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E-commerce CEOs are posting daily on LinkedIn, making the rounds on Bloomberg and CNBC, or writing letters to their representatives to warn of the dangers the current tariffs system poses.
As President Donald Trump's far-reaching tariffs threaten to raise the cost of imported goods, some brands are launching “tariff sales” to encourage shoppers to buy now before prices go up.
As brands reliant on Chinese manufacturing take a hit, they are trying to find pockets of savings across their operations, including marketing spend.
Footwear brand Kizik's parent company settled a lawsuit with Drew Shoe last month. But to protect its intellectual property in the hands-free shoe space, Kizik is turning to licensing, not just lawsuits.
U.S. shoppers are rushing to Amazon to stockpile items like baby formula and trade down to cheaper brands before President Donald Trump’s tariffs spur price hikes.
In this edition of the Modern Retail+ Research Briefing, we look at retailers’ investments in value-added services and technologies like virtual try-on, which are intended to enhance the in-person shopping experience, as well as their plans for future expansion.
Walmart has begun a five-year strategy to significantly grow the number of gas stations next to its new and existing stores. As with other parts of its business, the retailer hopes to win over customers by offering the lowest prices in the market.
On the Modern Retail podcast, the staff discusses LVMH earnings, Chinese manufacturing TikTok videos and unexpected tariff effects.
On the ground, retailers and landlords have been hesitant to move forward with leasing or buying property on which to build new locations, brokers told Modern Retail.
As President Donald Trump’s far-reaching tariffs threaten to raise the cost of imported goods, some brands are launching “tariff sales” to encourage shoppers to buy now before prices go up.
In our annual series, the Modern Retail Vanguard, we’re highlighting 15 people who exemplify the skills needed to succeed in today’s retail environment across three categories: operations, marketing and technology. These are the people who, behind the scenes, helped companies grow amid an uncertain retail environment.
Chase is boosting its BNPL options available at checkout as such services continue to grow in popularity with budget-conscious consumers.
The Nintendo Switch 2 is the first example of a major game console launch in the face of the latest round of significant tariffs. It also demonstrates how President Trump’s announcement will affect the entire electronics industry and consumer products, in general.
Bradley Keefer, CRO, Keen Decision Systems The current economic outlook is uncertain, with consumer confidence declining, egg prices climbing and new tariffs in place. Meanwhile, supply chain disruptions caused by understaffing and trade war implications pose broader risks to the global economy. With so much turmoil, long-term marketing budgets pose a challenge for retailers. To […]
The first installment of Modern Retail+ Research’s 2025 CMO Strategies series looks at how multi-category RMNs like Amazon and Walmart compare to category-specific RMNs like Gopuff and Ulta, as well as how brands are investing in retail media marketing.
As brands reliant on Chinese manufacturing take a hit, they are trying to find pockets of savings across their operations, including marketing spend.
Despite egg prices averaging over $6 a dozen, egg dyeing company Paas is leveraging nostalgia and new sales channels like Amazon to boost Easter dye kit sales.
Modern Retail has rounded up the Q1 earnings highlights across 10 areas of retail — from apparel to luxury to pet — to help executives make sense of how consumer behavior is changing, and the trends to watch.
As retailers and brands brace for fluid tariff policies in the next 90 days, resale platforms are anticipating they will see a spike in demand — and indeed, some already have.
Jennifer Baker, senior director of demand generation, Gladly Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming customer service. By the end of this year, 80% of customer service and support operations will apply some form of generative AI to improve efficiency, enhance customer interactions and drive upsell opportunities. While AI presents immense potential, its success depends on thoughtful […]
