Modern Retail

10/16/2025

The latest Retail Debrief, exclusively for Modern Retail+ subscribers, delves into consumers' plans to spend less this holiday season and to lean on generative AI in their deal-seeking.

Consumers plan to spend less this holiday season and are also leaning on generative AI in their deal-seeking.

10/16/2025

European discount grocer Lidl is taking on some of the biggest players in grocery as it plants its flag deeper into some of the largest U.S. metro areas.

European discount grocer Lidl is taking on some of the biggest players in grocery as it plants its flag deeper into certain U.S. metro areas.

10/16/2025

Children’s apparel brands like Carter’s, Primary and Motette are going after value-minded shoppers with loyalty discounts, practical products and in-store experiences.

Children’s apparel brands are going after value-minded shoppers with loyalty discounts, practical products and in-store experiences.

10/15/2025

The wellness arms race is in full force, with retailers like Target, Walmart, Ulta, and even Costco competing on assortments.

The wellness arms race is in full force as retailers like Target, Walmart, Ulta, and even Costco are competing on assortments.

10/15/2025

Giant Eagle rolled out a new business strategy called "Because it Matters" that will define its future growth, with an emphasis on value, improved quality and service, and remodeled stores.

Giant Eagle rolled out a new business strategy called "Because it Matters" that will define its future growth.

10/15/2025

Encouraged by soaring sales and a sustained interest in Western apparel, Boot Barn is bumping up its store events to attract even more customers.

Encouraged by soaring sales and a sustained interest in Western apparel, Boot Barn is bumping up its store events to attract even more customers. Next up: A meet-and-greet with the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders.

10/14/2025

Brands don’t need to be top sellers to find success on TikTok Shop. For emerging and mid-sized sellers, there's Super Brand Club. Sponsored by TikTok Shop.

TikTok Shop has had a lot going on lately: The platform held successful TikTok Shop Deals For You Days and Super Brand Day events this summer and also launched a LIVE Price Match Guaranteed program — the first of its kind. It’s even in on the Labubu craze — TikTok Shop has become one of […]

10/14/2025

The latest Modern Retail Podcast episode includes insights on Prime Day trends, Rite Aid's closure and Gen Z's behaviors shaking up the alcohol industry.

This week's Modern Retail Podcast includes insights on Prime Day trends, Rite Aid's closure and Gen Z's behaviors shaking up the alcohol industry.

10/14/2025

QVC joined TikTok Shop in August 2024 and started doing 24/7 livestreams in April 2025. Now, QVC's fastest-growing consumer base is on TikTok, the company revealed at a recent event in New York City.

10/14/2025

Walmart’s search results now mirror Amazon’s, with sponsored ads dominating top spots as its retail media business surges under former Amazon exec Seth Dallaire.

10/14/2025

Brands are boosting their retail media spending as networks drive sales and customer growth, according to new research from Modern Retail.

10/14/2025

Some digitally-native brands like Cuyana and Ridge say YouTube will play a bigger role in their marketing budgets this holiday season, as brands are still hungry to reach new customers on a platform that can rival Meta's reach and scale.

January Digital said the number of clients it works with that are actively spending on YouTube has doubled over the past 24 months.