Marketing tech

The end cap is about to change forever

fromThe Drum

2 months ago

Marketing

5 ways brands can bag more customers with retail media

fromModern Retail

Marketing tech

The end cap is about to change forever

Retailers Are Having an Identity Crisis - Here Is the Business Solution

Retail success requires experiential strategies—gamification, social shopping, and education—to transform passive online buyers into engaged participants and boost visits and sales.