Modern Retail

135 articles in the TruthFoundry index. Each links out to the original.

• Stitch Fix uses AI and customer data to expand consolidated private brands · Stitch Fix consolidated private brands and uses AI + customer feedback to drive revenue growth
• Food and CPG brands adopt bag charm trend for customer engagement · Food and beverage brands launch branded bag charms to drive traffic and brand loyalty.
• DoorDash proposes $17B Instacart acquisition reshaping US quick commerce · DoorDash announced a proposed $17 billion acquisition of Instacart to compete with Amazon.
• 54% Of US Online Supplement Shoppers Worry About Counterfeit Products · Survey finds most US online supplement buyers fear purchasing counterfeit goods.
• Modern Retail Podcast explores expanding wellness product market boundaries · Modern Retail Podcast episode discusses blurring definitions of wellness products across industries.
• Cotopaxi launches Cotodays drop campaign ahead of BFCM holiday sales · Outdoor brand Cotopaxi runs bi-daily limited product drops November 1-11 before Black Friday.
• Amazon Reports 400M Alexa for Shopping Users In Past 12 Months · Amazon disclosed 400 million Alexa for Shopping users during its Q3 earnings call.
• Intake Breathing Secures $62M Funding For Nasal Wellness Expansion · DTC brand Intake Breathing raises $62M from Camino Partners to enter mass retail.
• Advertising talent crisis worsens as AI erodes junior training pipelines · AI is eliminating entry-level advertising work that develops future agency leadership.
• Vera Bradley returns to growth with Project Sunshine turnaround strategy · Vera Bradley reports first quarterly revenue growth in nearly five years.
• Ralph Lauren ties AI metrics to executive pay as retail lags on AI incentives · Ralph Lauren added AI metrics to executive compensation while most retailers have not.
• DoorDash and TikTok Shop prioritize returns to grow e-commerce market share · DoorDash and TikTok Shop launch new return services to attract retail shoppers.
• Walmart Connect pitches direct brand lift studies ahead of holiday ad deals · Walmart Connect bypasses agencies to offer brand lift studies directly to advertisers pre-holidays.
• Surveys Show AI Aids Research But Reviews Drive Purchases · Shoppers use AI for product research but verify details before buying, new surveys find.
• Marketers optimistic for 2026 holiday revenue despite economic pressures · 76% of surveyed marketers expect 2026 holiday revenue growth over 2025 results.
• Kohl's launches clear pricing, bundles, delivery for holiday season · Kohl's rolls out value-focused holiday strategies amid consumer budget pressures.
• Target Pushes Affordable Gifts and AI Assistant for Holiday Season · Target launches AI assistant and exclusive deals to attract budget-conscious shoppers during the holidays.
• Brands Prepare for TikTok Shop's Biggest Holiday Season Yet · Major retailers like Best Buy and Sephora join TikTok Shop for its expanded holiday campaign.
• PepsiCo launches US refrigerated fresh foods to drive new growth · PepsiCo expands into US refrigerated fresh foods amid weak core product sales
• Nearly 30% of Holiday Budgets Exhausted by End of October · Deloitte survey reveals 28% of shoppers will spend their entire holiday budget by October.
• Anthropologie launches 'Love Actually' holiday campaign with DoorDash partnership · Anthropologie unveils a holiday campaign featuring travel-themed scenarios and a new DoorDash delivery partnership.
• NBCUniversal Shoppable TV Revenue Grows with 'Traitors' and 'Love Island' · NBCUniversal reports significant year-over-year growth in its shoppable television business driven by popular reality shows.
• Depop Partners with Zara Larsson and Olivia Rodrigo to Center Music in Marketing · Depop collaborates with musicians like Zara Larsson to integrate music into its fashion resale marketing strategy.
• Target Partners with TikTok Brand Mellow Sleep to Revamp Home Category · Target introduces Mellow Sleep and cuts prices to revitalize its struggling home category.
• Ruggable shifts ad spend to ShopMy creators amid rising performance costs · Ruggable reallocates marketing budget from Meta to ShopMy influencers to boost conversion and brand awareness.
• Albertsons reports declining earnings, accelerates turnaround amid pressure · Grocery chain Albertsons posted falling Q2 2026 earnings while pursuing restructuring.
• Bogg launches Go Tote to expand beyond signature beach bag product line · Bag brand Bogg debuts the Go Tote to target commuters, travelers and athletes.
• Fashion Brands Relaunch Archive Collections To Target Gen Z Consumers · Apparel brands are reviving historical designs to attract younger Gen Z shoppers.
• Monica + Andy Expands into Baby Care Products · Monica + Andy launches baby care line including shampoo and laundry detergent at Walmart.
• Bath & Body Works launches Hype Lab for limited trend-driven fragrances · Bath & Body Works operates new Hype Lab to test small-batch trend-inspired fragrances.